The Music of
Ryan Carroll
About
Ryan Carroll is a composer with a passion for musical storytelling. His work has been featured in productions such as The Social Secretary, and he has been a finalist in the John Lennon Young Composer Songwriting Competition. His compositions have been showcased at Seton Hill University’s Songs of Suffrage and Youngstown University’s Shades of Gray, a one-act mini-musical.
Originally trained in the clinical use of music in healthcare, Ryan brings a deep understanding of music’s emotional impact to his work. Ryan currently serves as a music therapist and Supervisory Creative Arts Therapist for the Department of Behavioral Health at Saint Elizabeths Hospital in Washington, DC. Originally from Beaver County, Pennsylvania, Ryan now lives in DC, with his partner, Kevin.
Projects
The Social Secretary – Story and Book by Ellen Dean Price; Music by Ryan Carroll
Based on the play THE SOCIAL SECRETARY: A ROMANTIC COMEDY SET IN GILDED AGE NEWPORT, this new musical is currently in development.
When Clara Rutherford is hired to mold nouveau riche bachelor Eli Boyd into a true gentleman, spats ensue and sparks fly. But will the elite Four Hundred ever accept him, or will all of the chaos she’s stirred up in his household - and his heart - be for naught?
You’re cordially invited to Newport, RI, for the Season – a whirl of high society events to determine who’s “in” and who’s “out” – at the height of America’s Gilded Age. A Pygmalion story with a twist, The Social Secretary features eclectic characters from both upstairs and downstairs, a lively “screwball” romance, and lots of laughs.
Songs of Suffrage – Directed and based on a concept by Joseph Domencic, featuring music by Ryan Carroll and his writing partners Elyse Moretti Forbes, Natalie Moretti, and Sarah Noone
In 2021, Seton Hill University’s Theatre and Dance Department presented a new musical and multi-artist collaboration, SONGS OF SUFFRAGE, celebrating the lives of women who have contributed to advancing the suffragist movement. The show used songs and musical scenes to highlight a person, a story, or a moment in suffragist history.
Twenty-two artists from across the county were invited to be a part of this staged workshop featuring Seton Hill University Students.
Shades of Gray – Story by Laura Irene Young; Music by Ryan Carroll & Sarah Noone
A one-act mini-musical performed in 2011 at Youngstown University as a senior showcase.
Masterclasses & Coaching
Great performances don’t just happen—they’re crafted. Are you looking to refine your performance or prepare for an audition? Ryan offers one-on-one coaching and masterclasses designed to help singers, actors, and performers bring their best to the stage. Whether you're preparing for an audition, refining a role, or looking to strengthen your stage presence, Ryan offers:
Performance & Audition Coaching – Personalized audition preparation and performance coaching sessions to help performers connect with their material, refine interpretation, and build confidence. (Must be scheduled at least 30 days in advance.)
Masterclasses – Engaging group workshops tailored for groups helping to refine song interpretation, explore vocal storytelling through music, and hone performance techniques. (Must be scheduled at least 90 days in advance.)
Upcoming Performances
THE SOCIAL SECRETARY: A MUSICAL COMEDY SET IN GILDED AGE NEWPORT
Staged Reading and Sing Through
April 6th, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Cascades Library
Sterling, VA
