Ryan Phillips is a seasoned writer and content creator known for crafting engaging, thoughtful, and sharply comedic work. With experience across digital media, television, and education, Ryan brings energy and originality to every project—whether developing creative pieces, ghostwriting for industry leaders and platforms, or producing compelling educational resources.

Creative, Writing, & Theatrical Production Highlights

Sketch Comedy and Creative Writing

  • Co-Writer, Punny People | The PIT—co-wrote Punny People, an original sketch comedy show performed by the sketch team Super Thirst Trap at the People’s Improv Theater

    Featured Sketches from Punny People

  • Super Thirst Trap (Sketch Group)  — IG

  • Comedy Punch-Up Writer / Script Consultant—provided comedic punch-up, dialogue refinement, and structural edits for multiple short films and digital sketches.

  • Actor, for UCB’s 301 showcases

Theatrical Production, Sound Design & Media Development

  • Sound Engineer, The Underground (Providence, RI)
    Engineered live sound at a music venue known for touring bands, craft cocktails and beer, eclectic local art, and high-capacity indoor/outdoor performance spaces.

  • Contract Production Manager, Sanford Meisner Theatre
    Oversaw production for Dutchman, coordinating technical elements, rehearsals, and backstage operations.

  • Contract Sound Designer, Cherry Lane Theatre
    Designed sound for select Off-Broadway productions at the historic Cherry Lane Theatre.

  • Production Assistant, The Ontological Hysteric Theatre
    Supported set construction and electrical work for Richard Foreman’s New York premiere of Permanent Brain Damage.

  • Content Creator & Production Associate, Sirius Thinking / Christopher Cerf Associates
    Developed segment ideas and abstracts for the children’s television show Between the Lions. Conducted research for a book co-authored by Christopher Cerf and Victor Navasky.

Education

  • UCLA Late Night Writing Program—completed certificate program in late-night comedy writing.

  • Upright Citizens Brigade Training

    • Sketch 101 • Sketch 201 • Sketch 301 • Late-Night Writing

  • Brown University — B.A., Theatre Arts

Content Creation & Digital Media

  • Freelance Writer:

    • Created dynamic, widely-read articles and blog posts featured on platforms like Forbes.com, Monster.com, and The Conference Board.

    • Specialized in bringing voice and authenticity to brands across diverse industries.

  • Park Slope Food Coop:

    • Authored and coordinated member communications and critical health messaging during the pandemic.

Educational Writing and Research

  • Office of the Public Advocate, NYC:

    • Authored a special education operations manual for NYC public school teachers, a foundational resource for educators.

  • American Academy of Arts & Sciences:

    • Researched and co-wrote “The Role of Technology in Educational Expansion,” a significant academic contribution.

  • Interactive Therapy Group & Charter School Excellence:

    • Created content and professional development materials for educators in NYC charter schools.

Music and Creative Expression

  • Singer-Songwriter (Present): Channeling creative energy into original music, showcasing an ability to blend narrative storytelling with melody.

Special Skills

  • Research and content Strategy

  • Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Microsoft Suite

  • Logic Pro for music production

  • Marathon running (because creativity requires endurance!)