Ronvé O’Daniel is a New York-based actor, songwriter, rapper, producer, playwright, and teaching artist. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Musical Theatre from Wright State University.
In 2014, Ronvé worked with longtime collaborator Jevares Myrick to develop an original musical called iLLA! A Hip Hop Musical. Since it's creation, iLLA! has enjoyed three sold out development runs in Toledo, Atlanta, and New York. Most recently, it has been selected to be part of the 2017 Eugene O'Neill Theater Center National Music Theater Conference. It was also been selected to be part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival for two consecutive years – 2015 and 2016, picking up awards along the way. In 2015, they received NYMF’s Developmental Reading Award for Excellence and most recently they won NYMF’s Show Score Best of Fest Award in 2016. iLLA! has been featured on FOX-5, NBC-24, PIX-11, BroadwayWorld.com and Time Out New York for two consecutive years, and was also named one of the Top 10 Musicals Not to Miss at NYMF 2015 by Playbill.
Ronvé has stayed busy as of lately developing and participating in several creative projects. In August 2016, Ronvé released his latest album, Motivation Music, which is currently available on iTunes and ronve.bandcamp.com. He also organized, produced, and performed a concert version of iLLA! at Joe's Pub at the Public Theater in NYC to a packed house. In the fall of 2016, Ronvé was featured as a performer and writer for Tony Award winning Hamilton actor Daveed Diggs and Def Poetry Jam's Rafael Casals latest project entitled #BARS Workshop. Currently you can hear Ronvé's voice featured on the latest commercial for Blinds to Go - check it out below!
In 2014, Ronvé worked with longtime collaborator Jevares Myrick to develop an original musical called iLLA! A Hip Hop Musical. Since it's creation, iLLA! has enjoyed three sold out development runs in Toledo, Atlanta, and New York. Most recently, it has been selected to be part of the 2017 Eugene O'Neill Theater Center National Music Theater Conference. It was also been selected to be part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival for two consecutive years – 2015 and 2016, picking up awards along the way. In 2015, they received NYMF’s Developmental Reading Award for Excellence and most recently they won NYMF’s Show Score Best of Fest Award in 2016. iLLA! has been featured on FOX-5, NBC-24, PIX-11, BroadwayWorld.com and Time Out New York for two consecutive years, and was also named one of the Top 10 Musicals Not to Miss at NYMF 2015 by Playbill.
Ronvé has stayed busy as of lately developing and participating in several creative projects. In August 2016, Ronvé released his latest album, Motivation Music, which is currently available on iTunes and ronve.bandcamp.com. He also organized, produced, and performed a concert version of iLLA! at Joe's Pub at the Public Theater in NYC to a packed house. In the fall of 2016, Ronvé was featured as a performer and writer for Tony Award winning Hamilton actor Daveed Diggs and Def Poetry Jam's Rafael Casals latest project entitled #BARS Workshop. Currently you can hear Ronvé's voice featured on the latest commercial for Blinds to Go - check it out below!
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BIOGRAPHY
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Ronvé O’Daniel is a New York-based actor, songwriter, rapper, producer, playwright, and teaching artist. A trained musical theater performer, born in Queens, NY and raised in Georgia, Ronvé combines his unique passion for both theatre and hip-hop into his workshop series called The LAB. More than just a performer and writer, he is an educator who believes in active participatory learning and creating a safe environment where students can examine their creativity and communicate in ... continue reading
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Music
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As a rapper, Ronvé co-founded the group The Undergrads, who released a mix-tape, two albums, and opened for acts such as Kelly Rowland, Bone Crusher, and Travis Porter. As a producer, Ronvé co-founded Varsity Squad Productions, and worked with notable figures such as 2-Chainz, D.J. Toomp, and D.J. Jelly.
In 2011, Ronvé released his debut solo album entitled He Speaks So Well...continue reading |
iLLA! A Hip Hop Musical
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Set against the challenges of the 2008 U.S. financial meltdown we meet Prince, a classically trained dancer who dreams of becoming a rap star. After suffering a humiliating defeat at a leading open mic competition, Prince struggles to redeem himself in the eyes of his friends and family. He falls hard for a girl named Stacy but his family's prejudices threaten to tear them apart. Can Prince overcome his fears and troubled home life to achieve his Hip Hop dreams? continue reading
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WORKSHOPS
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Invite Ronvé to your school or program today! Ronvé offers workshops that can be implemented for small or large audiences. He uses his experiences and talents to produce a creative and positive learning experience for the students.
Learn more about The Lab Workshop and The Live Q&A programs! |
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