John Ainsworth News

Celebrate the Bay Area Reporter's 45th Anniversary and the 2016 Sixth Annual Besties party at Oasis on Thursday, April 7, 6 to 9 p.m. (398 11th Street at Folsom), with guest-host Shawn Ryan.

It was announced today that 'charlie' has been short listed as one of 30 films in competition for the highly coveted Iris Prize, which is the world's biggest award for LGBT short films. The Award will be presented at the International Iris Prize Festival from October 7 - 11, 2015 in Cardiff, Wales.

Young Actors' Theatre Camp Program Directors Shawn Ryan and John Ainsworth announced today that several stars of stage and screen will lead master classes this summer at the Young Actors' Theatre Camp taking place today, June 24, through August 11, 2014 at Camp Sempervirens (20161 Big Basin Highway in Boulder Creek) in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Program Directors Shawn Ryan and John Ainsworth announced today that this summer will be their BIGGEST Young Actors' Theatre Camp yet with stars of television, film, and Broadway coming to lead master classes. This year's camp expands into three separate locations including Camp Cazadero in Sonoma County (June 14-23, 2015), Camp MayMac in Santa Cruz County (July 6-16, 2015) and Camp CGC in Auburn County (July 19-29, 2015).

Young Actors' Theatre Camp Program Directors Shawn Ryan and John Ainsworth announced today that several stars of stage and screen will lead master classes this summer at the Young Actors' Theatre Camp taking place June 24 - August 11, 2014 at Camp Sempervirens (20161 Big Basin Highway in Boulder Creek) in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Tonight, October 23 at 8:00 PM, Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage and Sher Krieger Events are presenting Shawn Ryan in 'Live in Concert!'

Feinstein's at the Nikko is proud to announce the upcoming lineup for December 2014. Performers include Tony Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh, Tony Award winner John Lloyd Young, "American Idol's" Kimberley Locke, Tony Award nominee -- and San Francisco legend -- Sharon McNight, "America's Got Talent's" Shawn Ryan, Dave Damiani & the No Vacancy Orchestra with special guest Renee Olstead & Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr., San Francisco's favorite Russian redhead Katya-Smirnoff-Skyy, crooner Russ Lorenson, Bay Area jazz singer Yvonne Flores and more!

On Thursday, October 23 at 8:00 PM, Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage and Sher Krieger Events are presenting Shawn Ryan in "Live in Concert!"

Young Actors' Theatre Camp Program Directors Shawn Ryan and John Ainsworth announced today that several stars of stage and screen will lead master classes this summer at the Young Actors' Theatre Camp taking place June 24 - August 11, 2014 at Camp Sempervirens (20161 Big Basin Highway in Boulder Creek) in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Session dates are: June 24 - July 3; July 7 - 17; July 20 - 30 and August 1 - 11. Young Actors' Theatre Camp is one of the nation's premier drama and theatre camps where students ages 8 to 18 from around the world will be immersed in hands-on, diverse courses to hone their skills and incite their creative imagination.For additional information on Young Actors' Theatre Camp or to sign-up, visit campyatc.com or call (925) 858-3548.

Students at the Young Actors' Theatre Camp (YATC) will be acting, singing and dancing their way through their winter holiday break as stars from stage and screen come to teach students attending the Young Actors' Theatre Camp, taking place December 28, 2013 - January 3, 2014. Teachers scheduled for the Winter Camp include: John Ainsworth ('American Horror Story'), Daniel Dreifuss (Oscar-nominated producer, 'No'), Emmy Frevele (Los Angeles-based choreographer), Sarah Gaboury ('Parks and Recreation'), Kevin Kent (Emcee from Teatro Zinzanni), Matt Pittenger ('Community'), Meghan Rienks (YouTube sensation; former YATC camper), Shawn Ryan ('The Mentalist,' 'America's Got Talent') and cast members from The Book of Mormon, currently playing at San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre. For additional information on Young Actors' Theatre Camp, visit campyatc.com or call (925) 858-3548.

Below, check out an all-new FUNNY OR DIE video titled 'True Horror,' by ShawnJohnFilms.

Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Michael Feinstein are thrilled to welcome "America's Got Talent" semi-finalist and Bay Area local, Shawn Ryan, to Feinstein's at the Nikko for one performance only - Thursday, November 7 at 8 p.m. Called the "love child of Bette Midler and Peter Allen," Shawn Ryan returns to San Francisco to perform for the first time in four years. Featuring original comedy and jazz standards, Shawn's all-new show gives audiences a musical romp through tinseltown! Located within Hotel Nikko (222 Mason Street, San Francisco), Feinstein's at the Nikko presents a wide range of entertainers from stage and screen all within an intimate 140-seat cabaret setting. There is a $20 food and beverage minimum per person inside the showroom which guests can use towards cocktails as well as a variety of small plates crafted exclusively for Feinstein's at the Nikko by Executive Chef Philippe Striffeler, through Restaurant Anzu. Cheese and dessert platters will also be available in the showroom. Tickets for Shawn Ryan range in price from $25-$35 and are available now by calling 866.663.1063 or visitingwww.ticketweb.com.

Young Actors' Theatre Camp Program Directors Shawn Ryan and John Ainsworth announced today that several stars of stage and screen - including two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster (ABC's 'Bunheads,' Thoroughly Modern Millie, Anything Goes), Darren Criss (Fox's 'Glee,' How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying), Jonathan Groff (Fox's 'Glee', Spring Awakening) Cynthia Addai-Robinson (Stars' 'Spartacus', CW's 'Vampire Diaries'), Naomi Grossman (FX's 'American Horror Story') and Jim O'Heir (NBC's 'Parks and Recreation') - will lead master classes at the Young Actors' Theatre Camp taking place June 24 - July 30, 2013.

SHAWN RYAN in Concert Celebrating 11 Years in Cabaret on 11/11/11 Friday, November 11th , 2011 (8:00 pm) Hollywood's M Bar - One Night Only!

SHAWN RYAN in Concert Celebrating 11 Years in Cabaret on 11/11/11 Friday, November 11th , 2011 (8:00 pm) Hollywood's M Bar - One Night Only!

SHAWN RYAN Live at The M Bar! February 21st , 2009 (8:00 pm) The 'Gay Buble' Comes to Hollywood! Shawn Ryan from NBC's America's Got Talent returns to NYC With an ALL NEW show Written by Bruce Vilanch! Whether it is acting, singing, or charming Regis Philbin on America's Got Talent, Jazz Cabaret Singer Shawn Ryan is taking the world by storm, one song at a time! Shawn Ryan is Entertainment! Called the love child of Peter Allen and Bette Midler, Shawn's crooning and comedy are an unbeatable pair! Do not miss this show!

SHAWN RYAN Live at The M Bar! February 21st , 2009 (8:00 pm) The 'Gay Buble' Comes to Hollywood! Shawn Ryan from NBC's America's Got Talent returns to NYC With an ALL NEW show Written by Bruce Vilanch! Whether it is acting, singing, or charming Regis Philbin on America's Got Talent, Jazz Cabaret Singer Shawn Ryan is taking the world by storm, one song at a time! Shawn Ryan is Entertainment! Called the love child of Peter Allen and Bette Midler, Shawn's crooning and comedy are an unbeatable pair! Do not miss this show!