Meet Ryan!

Meet Ryan, he's better known as Cowboy Ryan or Duse around these parts.

His work in RSP's production of Fool for Love just recieved two New York Innovative Theatre Award Nominations! 

Slide up on partner, and get to know our boy from the Lone Star State a little bit better!

 

 

Meet:  Ryan Carter Dusek

Q: How long have you been involved with Rising Sun Performance Company?
A: Around a year and a half.

Q: What is your primary role with RSP?
A: Actor and mischief maker.

Q: Why is RSP your artistic home?
A: The team-work and family like atmosphere keep me with RSP. They are my home away from home.

Q: What was your favorite RSP Show or Role? Why?
A: My favorite would have to be playing Eddie in "Fool for Love". I've always wanted to play him and have great love for the writings of Sam Shepard. The NYITA nominations that came later were certainly a bonus.

Q: What are you looking forward to seeing/ experiencing with RSP?
A: More of the same, and helping our new faces find their artistic voice.

Q: What are you excited about for Season 12?
A: HellCab! Hell yeah!

Q: How have you seen the ensemble, including yourself, evolve?
A: We have become a cohesive group where no one person stands out, but we as a group of artists stand as one.

Q: What do you do outside of RSP?
A: I am an actor and bartender.

Q: Favorite Memory or experience in RSP?
A: I loved meeting for speakeasy rehearsals where we just sat and played poker. Now that's a great rehearsal!