Richard has been Producing, Directing, Choreographing and Teaching since 1982. He has focused his work in the genres of Musical Theatre (Richard has directed and/or choreographed over 100 productions); and Concert Dance (Richard was the founding member of Against the Grain/MEN IN DANCE, and is the Producing President for the organizations Festival of MEN IN DANCE, now in its 25th year). Some of Richard’s favorite productions at The Shedd include GUYS AND DOLLS, THE KING AND I, PAL JOEY (in concert), and DAMN YANKEES!. He is very grateful to be creating again!