About Me
I'm Ryan. With a passion for telling stories, I am currently pursuing a Theatre Studies BFA at Nebraska Wesleyan University. With multiple stage and screen roles and published works, I'm looking to further contribute to the world through the creation of art.
Height: 5'7"
Eye Color: Hazel
Hair Color: Light Brown
Location: Lincoln, NE
Stage
Millard North HS | The Variety Show | 2018
Co-Host
Millard North HS | You Can't Beat The House | 2018
Lead Actor - "Howie"
Millard North HS | Student Directed One-Acts | 2018
Lead Actor - "The Last Can"
Lead Actor - "Jury Duty"
Millard North HS | The Bat | 2018
Supporting Actor - "Unknown Man"
Millard North HS | The Bat | 2018
Supporting Actor - "Unknown Man"
Written Works
"Welcome to the Island" | 2021
Full-Length Play - In Association with Blixt Locally Grown
"The Processor" | 2021
Full-Length One-Person Performance Piece
"Treasure Island" | 2020
One-Act Play - In Association with Homegrown Theatre Camp
"Peter Pan" | 2020
One-Act Play - In Association with Homegrown Theatre Camp
"Experience" | 2020
Full-Length Play - Produced by Shoestring Theatre
Stage Roles
"Come From the Grave" | Shoestring Theatre | 2021
Polonius
"Stupid F##king Bird" | Nebraska Wesleyan University | 2021
Conrad
"A Christmas Carol" | Nebraska Wesleyan University | 2020
Bob Cratchit
"The Rest in Power" | First Ensemble | 2020
Ensemble, Co-Writer
"Glengarry Glen Ross" | Nebraska Wesleyan University | 2020
George Aaronow
"Lava" | Nebraska Wesleyan University | 2019
Vin
Filmmaking
"Bunker to Bunker" | FYK Productions | 2021
Producer, Director, Writer, Editor, Actor - "Barry Sawdust"
"N.A.R. Polls: The Movie" | FYK Productions | 2019
Producer, Director, Writer, Editor, Actor - "Ryan"
Education & Training
Theatre Studies BFA | Nebraska Wesleyan University | 2018 - 2022
Emphasis in Acting and Playwriting (In-Progress)
Crane River Theater Company, Kearney NE | Backstage 2018 Workshop | August 2018
Instructors: Crane River Theater Staff including the Cast, Crew and Directors of the Production "Annie"
Crane River Theater Company, Kearney NE | The Actor's Workshop | March 2018
Instructors: Ashley Miller-Scully, Dance Professor - University of Central Missouri;
Jerry Jay Cranford - Professor - Kansas State University & professional singer, actor and dancer;
Steve Barth, Artistic Director and Founder of Crane River Theater
2010 - present
2010 - present
Special Thanks
A special thank you to all of the teachers, theatre directors, and vocal coaches who have been invaluable in my career. A very special thanks to Matthew Eledge and Becky Boesen for helping me find my passion for acting and writing respectively.