Phillip Ray Guevara is a classically trained actor from San Antonio, TX. He holds a B.F.A. in Acting from Texas State University, and an M.F.A. in Acting from The University of Washington. During his time at T.S.U., Phillip studied abroad with The Royal Shakespeare Company, in conjunction with The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England. Classical text remains a stalwart passion of his, and he has taught multiple classes on Shakespeare's works. Some of Phillip's favorite stage works include: By the Way, Meet Vera Stark (University of Washington), The Hombres (Artist's Repertory Theatre), Julius Caesar (Titan Theatre Company), Native Gardens (Intiman Theatre), and Much Ado About Nothing (Illinois Shakespeare Festival).
Phillip can also been seen on screen in several independent projects. Most notably, Phillip played a principal role in Somebody I Used To Know with Alison Brie and others, which is now streaming on Amazon Prime! He has also appeared in ads for companies such Amazon, Microsoft, Starbucks, Brooks Running, Altra Running, AutoNation, WA Trust Bank, and more!
Currently, I'm cast in The Play That Goes Wrong (SWING/UNDERSTUDY) at Seattle Rep! Shows run now through September 28th!
"Run, don't walk, to Seattle Rep." —The Seattle Times
It’s opening night of the Cornley Drama Society’s production of The Murder at Haversham Manor, and despite the troupe’s best efforts, mishaps are causing mayhem on stage. From wayward props to malfunctioning scenery to unexpected understudies, the show must go on—but will the theater still be standing at the end of the performance?Fueled by energetic physical comedy, this award-winning London and Broadway sensation will have the whole family rolling in the aisles. Catch its first-ever professional Seattle production, brought to life with Seattle Rep’s signature craftsmanship, technical brilliance, and behind-the-scenes magic.Buy your tickets here!
Aside from that, I am on Faculty at The University of Portland, where I teach movement. I'll also be directing The Thanksgiving Play there and I'm very excited to get started on that process as soon as the run for The Play That Goes Wrong ends!
