Current Projects
People, Places, & Shows with Ron Cisneros
Documentary Series — In Development & Pre-Production
A character-driven documentary series centered on Ron Cisneros — a professional dancer who toured internationally with major theatrical productions and Disney before becoming a teacher, director, and mentor to generations of performers. At 80 years old, the series explores both his extraordinary career and the more personal, lesser-known aspects of his life, told through the people he’s impacted and a present-day journey revisiting key relationships and moments from his past.
Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead (Revised Version)
Play — In Development
An updated reimagining of the cult play by Bert V. Royal, exploring identity, grief, and the complexities of growing up through a contemporary lens.
Check Engine
Play — New Work (In Development)
A psychologically charged two-hander set during a long drive through the outskirts of Northern California, where a single mother and son reunite after a stay in rehab. What begins as a controlled conversation slowly unravels — exposing denial, resentment, and the fragile narratives we construct to survive.
Sauna Stories
Play — New Work (In Development)
Exploring the intimate world of a men’s sauna — where vulnerability and tension play out in real time.
Previous Work
Director, Producer
Hudson Theater - Los Angeles
20th Anniversary Production
A bold new reimagining of Bert V. Royal’s darkly comic cult play, Dog Sees God follows the beloved “Peanuts” characters as unruly teenagers — navigating grief, sexuality, addiction, bullying, and the painful process of growing up.
Under the direction of Ryan Warren and Second Wind Entertainment, the current iteration builds on their critically acclaimed 2024 Los Angeles staging, recipient of Stage Scene LA awards for Outstanding Production, Outstanding Direction (Ryan Warren), Breakout Lead Performances (Marcus Wells & Ellee Jo Trowbridge), and Outstanding Ensemble (Marcus Wells, Ellee Jo Trowbridge, Colin McCalla, Natalie Bourgeois, Mateo Gonzales, Addyson Bell, Isabella Coben, & Anthony Turpel). Ongoing development has attracted a dynamic range of emerging and established performers, including Jack Dylan Grazer, Milo Manheim, Liz Gillies, Dylan Mulvaney, Bebe Wood, Julia Lester, and Deandre Sevon.
“Ryan Warren has taken my crusty, dated, 20-year-old play Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead and breathed new life into a hysterical and soulful new Los Angeles production. The cast is EXTRAORDINARY.”
— Bert V. Royal, Writer
Director, Producer, Creator
Playwrights Horizons – NYMF Winner: Best Musical, Best Book, Best Ensemble, Best Actor (Milo Manheim)
Music by Will Finan
Book & Lyrics by Julie Soto
A visceral and emotionally charged original musical that tackles teen suicide, mental health, and identity with unflinching honesty. Generation Me explores the unraveling of a high school community after the loss of one of their own — exposing the silent battles beneath the surface of adolescent life.
The production had its world premiere at Folsom’s Harris Center for the Performing Arts, followed by a Los Angeles transfer to the Hudson Theatre. It later had a New York engagement at Playwrights Horizons as part of the New York Musical Festival, where it was honored with Best Musical, Best Book, Best Ensemble, and Best Actor for Milo Manheim.
“Together, director Ryan Warren and actor Milo Manheim craft a performance that is as raw as it is refined — a powerful collaboration that anchors Generation Me with both emotional depth and electric energy.”
— Nite Life Exchange
Selected Production Media
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Whether you’re building a new production from the ground up or looking for creative support along the way, I offer a range of services tailored to theatrical, educational, and live entertainment settings, including:
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Directing – New works, revivals, readings, and developmental labs
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General & Company Management – Budgeting, scheduling, contracts, and day-to-day operations for productions of all scales
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Master Classes – Acting, directing, audition prep, and scene work (youth & professional)
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Speaking Engagements – Panels, keynotes, and community conversations on storytelling, accessibility, and artistic process
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Audio & Music Editing – Vocal mixing, underscore assembly, and theatrical sound engineering
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