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expect excellence 

THEATRE DIRECTOR

Believing storytelling is central to any theatrical production, Ryan addresses productions with scrutiny, thought, and creative pizazz. His fingers feel the pulse of a piece and he works collaboratively to deliver that pulse 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.
ARTISTS IN SCHOOLS TOUR | THURBER HOUSE | COLUMBUS, OH
This fall, Ryan is working with Thurber House to create performance art for schools throughout the state of Ohio. The work will feature the literary creations of author James Thurber, and is slated to be available for schools in early 2019. 
NEWSIES | GALLERY PLAYERS | COLUMBUS, OH
Running in March, 2019, Ryan will be directing Newsies. He is joined by longtime collaborators and friends, Jonathan Collura (music director), and Nicolette Montana (choreographer). The show will close Gallery Player's 70th season.