About Me

Originally from Rapid City, SD, Rory Behrens is a true renaissance man. Growing up on 140-year old cattle ranch, Behrens' youth was defined by the natural beauty of the prairie and the Black Hills. He was fortunate to catch the music and theatre bug from his legendary educators at Rapid City Central High School. Attending college in Aberdeen, SD Rory earned a Bachelors of Music Education and a theatre minor from Northern State University in 2007.

From there his professional journey has included performing, teaching, directing, production and composition. Notable companies include Northern Fort Playhouse, Shawnee Theatre, Tommy O's Playhouse, Jewel Box Theatre, OKCity Repertory, Theatre L'Homme Dieu, Painted Sky Opera, Minnesota Opera, Colorado Light Opera, Opera on Tap. 

His performance experience also extends to choral ensembles such as Kansas City Symphony Chorus, Exultate Chamber Chorus and Orchestra, Barbershop Harmony Society, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Convention Chorus, University of Central Oklahoma Concert Chorale and Chamber Singers, Northern State University Concert Choir, Chamber Singers and Vocal Jazz Ensemble and the Ol' North Vocal Band.

He has taught music and theatre in Rapid City and Aberdeen, SD; Cashion, Spencer, Edmond and Oklahoma City, OK; Kansas City, MO.

He currently holds memberships in Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (Theta Nu 01'), NafME, and ACDA.