EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
CHRISTIAN RYAN Artistic Director
Christian has been working at The Media Theatre since 2017. As Artistic Director, he has helmed over 25 productions here thus far. In the 2025, Christian was elated to debut the Story Series, a program initiative aimed at producing and hosting new, original and underrepresented works in the historic Crystal Room, most recently featuring INK & PAINT, and DISCOVERING BLACKNESS. As a steward of the Broadway Series, Christian continues to champion productions and people who bring the creative world together in providing high quality, relatable theatre & entertainment. As of 2025, the newly revitalized Youth Ensemble Series under Christian’s leadership produces up to five productions and six camps each year, providing performance opportunities to over 500 students. He is proud to foster an environment to create accessible and exceptional productions that excel and ignite the passion for the arts in new and familiar audiences.
Christian began his career by earning a BFA from Clarion University. He has worked in theatrical production throughout the tri-state area and across the country in various production capacities for over ten years. Select directorial credits at The Media Theatre include: ELF THE MUSICAL, which to date is the second best-selling production in the company’s 32+ year history. Additional: THE SOUND OF MUSIC, SISTER ACT, THE PROM, LEGALLY BLONDE, GREASE and many more. Christian is proud to continue The Media Theatre’s partnership and collaboration with The State Street Miracles, as well as hosting Veteran’s Nights for each production, in partnership with the PA Veterans Museum.
STAFF
BLAIR JOHNSON Operations Manager
MICHAEL SHELKIN Hospitality Manager
MADELINE SNYDER Production Associate
WILL DANIELS Front of House Manager
JENNIE DILLON Social Media Marketing
EMMA SKINNER Operations Associate
LEAH SENSENEY Education Manager
SARA BUSCAGLIA Marketing Associate