Ryan Clemens

Ryan Clemens is a pretty fun guy.  He's also an actor, director, playwright, teacher, and Mark Twain enthusiast.  As Virginia Stage Company's Resident Theatre Artist, he has performed both on the main stage and in a variety of touring shows, classes and workshops.   Among his greatest passions is his one-man show Meet Mark Twain.

 

Originally from Wyoming, Ryan began his career leading a travelling Wild West show.  He has performed at theatres around the nation, with his recent work including four seasons with Norfolk's Virginia Stage Company and  three seasons with the Virginia Shakespeare Festival.   He holds a BA in Theatre from Western Washington University and an MFA in Acting from Regent University. He is also a member of the Actor's Equity Candidate Program. 

 

Besides Mr. Twain, some of his favorite roles include Prospero in The Tempest, Brutus in Julius Caesar, Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol, Mortimer in The Fantasticks,  and Arnold in The Boys Next Door.  The best part he has ever gotten is that of Husband to his very sweet and  supportive wife Sonja. 

  

ACTOR

Ryan has performed at Equity and Non Equity show houses, summer theatres, Shakespeare Festivals, corporate events, libraries, churches, schools and community centers across the United States and in Switzerland.

TEACHER

Working for Old Dominion University, Virginia Stage Company, Governor's School For The Arts, colleges, camps and other organizations, Ryan presents classes and workshops on various theatre topics.

ENTERTAINER

Whatever the venue, whatever the audience, Ryan knows how to work a crowd.  In addition to acting, Ryan has won applause  with Improvisational Comedy troupes, Rock and Roll bands, Pirate shows and even his Wild West Show!