At our Sunshine Beach Party event recently, we paid tribute to two long-time musicians, Steve Ambrose and Janet Kriner, who have retired after decades of service. One of the special moments during the event came when Board of Directors’ member Linda Dennis spoke about how Janet has inspired her as a musician. As a cellist, […]

About Me
Ryan Clemens is a performing and teaching artist who has written and performed as Virginia Stage Company’s Resident Theatre Artist. He has also spent several seasons performing with both the Virginia Shakespeare Festival in Williamsburg and Tidewater Stage in Virginia Beach, and he hones his improv skills as a member of Plan B Comedy. His great passion has always been sharing the wit and wisdom of his famous relative, Samuel L. Clemens (Mark Twain). Ryan holds a BA in Theatre from Western Washington University and an MFA in Acting from Regent University. As a theatre professor at Old Dominion University and the Governor’s School for the Arts, he has offered his knowledge and techniques to students of the performing arts.