Theatre Actor

Writer’s Stage Directed by David Compton Role: Mark Seraph National Tours in 2015, 2017, and 2018: "Arnold and [Barry] Scott are justly admired actors who’ve both put four decades of their lives into their artistic work. Here they play with each other using vivid expression without visible artifice. Putting [playwright] Reyland’s marvelous words into the mouths of two such masterful performers provides entertainment that enlightens and enthralls." Evans Donnell Nashville Arts Magazine "Arnold offers a sincere portrayal of Mark, a good Samaritan who steps in to help JJ even as he struggles with his own insecurities and disappointments. He carefully walks the line between devotion and frustration, allowing each of JJ’s setbacks to register fully on his face." Amy Stumpfl The Tennessean  

"Arnold knows how to fill non-verbal beats with revealing significance."

Nashville Repertory Theatre Directed by Rene Copeland Role: Atticus Finch "Arnold portrays Atticus with a conviction and confidence that very nearly eclipses the film portrayal of Gregory Peck, imbuing his character with a low-key grace that is integrity personified." Jeffery Ellis Broadway World "As Atticus, Chip Arnold leads the cast with a finely nuanced and wise performance. In his hands the feel of the play is exactly right, and Arnold has a way of somehow bringing Americana to his role: he’s the right balance of authoritative we want in our fathers, the understanding uncle we love and a lifelong friend all rolled into one." Stephen Garrison Nashville Parent

Nashville Repertory Theatre Directed by Rene Copeland Role: Robert "Chip Arnold as Robert, conveys a very real sense of paternal concern and patriarchal superiority in the face of his character’s encroaching madness. His delivery of his lines is impeccable and displays a sense of timing that [others] should study for future reference." Jeffrey Ellis Broadway World "Chip Arnold plays Catherine’s deceased father to the hilt. He appears in the show’s flashback scenes and gives his character a realistic gruff sensibility." Chad Young Nashville Parent Magazine