For artists, Designers and Technicians

Ryan is a respected Director, Producer and Stage Manger from The Broadway Community with over 20 years of experience in narrative driven storytelling, supervising intellectual property and industry-specific problem solving.

Ever wondered how some aspect of this business works? Feel like you are on the outside looking into the Broadway process? Do you feel like you need help understanding how you personally fit into your theatre niche? Want to wipe out the blindspots while preparing for an audition or interview?

Ryan has successfully coached working actors into Broadway contracts. Met with countless Directors, Designers and Stage Managers to advise on landing gigs and negotiating their deals. And proudly helped artists stay current, agile and fulfilled; while offering comprehensive insight on how all levels of this business (from Community Theatre to Broadway) work.

Pull from Ryan's “hands on” and “in the room” time with such producers and creatives as Cameron Mackintosh, Andrew Lloyd Webber and The Disney Theatrical Group. His credits include productions such as Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Wicked, School of Rock, Rent, Avenue Q, The Drowsy Chaperone, Elf: The Musical, Mary Poppins, Chicago: The Musical and MANY MORE. Additionally, Ryan has produced work for such entertainment legends as Bernadette Peters and Chita Rivera. His unique perspective and transparent approach will shed relatable and practical light into your journey and process.

Spending too much time wondering "How do they do this on Broadway?" or "What are these casting agents really looking for?"
Frustrated with your current ability to produce your best authentic work?
Intimidated by your participation in the negotiation process or engaging a Union?
Disappointment in your success rate in articulating what you do best in an audition or interview room?
Unsure how to begin a difficult conversation with colleagues and collaborators?
Feel like you cannot find your perfect home in this business?

You know what you do right and you know your own super power! But you can't find the way to break through the roadblocks and get those burning questions answered? We can some great work done wherever you are in your career and journey!

Check out these program results:

Go from overwhelming and uncertain artistic obstacles to focused and satisfying solutions.
Attaining peace of mind about your work and your place in the industry.
Present your work and narrative in a new and exciting light.
Being set-up for success on your next submission.
More eager to engage in complicated and rewarding projects in the future.
A clearer understanding of what unique narrative and talent that you bring to the room.
Be in a position to better support your team or colleagues.
A path to fast creative or technical script analysis for your current show.

Things we will tackle:

Taking deep dive into your personal artistic structure and process to find the opportunities to help you shine and grow.
Define and confirm you are working with the correct tools for your personal path.
Creating sample language and talking points to have you ready to navigate offers, callbacks, production meetings and negotiations in real time.
Building a workplace culture and product that has the balance you are seeking.
Maximizing your unique voice and style, so that your work has your thumbprint on it and reflects your authentic self.