News
Moving to LA!
My fiancé Sophie has been accepted into UCLA for their PhD, so this August we’re moving to LA! I’m unbelievably grateful for the good times and all the wonderful work I’ve been fortunate enough to do here in St. Louis. While I’m sad to be leaving this wonderful city, I’m beyond excited to enter this next chapter on the west coast.
New Short film casting
I’m excited to be working once again with the amazing Christopher Büttner (who DP’d for Count to Three) on his upcoming film I Felt Younger When We Met. I’ll be starring as the lead Sven in this mind bending romantic drama, set to film later this May, 2024.
Critical Acclaim Thomas Patrick Riley as “Elder Thomas” in THE WHALE
“Riley’s performance is exceptional. His work with Roth, Kapetanovich, and Backer is marvelous” (James Lindhorst, boradwayworld.com) “Excellent work from Thomas Patrick Riley” (Michelle Kenyon, kdhx.org) “Thomas Patrick Riley has a breakout opportunity as Elder Thomas, and he’s splendid.” (Lynn Venhaus, poplifestl.com) “Nadja Kapetanovich and Thomas Patrick Riley as Charlie’s angry daughter Ellie and the proselytizing Elder Thomas elicit genuine sympathy and pathos through their portrayals.” (Tina Farmer, riverfronttimes.com)
‘Freaky Friday’ style short, Lead with Your Hips Wrap
I just wrapped on a new student film project titled Lead with Your Hips. A comedic exploration of gender and vulnerability, Lead with Your Hips follows a high school star quarterback and his equally popular cheer captain girlfriend navigating young adulthood after waking up and discover they’ve mysteriously switched bodies.
Missouri PSA Work
I just had the opportunity to support an amazing cause through filming a statewide government PSA for Missouri988, a mental health crisis hotline. Getting to read off of a teleprompter for the fist time was a great experience, and I always love when my work intersects with causes I’m passionate about, such as mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
THE WHALE Reviews!
Critics are calling St. Louis Actor’s Studio’s production of The Whale “totally absorbing and profoundly moving” (Gerry Kowarsky, hecmedia.org) “A finely wrought production” (Tina Farmer, riverfronttimes.com), "acted with impressive depth” (Michelle Kenyon, kdhx.org) and “Impossible to let go of a single moment of any of it” (Richard T. Green, talkinbroadway.com). “The direction is sharp, the acting is flawless, and the technical theatre quality is first-rate” (James Lindhorst, broadwayworld.com). “An exemplary Cast” (Lynn Venhaus, poplifestl.com).
First SAG Commercial
I just wrapped my first ever SAG franchised commercial project, playing a Veterinary Tech for Senvelgo Pet Insulin! I had a blast on set at Bruton Stroube Studios (pictured) getting to play with dogs and cats all day as well as improv with some talented commercial actors. All in all, an amazing first commercial experience.
Commercial VO
I’m beyond pleased with my brand new Commercial Voice Over Demo. A big thank you to Paul Liberti and John Robnett for making me sound like I just came off the air! To give it a listen, head on over to my Voice Over Demos page, found under the Media tab above.
New Short Film
This March, I’ll be starring as “Arthur” in Haylee Rebecca Struckhoff’s surrealist short film titled With All My Love. Set in 1954, With All My Love is based on the true story of her very own grandparent’s love story. I’m beyond excited to bring this story to life in my first period film project.
Count to Three Wrap
I just wrapped on my largest film role yet, playing “Noah” in Jacob Wooten’s upcoming short Count To Three. This project has been nothing short of transformative for me as an actor and artist, and I can’t wait for us to hit the Midwestern film festival circuit over the coming months. Count to Three will premiere for a limited run at the Hi-Pointe Theatre in St. Louis this May.
Hold On! Reviews
Critics are calling The Black Repertory Theatre’s World Premiere of Hold On! “Spellbinding Storytelling”, a “first rate production”, and an “exceptional piece of theatre.” (broadwayworld.com). “Webb’s historical drama is spectacularly brought to life by Ron Himes’ direction” with “dynamite performances from his entire cast.” (broadwayworld.com). “Director Himes and his well-selected cast ensure that such history is given a vibrant interpretation in The Black Rep’s presentation.” (laduenews.com). “The entire cast of fourteen are terrific with not one false note among them.” (kdhx.org). “It’s a superbly crafted production of a well-constructed script, featuring a first-rate cast. It’s another example of theatrical excellence from the Black Rep.” (snoopstheatrethoughts.com)
Broadway World Win
The people have spoken! The St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s production of The Game’s Afoot won Best New Play Or Musical at the 2023 Broadway World St. Louis awards! Being part of this cast was magical, and telling the true history of soccer in St. Louis was an experience I won’t soon forget. Thank you to all the wonderful patrons who voted for us!
New Partnership!
