Rick began his career in the entertainment industry at age 15, where he started as a scenic designer for local a dinner theater. He then went on to study Theatrical Production & Design at Ithaca College (where he received his BFA in Theater). His career has covered all areas of the entertainment industry from Grand Opera to Soap Opera.
He is a member of the American Guild of Musical Artists, the National Association of Broadcast Engineers & Technicians, Actor's Equity Association, the Director's Guild of America and the Teamsters trade unions.
- 45 years as a professional Stage Manager and Designer for theatre and live events, supervising stage crews of up to 75 members. - 25 years as a professional Director, Associate Director and Stage Manager in television and film - 15 years as a producer of live events and television
His career has touched on various aspects and venues of the entertainment industry: Theatre, Opera, Symphony and Jazz Concerts, Feature films, Television (films, pilots and episodic television and commercials) Soap Operas and Magic.
Rick has worked across the United States. Everywhere from the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, to the Los Angeles Music Center to Lincoln Center in NYC. He has worked as a Writer, Producer, Director, Assistant Director, Stage Manager, Scenic, Lighting and Sound Designer and Production Supervisor. In 2004 he began directing the long-running One Life to Live. Having started a 10 year association with OLTL in 1999 as a stage manager and going on to become a full-time director, Rick has earned four Emmy Award nominations (2 wins) and eight DGA Award nominations (3 wins). He has also worked with to US Presidents.
He has spent several decades in live event, theatre, television and film, all the while honing his skills as a director. Additionally, as an educator Rick has taught multi-camera acting and directing at Ithaca College and Wildflower Studios in NYC. Most recently, in 2023 he formed Stuff of Dreams Entertainment, offering his skills an expertise as an Entertainment Consultant.