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Favorite Type of Dance:

The kind that moves.

Favorite Dance Company:

I think I kinda have to say Hubbard Street. : )

Previous Injuries:

I am fortunate enough to say the worst injury I have suffered thus far in my life is a scraped up face and chipped tooth from hitting the bottom of the pool after a bad flip turn.

About Me:

I am a singer/actor in Chicago (non-equity for the time-being, make of it what you will) who is trying to improve his dancing skills. When I was in college, a wise friend of mine said, "Ryan, you need to make sure you keep up with your dancing. It's your weakness." Regrettably, I did not follow his advice. So here I am trying to play catch up.

Recent stage work includes:
Bailiwick Repertory Theatre - A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE (Robbie Faye), BARE A POP OPERA (Priest), JERRY SPRINGER THE OPERA (Tremont/Angel Gabriel), KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN (Molina - Non-Eq Jeff Award)
Hell in a Handbag Productions - SCARRIE! THE MUSICAL (Tommy Ross), TWILIGHT GALLERY (Ted Casablanca)

Job/School

Graduate of University of Michigan BMA in Voice and Theatre; Currently working a day job as an assistant to an investment consultant

Aspirations/Goals

To quit my day job and live the remainder of my life making a comfortable career in the arts. To be truly happy with myself.

Who/What inspires you?

Kindness, a warm and sunny day, good theatre.