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expect excellence 

THEATRE DIRECTOR

Equipped with belief that storytelling is central to any show, Ryan addresses productions with scrutiny, thought, and creative pizazz. His fingers feel the pulse of a piece as he works collaboratively to deliver its life to the audience.

heart-wrenching delivery

ACTOR

A repertoire of musical theatre roles which include Jamie in The Last Five Years, Albin/Zaza in La Cage Aux Folles, combined with years performing as a professional singer, Ryan's voice has been described as crooning Frank Sinatra meets the pop sound of Justin Timberlake. Ok, Ryan made that part up. But really . . . 

THE CRITICS SAY . . .

"Whether or not you are a fan of the original CATS, you don't want to miss this fresh new production, which breathes a real human element into the felines and communicates a message of eternal acceptance in a world of constant opposition."

~ broadwayworld.com

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Ryan Scarlata is a Columbus Ohio-based freelance director and actor. He has been working professionally in Ohio and New York City for over a decade, and has traveled the country as an actor and teacher.  Specializing in the Viewpoints technique, Ryan meticulously directs to tell a story with honesty and strives to feature those with whom he works at their absolute best ability. As a performer, Ryan fits in easily on stage in a piece of musical theatre, or behind a piano and microphone singing classic and contemporary rock and pop music. And finally, as a teacher, Ryan believes in the importance of art and storytelling in daily life. He enthusiastically teaches and inspires students of all ages. ​

on the horizon

NEWS & UPCOMING PROJECTS

ART MAKES COLUMBUS | COLUMBUS MAKES ART
GCAC's Columbus Makes Art campaign recently featured Ryan in their Artists of Columbus Series.
TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | MFA DIRECTING 
Ryan will be attending Texas State University for three years beginning Fall, 2019, pursuing an MFA in Directing with a concentration in Musical Theatre. 
"Leaving Columbus will be very bittersweet. I have made such wonderful friends and colleagues in the arts and theatre scene here. I am forever grateful for each of you, the experiences we’ve had, and the art we’ve created together."