Ryan Stana (Executive Producer), recently named one of the top fifty entrepreneurs in New York City, is responsible for guiding the RWS creative staff and developing first-class events and entertainment for his clients. Ryan writes, directs, and choreographs award-winning shows that appear all over the world and had the honor of having President George W. Bush in attendance. His productions have featured diverse celebrities ranging from Bob Newhart, Pat Benatar, Queen Latifah, Aaron Carter, to the stars of Sesame Street. As an educator, Mr. Stana is currently a musical theatre professor at New Jersey City University and has been on faculty at Point Park University and with Dance America. As an active member of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), Ryan serves on the entertainment committee producing and adjudicating their annual Big E! Awards, which celebrate the very best in live entertainment. Mr. Stana also tours the world as an industry panel expert for many top model and talent conventions. Ryan is a member of the Actor’s Equity Association (the union for professional actors). Early in his career, he appeared in Pre-Broadway workshops, regional theatres, and as a soloist with various symphonies as well as in films and commercials. Mr. Stana received his BFA from the prestigious University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music and Point Park University.

Amy Cannon (Senior Producer) has been working extensively in the entertainment industry for over ten years. She has produced and choreographed numerous events and shows that range from corporate and promotional events to riverboat entertainment, full-scale musicals, parades, ice skating shows, and theme park shows. She has worked for such companies as Disney, Opryland, Cedar Fair and HersheyPark Entertainment. During her performing career Mrs. Cannon toured with the Broadway show Grease starring Laverne and Shirley's Cindy Williams and Eddie Mekka where she served as dance captain, as well as Nickelodeon's Blue's Clue's Live. Aside from touring, she has also performed at numerous regional theatres and has worked alongside Tony Award-winning choreographer Rob Ashford. Amy is a member of Actor's Equity Association, on the advisory panel of Impact Dance Conventions, and holds a BA in Musical Theatre from Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA.

Tarrah A. Hirsch (Associate Producer) has worked in all aspects of live entertainment including performing, stage managing, designing and house managing. Tarrah has held positions with the Broadway producing company, Manhattan Theatre Club, FOX, MTV and ABC Film and Video. As an educator Ms. Hirsch has been on faculty at Art Park in Niagara Falls, NY, Cape Cod Repertory Theater in Brewster, MA and at talent conventions throughout the country. Through her various positions, Tarrah has contributed to three Broadway and four off-Broadway successful opening nights. Tarrah is originally from Rochester, NY and graduated from Niagara University with a BFA in Theatre and Communications.

Danielle Kramer (Associate Producer) has worked in the entertainment and events field for over fifteen years, and continues to expand her professional career designing and producing. Mrs. Kramer has worked extensively in the amusement industry with companies such as the Six Flags Corporation, HersheyPark Entertainment, and the Kennywood Corporation. She has also served on the creative teams of many corporate industrials that have featured celebrities such as Jay Leno and the late Gregory Hines. Danielle holds a Bachelor of Arts from Point Park University.

Joey Wartnerchaney (Creative Development) is a nationally recognized film and live performance producer whose motion pictures include Tuscaloosa and Boy Meets Girl, as well as live performances of productions such as Seance; a Multi-Sensory Experience, Carnaval de Fuego, Batman; Carnival of Chaos, and Extreme Family Face Off just to name a few. Mr. Wartnerchaney is a highly respected creative and technical advisor within the theme park industry where he has created award winning productions for the Six Flags Corporation, Cedar Fair, and Knott's Berry Farm. Mr. Wartnerchaney co-founded the production company Homewrecker Films with partners Ben Britten Smith and Rich Volp. Since it's onset in 1999, Homewrecker Films has won two Academy Awards as well as an Emmy Nomination.

Michael Shaieb (Composer, Arranger) received his MFA from NYU's Tisch Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program in 1999. Prior to relocating to New York City, Mr. Shaieb performed for 11 years as a classical pianist in Detroit, Michigan. His outstanding stage credits include the smash hit Go-Go- Beach, with Brent Lord & John Wimbs, which first premiered in the 2006 New York Musical Theatre Festival, is the proud winner of the 2003 NOW Magazine Audience Choice Award at the Toronto SummerWorks Theatre Festival and is licensed through Theatrical Rights Worldwide. Prestigious Film and Television credits include original music for the VH1 documentary Last Days of Left Eye, countless background musical tracks for various prime-time television shows, and the ending credit song for the short film Waking Dreams starring Ben Shenkman. Mr. Shaieb’s additional credits include Carnaval Del Fuego, Dogs That Wear Hats, Big Tim with Stephen Tomac and Golden State with Tim McCanna.

