Ron has produced, directed and choreographed over 40 productions. He began his career as an actor, dancer and singer in Philadelphia. He worked for several years as an actor in NY and Philly prior to moving to California in 1984. He continued his education in theatre at Cal State University Los Angeles. He later became the founding Artistic Director and producer of the American Musical Theatre Repertory in Los Angeles, CA; a company which produced workshops of new musicals.

Ron moved to the Palm Springs area in 1999 and was the founder and Producing Artistic Director for the Joslyn Center Theatre and Joslyn Players from 1999 through 2007. During his tenure he created an award winning theater company and venue, supported and respected by the community.

He continued his directing training in 2002 by attending the Directors LAB West, an annual program developed as a branch of the Director LAB of Lincoln Center. D L W invited him to serve as a guest speaker at the 2006, 2008, and 2010 annual LAB in Los Angeles, California.

For more information on Mr. Celona's bio and career, please visit www.roncelona.com