May « 2009 « Ryan Oakes

Telluride’s Mountainfilm Festival

May 30th, 2009

On May 22nd, Ryan participated in the Symposium at the 2009 Mountainfilm Festival in Telluride, CO. The Symposium, which was hosted by Chef Ming Tsai, featured presentations by a number of top scholars and scientists who all spoke about food issues. To break up the long sessions, Ryan presented illusions customized for the food theme and designed to highlight certain environmental issues.

Ryan’s sister, Lauren, co-produced the film that won the Audience Award and Festival Director’s Award at the 2008 festival. Visit the Red Gold web site for more information the film.

Mountainfilm Symposium in Telluride, CO

Tags: customization, mountainfilm, Performances
Posted in Performances |

The Real Hustle re-runs

May 17th, 2009

Apparently, truTV is currently re-airing select episodes of The Real Hustle. Check your local listings or set your DVR to catch them! The mini-site at trutv.com can still be seen here: The Real Hustle.

Posted in Television |

US Naval Base in Yokosuka, Japan

May 5th, 2009

Ryan just returned from a one week tour at the US Naval Base in Yokosuka, Japan. Sponsored by Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Ryan performed shows for troops, military personnel and their families. While on the base, which is home to over 30,000 US citizens, he performed a total of 7 shows at the various off-site military housing facilities as well as a show at the main theatre with Sideswipe. (Ryan had toured through several European Naval bases with Sideswipe in 2007. They are a great team of martial artists and were featured on America’s Got Talent. Check them out at SideSwipe Pro).

While at the base, Ryan was also privy to a private tour of the USS George Washington, the only nuclear powered aircraft carrier in Asia.