About

Ronnie Joy Toone is a writer, actor, and cartomancer from New York, currently living in Los Angeles.

Their love for the esoteric draws them to complex themes, such as death, abandonment, magic, and mental degradation.

ronniejoytoone@gmail.com

I’m Ronnie, and this website was made specifically for you.

That’s right: from the color scheme to the font, I chose every element of this website because I knew you’d see it, and that means a lot to me, (Your Name)!

I’m Ronnie. But I’m so many others, too. I’m on a journey to be the best character conduit I can be. I play them, write them, love them, lose them –

No artist ever lives just one life, and my goal is to understand as many aspects of the human experience as I am able.

I was ashamed of this as a kid, because besides imitating accents I heard on TV and spending all my time writing fanfiction, I had no practical application for such a desire.

“It doesn’t pay!” “It’s hard work!” “It’s a listless, fruitless pursuit into fantasy” – also, I was too ugly for theater, so if I did get picked, it was to play a character I didn’t like and that didn’t fly.

But two years ago, I moved to Hollywood. Since then, I’ve not only written my first pilot – I wrote two more. And a short. I’ve worked on set and off, as an assistant and a scare actor (I’m attractive enough for this!!), as a teacher and a professional tarot reader.

I no longer have to be that weird little girl, lost in my imaginary worlds all alone: I create them for you, dear reader, and we can share them. I lend them my voice, my body, my words, and my soul. Each one is a rung on the ladder to Paradise, and we’re gonna climb it together, (Your Name), because we’re besties.

With Love,
Ronnie

P.S. idk if you saw, but I responded “yes” to your cookout invite! Can’t wait to see you and (Your Spouse’s Name) there! ❤

Writing Experience

FREELANCE WRITER
(March 2018 – present)
  • Writes, edits, and publishes short stories as a commissioned writer
  • Has written over 50 pieces spanning horror, LGBTQ+ romance, drama and comedy
CHARACTER WRITER, TAPAS MEDIA
(June 2021-September 2022)
  • Created series bible and all associated visual development materials for a YA adaptation
  • Wrote multiple episodes and worked alongside editors in a multi-faceted, fast-paced digital workspace
GUEST WRITER, CONSTELLAR: NOVA
(Fall 2021)
  • Contributed prose for an international-selling zine that grossed $10k in sales
  • Provided insight from previous zine hosting experience to aid lead designers and writing moderators
HOST/CONTRIBUTOR, GLAZED ZINE
(Summer 2020-Spring 2021)
  • Managed a 70-person team of writers and artists for a ~200-page zine that grossed over $5k in sales
  • Performed host duties including:
    • oversight of all written content;
    • copy editing and formatting;
    • creation of landing site for patrons;
    • social media marketing;
    • publishing an LGBTQ+ romance prose piece
STAFF WRITER, NONSENSE HUMOR MAGAZINE
(September 2015 – May 2019)
  • Participated in a writer’s room and contributed to “pitch sessions” with feedback and new ideas
  • Wrote 30+ satire articles and “Choose Your Own Adventure” stories
  • Attended the Princeton University Collegiate Humor Conference with members of The Onion, Reductress and Clickhole

Production Experience

PRODUCTION DESIGNER, “STARPOWER”
(February 2024, dir. Sam Thor)
  • Oversaw acquisition of props and headed Set Dec for a short drama
  • Created a handmade tombstone
CCSL CREATOR, THE TRANSCRIPTION STUDIO
(October 2023-Present)
  • Works alongside studio owner Jeff Zedlar to create ~150 page CCSL documents for dubbing, foreign distribution, and continuity
ESTATE MANAGER, PRIVATE
(January 2023-December 2024)
  • Managed property for a private client
  • Set up all property-related appointments with local contractors
  • Maintained strict confidentiality
  • Performed all other associated assistant duties (booking appointments, pickups and deliveries, etc.)
2nd A.D. / PROD. COORDINATOR, “SECRET MENU BEAUTY PAGEANT”
(July 2023)
  • Oversaw scheduling and all associated production coordinator duties (talent/crew travel, work/location permits, call sheet distribution, etc.)
  • Assisted 1st AD and Director to create an efficient and positive on-set environment
ART PA, “THE OTHER TWO” (SE03)
(July – October 2022)
  • Assisted prop master with prop acquisition, organization and inventory
  • Performed runs as needed
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT, “FBI: MOST WANTED” (SE04E04)
(April 2022 – August 2022)
  • Substantiated and logged transactional receipts for Art Department
  • Performed runs as needed
COVID TESTING ADMINISTRATOR, “THE PERIPHERAL” (AMAZON)
(June 2022 – August 2022)
  • Responsible for check-in and testing coordination for all crew and cast
  • Maintained COVID-19 related safety protocols both on-set and in-studio
ADMIN. ASSISTANT, GIBSON ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES
(January 2022 – June 2022)
  • Provided equipment inventory updates, rental/purchase quote generation and other administrative assistant duties
  • Assisted with on-site production as needed
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT, “DEAD RINGERS” (AMAZON)
(October 2021 – December 2021)
  • Performed runs for EP
  • Assisted background with costume-related needs
ART DIRECTOR, “WILDFLOWER”
(February 2020, dir. Michael Grosso)
  • Oversaw all aspects of set design, wardrobe, and makeup
  • Collaborated with set designers and carpenters to construct an 8-foot hand-painted crucifix
ASST. PRODUCER, “SARA AND THE ANIMALS”
(September 2019, dir. Joel Austin)
  • Assisted with location scouting, crafty and set design
  • Created trailer
COMMERCIAL P.A., STUDIO SIX AGENCY
(May 2015 – June 2017)
  • Organized calendars, arranged meetings and edited copy for newspapers and television
  • Assisted with storyboarding, voiceover talent and color correction as needed

Performing Experience

BRIDGET/MOM/CECILY/NICOLE, “Guess Who’s Coming To…” (LIVE)
(April 2024, dir. Aleisha Hull)
JESS, “Starpower” (VOICE)
(February 2024, dir. Sam Thor)
SCARE ACTOR, THE MYSTIC MUSEUM (LIVE)
(June 2023-October 2023)
– Also performed tarot readings (see The Muse Project)
SCARE ACTOR, L.A. Haunted Hayride (LIVE)
(Fall 2023, 13th Floor Entertainment)
RHONDA,“Secret Menu Beauty Pageant”
(July 2023, dir. Frank Campisano IV)
ABIGAIL HOBBS,“CHILD OF GOD” (VOICE)
(October 2020, dir. Joel Austin)
MOTHER,“WILDFLOWER”
(February 2020, dir. Mike Grosso)
SARA, “Sara and the Animals“
(September 2019, dir. Joel Austin)
D-2245, The Foundation: SCP-1562
(March 2019, dir. James Troici)
CRYING GIRL, SCP: 087 (VOICE)
(JULY 2018, dir. James Troici)
SCARE ACTOR, Scared by the Sound (LIVE)
(October 2014-October 2016)

Education

FILM STUDIES AND PRODUCTION, HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
(August 2015 – May 2019)

In college, I was a staff writer for Nonsense, performed live poetry/music/comedy at a venue/public art space/my garage, and was on the Dean’s List every semester. Eventually I became an Honorary Open Mic-master of Open Mic Ceremonies (or the HOMO MC) at 13 Hope Street, the aforementioned venue-garage.

I graduated with a 3.5 GPA and minored in both Creative Writing and Religious Philosophy.