Press

“…at which point Kara [Ryen] pulls a really shady move and says, “Carolyn, what’s your dating mantra? Date ’em, train ’em, dump ’em?” and laughs a mean-girl laugh as Carolyn summons all the forces of the universe into having the earth split open and swallow her whole.”
‍ ‍-Harper’s Bazaar on “Love Story”

“Ryen and her cohorts give imagery to Jess's ordeal without judgments. The pictures tell the thousand words of an inescapable reality in the life of one young woman...portrayed with startling clarity and realism by Ms. Ryen.”

-Broadway World on “CASHED”

"Serena Ryen is hilarious, tragic, and just freaking mesmerizing — a bleary-eyed, kinda gross Disney princess — and you can’t help but want to spend more time with her."

-Basket of Kisses on “CASHED”

"Anyone who doubts that there’s an abundance of female musical theater talent out there will find out the truth in this show. No one will nod off at Serena Ryen’s Sleeping Beauty."

-The Star Ledger on “Disenchanted”

“High Score” in Deadline

Awards

Serena’s Award winning work includes:

  • The Ensemble Tribute at the Gotham Awards for Love Story

  • Best Actress for CASHED (CICHFF)

  • Best Actress for CASHED (CIAFF)

  • Audience Favorite Award for CASHED (HollyShorts Monthly)

  • Best Short Film for High Score (CFF)

  • Stop Hate Award for High Score (Immigration FF)

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