Brent Lord (Composer, Music Producer) is an alumnus of the prestigious NYU Tisch Gradutate Musical Theater Writing Program in New York City, proud recipient of the ASCAP Foundation Max Drefus Scholarship and alumnus of the Walt Disney World College Program. His stage credits include Platforms (2007 NYMF dance commission); Go-Go Beach (2006 NYMF featuring Austin Miller) winner of the 2003 NOW Magazine Audience Choice Award at the Toronto SummerWorks Theatre Festival, and Ricky Goes Fishing (For Ricky) just to name a few. His outstanding Film credits, which he composed and produced original scores for, include Blind Side, directed by John Daschbach, which premiered at the Digidance Film Festival as well as Waking Dreams starring Ben Shenkman. Mr. Lords list of television works include original music for the VH1 Rock Docs documentary Last days of Left Eye (VH1), Latino Beginnings (Logo), and background musical tracking for the hit show Access Hollywood.

Edward Hodge (Production Designer) began his career with the Six Flags Corporation; initially as a performer and transitioning into a designer. Since then, Edward has gone on to design countless multi-media productions across the country as well as several multi-million dollar theme park style rides for major pharmaceutical companies. Utilizing his extensive background in broadcast video, he currently designs high impact video pieces for major Fortune 500 companies and custom designs nationally recognized corporate product launches. In addition to his remarkable design credits, Edward also specializes in show automation and multimedia installations. For the past two years, Mr. Hodge has held the prestigious position of Associate Lighting Designer for the nationally telecasted Drama Desk Awards. Mr. Hodge holds a BFA from the University of Cincinnati - College Conservatory Of Music, and is originally from Dallas, Texas.

Jeremy Doucette (Scenic Designer) has designed award winning sets and costumes for over 250 productions, worldwide, including plays, musicals, dance concerts, art installations, themed environments, and awards shows. Mr. Doucette’s prestigious international credits include the Asian premiere of Guys & Dolls, Chicago and Broadway Rhythm 2002 in Macau, China as well as the scenic supervisor for Die Zauberflöteat at the Beijing and Macau International Music Festivals. His New York credits include the nationally telecasted Drama Desk Awards as well as productions ranging from Dames at Sea to Little Shop of Horrors. Corporately, Mr. Doucette has custom designed special events for prestigious clients such as MasterCard International, Samsung, Quintiles, and The U.S. Republican National Convention. In addition to his extensive design work, he is on staff at Princeton University, and serves on the theatre faculty at William Patterson University where he has held the position of resident scenic designer for the past five years. Mr. Doucette holds an MFA in design from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University.

Scott Westervelt (Costume Designer) comes to us from the prestigious costume department at the Tony Award winning, Broadway Musical, Phantom of the Opera. His list of extensive credits include the design of specialty costumes for both Broadway Bares and Easter Bonnet as well Assistant Costume Designer on the Broadway Production of Candide, which earned a Tony Award in 1997 for Best Costume Design. Mr. Westervelt has also constructed costumes for countless Broadway Musicals such as Chicago, Movin' Out and the revival of A Chorus Line. Off-Broadway, he has designed, built, and coordinated costumes for productions such as Jolsen and Company, Milk and Honey, Petrified Prince and Grand Child of Kings; the latter two directed by Hal Prince. In addition to his New York City credits, Mr. Westervelt held the position of Assistant Costume Designer and Supervisor for both the European and South American Tour of Phantom of the Opera as well as the Guys and Dolls tour (China). Scott's costumes can also be seen on the famous Musical EBay commercials and on celebrities such as Tony Curtis and Twyla Tharpe.

RWS and Associates is committed to the development and continuing growth of our valued performers through the guidance of our professional staff and with master classes, workshops, and additional performing opportunities. All of the performers at RWS and Associates are treated with the highest respect and are supported with good living conditions, competitive salaries, and open communication. RWS is proud to boast a 0% replacement rate.

Current RWS performers are appearing in such Broadway shows as Jersey Boys, Wicked, Hairspray, Rent, Mamma Mia, A Chorus Line, and The Lion King. With RWS and Associates the most well-seasoned performers will be entertaining your guests.