Ryan has been with the Stella Adler Studio of Acting since 2008 where in addition to serving as Director of Marketing, he teaches Acting Technique, Character and Improvisation. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Performance from Middle Tennessee State University, where he studied Stella Adler’s work, and a Minor in Leadership Studies. He studied improvisation and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade and Magnet Theater.

MARKETING: Before coming to the studio, Ryan served as Marketing and Development Associate at the Berkshire Theatre Festival. He also held administrative positions at the Tennessee Repertory Theatre and Tennessee Performing Arts Center. 

ACTOR: As an actor, Ryan has performed all over the world including such countries as Finland, Russia, Latvia, and Honduras. Recent production include: Collaborating with Taylor Mac on world premieres of The Hang (HERE Arts Center) and The Fre (Flea Theater). He has also performed with the Berkshire Theatre Group, Harold Clurman Lab Theater and Nashville Repertory Theatre.

COMEDY: Ryan frequently performs improv comedy in the city on house teams at Upright Citizens Brigade, The Armory Comedy, and in the hit monthly Ten Bones Theatre show “Entirely From Memory” at littlefield. He is currently one of the New York producers of "Asian AF" at UCB. He has also performed with the Magnet Theater, People’s Improv Theater and other indie groups.

Ryan is a proud company member of the Story Pirates and Actors’ Equity Association.