Will Roberts is an internationally renowned humorist & trick roper. known for his folksy and insightful content spiked with humor. He prides himself on bringing back the common sense and simplicity of America. Along with being a masterful trick roper and gun spinner, Will is a former Cirque du Soleil artist on the Las Vegas Strip, Now donʼt be fooled, Will is a Cowboy. The values and skills of the West are in his blood and are his true passion. He apprenticed with world-renowned Mexican charros and Hawaiian paniolos to help him achieve his current level of success. Will is also a master of improv. His one man show is 75% off the cuff and created from the news he reads in the town he is performing. Doing Will Rogers Follies, Will Roberts is your Will. Reasons why to cast Will Roberts as Will Rogers: • Former Cirque du Soleil - Top trick roper, gun spinner • Wont need a 2nd act roper, as I could do a spotlight roping section: including a fire rope (only 2 people in the world do this) • Syndicated Radio Political and social humorist - I look at the news & create new humor material that is current, this is my job • I know all about Will Rogers. • 25 years of musical theater (see resume) • One man Will Rogers style show (see Demo) Will Roberts has retained the wit and country mannerisms of Will Rogers, both on stage and in his writings. The daily articles on world events and politics are as typical of our times as Rogers' daily sayings and Sunday articles of his day. I know you will enjoy the way Roberts has kept the legacy of a great journalist, skilled roper, actor, and an American icon in his writings today. --Doris Coke Lane Meyer, Grand-niece of Will Rogers