Ryan is thrilled to be joining the Lloyd Night house teams at Upright Citizens Brigade in New York! Performances are slatted to begin in January 2024 on Tuesday nights at UCB’s new 14th Street location. Ryan started his training at UCB in 2013 and is excited to return to the main stage.
HCLAB's new production of 'The Cherry Orchard' casts Ryan as Yepikhodov
The Harold Clurman Laboratory Theater Company’s new production of ‘The Cherry Orchard’ by Anton Chekhov, translated by Paul Schmidt casts Ryan Chittaphong as Yepikhodov. The production will run from September 15-30, 2023 in the Sonia Sanchez Theater at the Stella Adler Center for the Arts. The production will be directed by Tom Oppenheim.
Photo by Valerie Terranova Photography
Ryan signs with The Dragonfly Agency
Ryan Chittaphong has signed with the Dragonfly Agency Los Angeles in their theatrical and commercial divisions and will be represented by talent agent Ben Pitts. More information on The Dragonfly Agency can be found at https://dfa.thedragonflyagency.com/.
Ryan to play Plato in world premiere jazz opera 'The Hang' by Taylor Mac and Matt Ray
After first collaborating with Taylor Mac in the 2020 premiere of The Fre, Ryan will once again be working on a Mac original with music by Matt Ray in the world premiere jazz opera The Hang originating the role of Plato at the HERE Arts Center. The Hang is a ritual celebration of queerness, questions, and the eternity of a moment. Rooted in the jazz tradition and operatic form, it imagines the final hours of the life of Socrates, as he asks his friends to use every moment left to think on virtue. What transpires is a centuries-long communal consideration, full of jazz, dance, debates, and queer romps. Running January 20th - March 6th, 2022.
Photo by Maria Baranova Photography
A fully vaccinated Ryan Chittaphong begins live in-person performances again with 'Entirely From Memory' at Littlefield
Ryan is excited to return to the live theater stage this May with monthly performances of the hit comedy show ‘Entirely From Memory’ at littlefield in Brooklyn! The first show back the cast will be tackling BACK TO THE FUTURE on Saturday, May 29th. Then in June we are getting patriotic with INDEPENDENCE DAY. July will be the crowd favorite JAWS. August brings you nineties nostalgia with THE SANDLOT. In September step into the world of the MOULIN ROUGE. October, get your spell book ready for HOCUS POCUS. November’s gift is one ring to rule them all with LOTR: FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING. And we will close out December with the annual tradition of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. More information can be found at https://www.entirelyfrommemory.com/
Keeping Busy During the COVID Pandemic
Though the COVID-19 sadly shut down Ryan’s performances in ‘The Fre’, he has been keeping busy online with Zoom streaming performances with Story Pirates, The Armory Comedy, and now with Entirely From Memory in a brand new online format.
Ryan cast as lead in Taylor Mac World Premiere 'The Fre'
Ryan Chittaphong has been cast as the lead character ‘Hero’ in famed playwright/performance artist Taylor Mac’s new play The Fre playing February 28 - April 12, 2020 at the Flea Theater. The world premiere will be directed by Niegel Smith. Taylor’s play GARY: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus on Broadway was was nominated for a Tony Award for ‘Best Play’.
Ryan tackles world premiere Mac Wellman play 'The Fez'
Ryan Chittaphong will be performing as the character Colonel Pickering in the world premiere of Mac Wellman’s t-shirt play The Fez directed by Michael Raine at the Flea Theater. Performances run from September 26 - November 4th, 2019.
Ryan performs in industry reading of new Taylor Mac play
Ryan Chittaphong performed in an industry workshop reading of famed playwright/performance artist Taylor Mac’s new play The Fre from June 10-14, 2019 at the Flea. The workshop will be directed by Niegel Smith and Ryan will work closely with Taylor Mac on the role of ‘Hero’. Taylor’s play GARY: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus on Broadway was was nominated for a Tony Award for ‘Best Play’.
NYC's One Minute Play Festival at the New Ohio Theatre
The One Minute Play Festival returns to the New Ohio for the 5th New York City Indie Theatre One Minute Play Festival - with part of the proceeds to benefit the New Ohio’s new play and artist residency programming. The New York City Indie Theatre One Minute Play Festival consists of 60 new one minute plays by 60 established and emerging playwrights who identify as part of the downtown or indie theatre community, prompted by #1MPF’s unique playmaking process. Clump 7 will feature Ryan Chittaphong in six original plays directed by Sean Pollock.