I am thrilled to share that I’ve signed with TalentPlus, a talent and entertainment agency based in St. Louis. TalentPlus will represent me in TV, film, commercial, and print modeling throughout the St. Louis area. I am incredibly grateful to Sharon Tucci and Caitlin Tadlock at TalentPlus, and I can’t wait to see what this partnership will bring! Feel free to reach out to my rep using the information on my “Contact” page.
World Premiere at the Black Rep.
I’m honored to be playing a role in the world premiere of Hold On!, which will open the Black Repertory Theatre of St. Louis’s 47th season. I will be portraying Leverne, a deputy registrar in this never-produced play by Paul Webb, which inspired his screenplay for the Oscar-nominated film Selma. This poignant story follows Martin Luther King Jr. during the historic civil rights protests in Selma, Alabama and the violence and turmoil that followed. I am humbled to play a small part in this historic performance and originate a role in this premiere! You can see Hold On! at the Edison Theatre in St. Louis from January 10th-28th, 2024.
New STL Short Films!
I’ve recently wrapped a Senior Thesis film at Webster University in STL titled The Milk of Human Desire directed by Analiese Bloom. I played the supporting role of “Noah” in this tale of love and revenge. Next up, I’ll be portraying “Noah” (not a typo!), the lead role in the romantic drama Count to Three, another Senior Thesis film directed by Jacob Wooten.
Commercial VO - Puelo Dog Boarding Co.
I had a blast trying out my home studio voice over set-up as I voiced Hank the Pug in the launch commercial for Puelo Dog Boarding Company! This was a great experience for my first commercial VO spot.
The Game’s Afoot
I am honored to join the cast of this year’s production of Shakespeare in the Streets, an annual celebration of St. Louis history through new adaptations of Shakespeare’s plays, put on by the esteemed St. Louis Shakespeare Festival. I will be joining the cast of The Game’s Afoot, adopted from the Henriad by local writer Ben Hoch, as Hotspur. You can see this imaginative soccer-themed adaptation across from the St. Louis City Soccer Stadium from September 14-16th, 2023.
TV Pilot
I have been cast in my first TV pilot! I’ll be playing a co-star role named “James” in the pilot episode of “Hard to Forget,” a limited-run mini-series about two queer women navigating relationships, family, love, mental heath, race, and sexuality, produced by Doing Nicely Productions. I’m looking forward to filming in Chicago for the first time next summer as part of this project!
THE WHALE
I’m beyond excited to announce that I will be joining the award-winning St. Louis Actor’s Studio to play the role of Elder Thomas in their production of The Whale by Samuel D. Hunter, running from April 5-21th, 2024 at the Gaslight Theatre.
VO Narrator - World Chess Hall of Fame
I’m thrilled to be one of four actors narrating T.S. Eliot’s poem The Waste Land for the World Chess Hall of Fame’s exhibit titled “T.S. Eliot: A Game of Chess.” If you find yourself in St. Louis, you can check out the exhibit from May 17th, 2023- January 21st, 2024! It was an honor to bring this work to life, working with Eliot scholar Frances Dickey from the University of Missouri.
I’m so thrilled to share that I’ll be embarking on my first Equity tour with the Rep. Theatre of St. Louis from January-May 2023! I’ll be portraying the Old Green Grasshopper in James and the Giant Peach and Bryce/Bull/Lawrence/others in The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. I’m looking forward to getting on the road as we take these shows to young audiences across the Midwest!
On Tour with the Rep. Theatre of St. Louis!
STL Short Film - Fontanini, Fontanini
I had a blast shooting my first short film since moving to St. Louis! I am grateful to have been cast in the role of Holden in Sean Greene’s film, “Fontanini, Fontanini,” produced by Purple Elephant. You can stream the film now online!
Moving to STL
Big news — I’m leaving the East Coast and moving to St. Louis! My partner Sophie and I are relocating to the Midwest while Sophie pursues their Master’s Degree at Washington University in St. Louis, and I’m looking forward to beginning my professional career! I can’t wait to explore all this city has to offer, including the incredible arts scene and professional theatre.
Video Game VO
I’m excited to announce my first professional voice over project with the team at Ursa Mayhem Media! This summer, I voiced the lovable stoner “Robby” for their upcoming video game “Here There Be Bears.” The game explores Post Traumatic Stress Disorder through an escape room-style virtual reality game, and you can view the trailer now on Steam!
Au Revoir REM Collective!
After a year and a half of producing original works for film and stage, the REM Collective has gone on an indefinite hiatus. When I co-founded this group during the pandemic with just 3 members, I had no idea that it would soon blossom into the exciting, supportive artistic community it eventually became. Boasting over 30 members from college students to professional artists, 7 short films, 3 dance films, 2 music videos, a live operetta, open mics, and more, the legacy of the REM Collective lives on through its work and its members. Leading group taught me so much about collaboration and allowed me to wear so many hats, including as an actor but also as a director, writer, producer, casting director, movement director, fight coordinator/choreographer, and more.