Hi there, I’m Jared!
I’m an actor, musician, director, and stage combatant based in NYC.
I’m a graduate of the Dobbins Conservatory at Southeast Missouri State University, where I graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre and a minor in General Music. In 2024, I was a recipient of the Holland College of Arts & Media Experiential Learning Award.
As an artist, I value new work and the developmental cycle. I’ve performed in three world premiere staged readings with the Lanford Wilson New American Play Festival, and directed two world premiere short plays at the Dobbins Conservatory. In New York, I’ve been a proud member of several staged readings and premiere productions.
I’m a certified stage combatant by Dueling Arts International in both the smallsword and rapier / dagger weapon systems, and served as assistant fight choreographer for Theatre 121’s The Three Musketeers.
I’m currently learning the longsword weapon system, as well as unarmed stage combat with NYCSS.
Coming up…
The Man in the Iron Mask
On July 18th, I’ll be performing in the premier staged reading of The Man in the Iron Mask musical, written by Austin Cappetta. It’s a thrill to be able to return to the world of the Three Musketeers in a brand new musical, this time as Raoul. Seats are by invitation only, so please feel free to contact me if you’d like a chance to see this work!
For Us
This July, I’ll be participating in the Chain Theatre’s One-Act Festival in the brilliant play For Us, written by Bofang Zhou and directed by Jenna Roth.
Performances are July 12th at 2:00, July 21st at 7:00 (followed by a talkback), and July 28th at 8:30.
Chain Theatre Summer One-Act Festival
In the News!
“The young Jared Ritter embodies . . . the boundless energy and earnest optimism of youth, undaunted by cynicism. Ritter’s rapport with both Cagan and Revere creates the intergenerational male bonding that forms the productions’ connective emotional tissue.”
“It’s been really wonderful to watch [Jared] figure out how to use a technique in the production setting. Being able to apply a tool he learned to create a character brought a new dimension to his experience.”