GENESIUS THEATRE PRESENTS
THE TONY-WINNING MUSICAL — DISNEY’S
BEAUTY and the
BEAST SOLD OUT! ALL PERFORMANCES OF THIS ENTIRE RUN ARE
THANK YOU,
READING, PA, for making our production of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST one for the record books! We take pride in bringing the best of Broadway to Berks County.
Be sure not to miss the first show of our great 2019 Season—SPRING AWAKENING! The villainous Gaston (Ryan Cunningham) prepares to kill the Beast for stealing his intended bride—Belle.
Come experience “The Genesius Difference!” Check genesiusdifference.org for info about season pass discounts! THE BEST OF BERKS THEATRE! 153 North 10th Street, Reading, PA
SPOTLIGHT on . . .
RYAN CUNNINGHAM as “Gaston”
Ryan celebrates his graduation from Wyomissing Area Junior/Senior High School with friends Ben Williams-Morrill (left) and Daniel Sandbakken.
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HIS IS RYAN’S THIRD MAINSTAGE production at Genesius. He’s grateful to have done Heathers in April and been a part of Memphis in August. His most memorable performances were as “Jean Valjean” in Les Miserables, “Daddy Warbucks” in Annie, and “Willy Wonka” in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Right now, Ryan is studying at Penn State Berks for Finance, but is unsure of his future plans. He would like to thank everyone at Genesius for letting him perform—the thing he loves most! Ryan also wants to thank his parents and family for being so supportive. 2
Ryan (right) as “Ram” and Daniel Graf as “Kurt” in the dark comedy, HEATHERS: The Musical.
Ryan as “Jean Valjean” in LES MISERABLES.
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UTSIDE of doing musicals, Ryan enjoys hanging out with his friends—whether it’s a night out on the town, or playing video games until the sun comes up. Although his friend group has split up for college, they always find a way to get together. Ryan is also an avid airsoft player. He was a part of the Pittsburgh Panthers airsoft team during his time in Pittsburgh. He regularly attends day games all over the state, and every once in a while, he will go to a weekendlong event. Ryan performs in Reading Civic Theatre’s CAMP ROCK with Daniel Behler (left) and Josh Evert.
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