SINGER | ACTOR | DANCER
ABOUT ME
Ryan Rudel is a New York City–based performer originally from Norfolk, Virginia. He trained for four years in the Musical Theatre program at The Governor’s School for the Arts before continuing his studies at Marymount Manhattan College, where he completed his BFA in Musical Theatre in three years, graduating in 2026. Ryan is also a student of the Matt Farnsworth Vocal Studio.
Ryan approaches his work with a strong attention to character and intention, valuing specificity, collaboration, and grounded storytelling.
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RECENT
Feb. 2026 - Ryan appeared as Nick Piazza in Marymount Manhattan College’s production of Fame: The Musical in NYC
HIGHLIGHTS
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Grandstreet Theatre
NEWSIES
(Albert, u/s Davey)
Dir. Retta Leaphart
Chr. Michael Brian
June 28 - July 21, 2024
Marymount Manhattan College
LITTLE WOMEN
(Rodrigo, u/s Laurie)
Dir. Johanna Pinzler
Chr. LaQuet Sharnell Pringle
Feb 14 - 16, 2025
Governor’s School for the Arts
INTO THE WOODS
(Cinderella’s Prince)
Dir. Mark Hudgins
May 25 - 28, 2023
Governor’s School for the Arts
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
(Robert)
Dir. Steve Earle
Jan 31 - Feb 2, 2023
Virginia Musical Theatre
OVER THE RAINBOW
(Ensemble)
Dir. Marc Tumminelli
Chr. Tiffany Haas
Feb 25-27, 2022
Governor’s School for the Arts
URINETOWN
(Bobby Strong)
Dir. Mark Hudgins
Chr. Jeff Warner
Jan 18 - 21, 2022
