Robert Isenberg
Robert Isenberg is a freelance writer and stage actor. He is a columnist for Pittsburgh Magazine and a regular theatre critic for Pittsburgh's City Paper. His many stage-plays have received enthusiastic reviews, as has his Pittsburgh Monologue Project, a stand-up performance series based on overheard conversations (co-authored with Brad Keller). He is co-founder of the Hodgepodge Society comedy lecture series. An avid outdoorsman and cyclist, Isenberg has made bike-treks in Western Europe and Malaysia, and in his youth, he was a two-time Junior Olympian epee fencer. He holds a dual degree in Nonfiction Writing and Medieval & Renaissance Studies from the University of Pittsburgh and has taught Playwriting at Duquesne University. Originally from Vermont, he has traveled to 24 countries on five continents.
Latest Articles
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How to Ride a Bike in Pittsburgh
For years, Pittsburgh has been dubbed the #1 Most Unfriendly City to Bicyclists. But for local bikers, the city is full of thrills.
Jun 3, 2008
- Robert Isenberg
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The Naked Life of David Sedaris
The iconic NPR humorist puts out yet another essay collection, When You Are Engulfed in Flames. Despite the screwball title, Sedaris has clearly hit middle age.
May 30, 2008
- Robert Isenberg
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Pittsburgh's 250-Year-Old Name
As Pittsburgh celebrates its 250th birthday, locals wonder how their city came to be. What's in a name? Read about the most daring mission of the French and Indian War.
May 28, 2008
- Robert Isenberg
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