Actor, Writer, Director
River Helland
Actor
As The River Flows
My Story
While I am currently focused on developing as an aspiring actor, I also have a passion for writing stories. I am working on my first screenplay, and I love the immersion into each discipline of theater. I plan to continue to broaden my theatrical horizons by exploring the direction and production aspects of developing plays.
Classically trained at tota music & theater conservatory
3 years of music lessons with a primary focus on the trumpet
performed at Morsani hall at the renown Straz Center
performed in a half dozen theater productions
Statewide recognition for production of Chicago
landed the title role in beauty and the beast production
Inspiration –
“Live like you’ll die tomorrow, work like you don’t need the money, and dance like nobody’s watching.”
– Bob Fosse
“Great theatre is about challenging how we think and encouraging us to fantasize about a world we aspire to.”
– Willem Dafoe
Work
My Recent Work
Pride and Prejudice
Comedy, Theater Adaptation, 2024
Chicago
Musical, Theater Adaptation, 2023
Beauty and The Beast
Drama, Theater Adaptation, 2022
Article
Its all about timing, and that’s all.
As I embark on my acting career, I plan to branch out and learn all aspects of theater. I am currently working on a screenplay, and just starting to undertake the process of directing. Through hard work, determination, and a little luck, I expect that these next 3 years of lessons, practice, and studying will help round out my skill set to allow me to take on any role that I am given an opportunity with.
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I am interesting in connecting with anyone who wants to discuss opportunities, lessons, or any additional way that I can hone my craft.