RICHARD began dancing at the age of six, training with Northeast Ballet Company, the resident ballet company of Proctors Theater in Schenectady New York.

 

       After training in the University at Buffalo BFA Musical Theater program, Richard spent ten years touring the world with productions like; Grease (ASIA), The Pajama Game, Fiddler on the Roof, Billy Elliot (USA/BRAZIL) , Rogers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella and Bright Star. 

 

    Since then, he has been performing in and developing new works for the New York City stage. Recent projects include; Bright Star on Broadway, Marie;  A New Musical , Man in the Ring, Back Home Again, Beatsville, Grand Hotel, and Zorba!. 

       

       Richard continues as assistant artistic director for Northeast Ballet Company and holds a Bachelors degree from Empire State College in Business Economics and Arts Management. In 2018, he joined NBCUniversal as associate stage director for their annual Upfront presentation at Radio City Music Hall. 

 

    When Richard is not performing, he enjoys working technical theater in the concentration of lighting and set design. His work has been seen in various organizations throughout the New York capital region.

      

    He is honored to be able to keep the arts alive in a time when theater and dance is needed more than ever.