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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.

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 freelance director, actor and teacher working professionally in the Midwest and New York City for over a decade. 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 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. ​Ryan is currently pursuing an MFA in Directing at Texas State University. 

on the horizon

NEWS & UPCOMING PROJECTS

VIRTUAL COACHING
Preparing for college auditions can be an exhausting process. While in-person sessions have been suspended due to COVID, Ryan is offering online virtual coaching to help you with your song and monologue auditions. Whether you are looking for a one-off session specifically focused on areas of acting, vocal technique, self-care, and audition/application organization, or if you seek a more holistic approach encompassing all of these over the course of several sessions, Ryan has you covered!

Have some questions? Ready to begin? Contact below.
PEW! PEW! | WORLD PREMIERE
In the fall of 2020, Ryan will be directing the world premiere of Vic Shuttee's  new full-lengh play PEW! PEW! at Texas State University. 

PEW! PEW! follows a group of high school students as they navigate the pressures of adolescence in world consumed by social media, violence, and perversion. At once nostalgic, hilarious, critical, and emotional.  

​Ticket information coming soon.
SPRING AWAKENING | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Ryan is serving as Assistant Director for Neil Patrick Stewart, head of BFA Acting at Texas State University, on Spring Awakening in the fall of 2020. Spring Awakening is a rock musical set in a 19th century provincial Germany town and tells the story of teenagers discovering the inner and outer turmoil of adolescence and sexuality. 
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Ticket information coming soon.
A PIECE OF MY HEART | DIRECTOR
In February 2021, Ryan is directing Shirley Lauro's striking play A Piece of My Heart at Texas State University. The play chronicles the true stories of six courageous women sent to Vietnam and their struggle to make sense of a war that irrevocably changed them and a nation that shunned them. This episodic story is told with music and soul while examining a tumultuous era in our history through the unique perspective of the women involved.  

​Ticket information coming soon.
TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | MFA DIRECTING 
Ryan began attending Texas State University Fall of 2019, pursuing an MFA in Directing with a concentration in Musical Theatre. The program is three years with a focus on musical theatre.
"I am excited to have an opportunity to more deeply examine my process as a creative artist, challenge myself to tackle works I've never dreamed of trying, and focus on the future of musical theatre in America through the development of new works."