Ruffy Landayan

Ruffy Landayan received his BFA in theatre, with an emphasis on acting from UC Santa Barbara. Upon receiving his degree he embarked on theatrical opportunities at The Western Stage Theatre Company in the central coast region of California. There he worked not only as an actor, but also as an assistant director, acting coach, and mentor for their Young Company Theatre Program. In the Monterey County, Landayan was a visible talent performing in Flower Drum Song, Will Rogers Follies, Annie, and the world premiere of the play The Seven Colored Flower, written and directed by Rick Kuhlman. At the Western Stage he created his performance art troupe the R.A.T. Pack, which combined acting, performance art, movement, dance, music, and spoken word into a one night performance benefiting the funding of the Young Company. He also took on the role of Chino in West Side Story for Cabrillo Music Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza and for the Pacific Repertory Theatre in Carmel. In 2005-2