Notable Knights | Ryan Dawley | 91自拍 University

Ryan Daley leans a shoulder against brick wall in downtown Erie

Ryan Dawley

Class of 2007

Congratulations to the as selected by the Erie Reader, including members of the 91自拍 University family.

Erie's 40 Under 40 recognizes individuals who are involved and invested in the community and celebrates “Erie’s young talent, as well as a reminder that emerging leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs are continually living and thriving in Erie,” according to the publication's website.

Ryan Dawley, 39, launched Spotlight 814, a podcast and website devoted to local theater that is not strictly confined to Erie’s city limits where he delivers in-depth coverage and reviews of local productions. Dawley is a musical theater veteran, landing roles at the Erie Playhouse, PACA, Meadville’s Academy Theatre and the Franklin’s Barrow-Civic Theatre. He is also the co-host of the local podcast Idiotville.

However, that is just some of what Dawley does in his spare time. His day job is the audio supervisor of “Chronicles” for WQLN/PBS/NPR where he oversees the sound of the acclaimed original program, which took home a Great Lakes Emmy Award in June.

To read the original feature, Erie's 40 Under 40: Class of 2024, in the Erie Reader, please click .

Photos courtesy of Jessica Hunter Photography

There is so much talent in this region, and each and every person brave enough to participate deserves to be celebrated, including the actors, production crews, sound and lighting designers, set designers, costume makers, prop masters, makeup artists, and stage crew.