Pass The Mic: Mentorship Matters For Baltimore Actor Robert Lee Hardy

By Malarie Pinkard-Pierre,

Published March 2, 2026 at 12:39 PM EST

Baltimore actor Robert Lee Hardy opens up the many challenges of navigating the entertainment industry. He reflects on his journey from Baltimore to California and how he managed to keep his creative spark alive during difficult periods. Today, he recognizes the lasting impact of his mentors and the positive influences he found at Baltimore Arena Players Inc., a cornerstone for developing artists in the city since 1953.

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Malarie Pinkard-Pierre

Malarie Pinkard-Pierre, Senior Producer of Pass The Mic, is a seasoned multimedia and communications executive with more than 30 years of service to the Maryland community. Her distinguished career spans broadcast journalism, public affairs and community engagement leadership with Hearst Broadcasting and The School of Global Journalism and Communication at Morgan State University.

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Elizabeth Nonemaker

Elizabeth is a producer of Baltimore Public Media's Pass The Mic. She brings to that role a background as a composer, writer, educator and journalist specializing in cultural coverage.

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