Ryan has been working in the entertainment business for over 20 years. He is an honours graduate from Sheridan College's esteemed Music Theatre Performance program. He has had the opportunity to perform on the stages of most theatres in Toronto including the beautiful Elgin Theatre and the historic Royal Alexandra. From musicals to plays Ryan has impressed audiences and critics both with a vast variety of characters and roles. Favourite theatre includes: Mamma Mia (Mirvish), Here Lies Henry (Common Roof),Avenue Q (Citadel Theatre), Rocky Horror Show (Sudbury Theatre Centre), & Elf (The Grand) The House of Martin Guerre (Canadian Stage Company). Ryan has been nominated for two Dora Awards (The Normal Heart & JT LeRoy) and earned one. He is the proud recipient of a Harold Award for his work in the theatre and with children. He has been seen in many tv productions including: Queer As Folk, Murdoch Mysteries, Warehouse 13 and Breakout Kings. He has been nominated for a Genie Award (Best Film - The Dog Walker/TIFF), a Canadian Comedy Award (Best Ensemble - Almost Audrey/Comedy Network) and was one of NOW magazine's Top Ten Theatre Artists in 2012. He has also worked alongside the Cronenbergs: Brandon (Broken Tulips- Best Film/Enroute Film Fest) & David (Cosmopolis/Cannes). Ryan has appeared in over 30 commercials.
When not contracted Ryan divides his time between working on new and volunteer theatre productions and teaching young people. Ryan has been a part of the Toronto Fringe Fest, Summerworks or Co-op productions nearly every year since he became professional. Favourites include: Living with Henry (Best of Fringe/Off Broadway), Cordelia (Rhubarb!) Craplicker (Best of Fringe) Gash!(Summerworks) A History of Summer (Summerworks Concert Series) Chair (Edward Bond Fest) Crush (Optic Heart) & Twelfth Night (Gromkat Prod).
Ryan has worked with a variety of companies that bring theatre and performance arts classes to children including: Arts Express, The Stage Door Academy, Studio 180 Workshops, Beyond Boundaries, and The Centre For Art and Soul. Through freelance opportunities Ryan has taught at the Salvation Army Kids Programs, Harbourfront Centre, Schools and Daycare Centres across the city. He has directed full musicals such as: Honk (Stage Door) and Once on This Island (Acting Upstage's Emerging Artist Programme) as well as original work written especially for children and young people. Ryan also coaches preparation for children and professional actors alike. He is thrilled to be leading this collective of professional artist teachers and is excited about sharing with more children his passion for creativity and imagination.
Friday, September 18, 2015
Ryan Kelly
Ryan has been working in the entertainment business for over 20 years. He is an honours graduate from Sheridan College's esteemed Music Theatre Performance program. He has had the opportunity to perform on the stages of most theatres in Toronto including the beautiful Elgin Theatre and the historic Royal Alexandra. From musicals to plays Ryan has impressed audiences and critics both with a vast variety of characters and roles. Favourite theatre includes: Mamma Mia (Mirvish), Here Lies Henry (Common Roof),Avenue Q (Citadel Theatre), Rocky Horror Show (Sudbury Theatre Centre), & Elf (The Grand) The House of Martin Guerre (Canadian Stage Company). Ryan has been nominated for two Dora Awards (The Normal Heart & JT LeRoy) and earned one. He is the proud recipient of a Harold Award for his work in the theatre and with children. He has been seen in many tv productions including: Queer As Folk, Murdoch Mysteries, Warehouse 13 and Breakout Kings. He has been nominated for a Genie Award (Best Film - The Dog Walker/TIFF), a Canadian Comedy Award (Best Ensemble - Almost Audrey/Comedy Network) and was one of NOW magazine's Top Ten Theatre Artists in 2012. He has also worked alongside the Cronenbergs: Brandon (Broken Tulips- Best Film/Enroute Film Fest) & David (Cosmopolis/Cannes). Ryan has appeared in over 30 commercials.
When not contracted Ryan divides his time between working on new and volunteer theatre productions and teaching young people. Ryan has been a part of the Toronto Fringe Fest, Summerworks or Co-op productions nearly every year since he became professional. Favourites include: Living with Henry (Best of Fringe/Off Broadway), Cordelia (Rhubarb!) Craplicker (Best of Fringe) Gash!(Summerworks) A History of Summer (Summerworks Concert Series) Chair (Edward Bond Fest) Crush (Optic Heart) & Twelfth Night (Gromkat Prod).
Ryan has worked with a variety of companies that bring theatre and performance arts classes to children including: Arts Express, The Stage Door Academy, Studio 180 Workshops, Beyond Boundaries, and The Centre For Art and Soul. Through freelance opportunities Ryan has taught at the Salvation Army Kids Programs, Harbourfront Centre, Schools and Daycare Centres across the city. He has directed full musicals such as: Honk (Stage Door) and Once on This Island (Acting Upstage's Emerging Artist Programme) as well as original work written especially for children and young people. Ryan also coaches preparation for children and professional actors alike. He is thrilled to be leading this collective of professional artist teachers and is excited about sharing with more children his passion for creativity and imagination.
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