Jeff Ryder

Jeff Ryder is the Managing Director at Virginia Stage Company. Prior to their current position, Jeff was with PlayhouseSquare as a Ticket Service Representative from November 2013 to February 2017. Jeff then held the position of Foundation and Major Gifts Director at Cleveland Play House from July 2018 to March 2020. From June 2015 to July 2018, Jeff was the Assistant to the Artistic and Managing Directors at Cleveland Play House. Jeff was an Operations Associate from August 2014 to June 2015 and an Administration and Development Apprentice from September 2013 to June 2014.

Jeff's experience in various positions has given him the skillset needed to be a successful Managing Director. Jeff is passionate about the arts and has dedicated their career to working in the theater industry.

Jeff Ryder has a Master of Public Administration from Cleveland State University, a Journalism degree from The University of Hong Kong, and a Diversity and Inclusion for HR Certificate from Cornell University. Jeff also has a Bachelor of Arts in Drama and International Relations from Tufts University.

Some direct reports include Bethany Mayo - Director of Education, Emel Ertugrul - Operations Director & Local Casting Director, and Tom Quaintance - Producing Artistic Director.