Kenneth Lonergan's "Lobby Hero" to be directed by Ryan at Stella Adler Studio
Ryan Chittaphong will direct Kenneth Lonergan’s Lobby Hero as part of the Evening Conservatory Rehearsal Projects at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting. The showings will be presented in late May at the studio.
Workshop Reading of Itamar Moses play "Yellowjackets"
Tony Award Winner Itamar Moses will be workshopping a new version of his play ‘Yellowjackets’ directed by Michelle Tattenbaum and featuring Ryan Chittaphong in the cast. The closed reading will take place at the Flea on April 26th, 2019.
Ryan makes Flea Theater debut in SERIALS: Cycle 42
Ryan made his debut as a company member of The Flea Theater on October 26th playing Mrs. Prospect Park (turned Broadway Junction) in Murder in Carroll Gardens: Episode 6 written by Dan Moyer as part of SERIALS @ the Flea: Cycle 42! Photo by Audrey Wang
Ryan cast in The Lorikeet as part of "Cereals @ The Flea"
Ryan Chittaphong performs in The Lorikeet as part of "Cereals @ The Flea" running November 11-19, 2017! Performances at 11:00am and 1:00pm each Saturday and Sunday.
Exterior of the Flea Theater
Ryan joins The Bats, the Flea Theater's resident company!
Ryan Chittaphong has recently been selected to become The Bats newest company member! The Bats is the Flea Theater's resident acting company. The Bats have performed in numerous world premieres including: Smoke by Kim Davies (NY Times Critics Pick), The Mysteries by 48 American playwrights (NY Times Critics Pick, two Drama Desk nominations), My Daughter Keeps Our Hammer by Brian Watkins (NY Times Critics Pick), Job by Thomas Bradshaw (NY Times Critics Pick) as well as shows by A.R. Gurney, Will Eno, Adam Rapp, Beau Willimon, Mac Wellman, Elizabeth Swados, Itamar Moses, Sheila Callaghan, Julian Sheppard, Ken Urban, Tommy Smith, Jonathan Reynolds, Trista Baldwin, Laurel Haines, Qui Nguyen, Sean Graney, and Amy Freed.
Arsenic and Old Lace opens at Berkshire Theatre Group!
Berkshire Theatre Group's production of Arsenic and Old Lace opened Saturday, July 29th, 2017 to rave reviews. The Berkshire Eagle says "BTG's revival couldn't have come at a better time... with a cast for whom this sublimely daffy, neatly constructed, good old-fashioned play seems ideally tailored." Ryan is featured in the cast playing Officer Klein. Performances run through August 19th, 2017!
Glamsmash Improv featured in Sellout! Sketch Show
Ryan and his Glamsmash Improv team will be performing at Sellout! Last Show ft. Glamsmash at The PIT Loft on Sunday, June 4th at 7:00pm! Come check it out!
"Arsenic and Old Lace" at Berkshire Theatre Group
Ryan Chittaphong has been cast as Office Klein in the main stage production of Arsenic and Old Lace this summer at the Berkshire Theatre Group! The performances will be July 27 - August 19, 2017.
2017 Entirely From Memory Show Dates
Ryan Chittaphong returns with Ten Bones Theatre's smash hit comedy show "Entirely From Memory" in 2017. Here is a list of show dates for the 2017 season:
- Thurs, Feb 9th @ 9:30pm, TITANIC Entirely From Memory at People's Improv Theater
- Sat, Feb 25th @ 9pm, THE NOTEBOOK Entirely From Memory at Videology
- Thurs, March 9th @ 930pm, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Entirely From Memory at People's Improv Theater
- Sat, March 25th @ 9pm, THE LABYRINTH Entirely From Memory at Videology
- Sat, April 22nd @ 9pm, E.T. Entirely From Memory at Videology
- Thurs, May 4th @ 8pm, STAR WARS Entirely From Memory at People's Improv Theater
- Sat, May 20th @ 8pm, ROBOCOP Entirely From Memory at Videology
- Sat, June 17th @ 8pm SISTER ACT Entirely From Memory at Videology
- September 2017, STAR WARS Entirely From Memory at The Wild Project
- Thurs, Oct 26th @ 8pm, GHOSTBUSTERS Entirely From Memory at People's Improv Theater
- Thurs, Nov 9th @ 8pm, BACK TO THE FUTURE Entirely From Memory at People's Improv Theater
- December 2017, A CHRISTMAS CAROL Entirely From Memory at TADA! Theater