Daniela graduated the College of Staten Island in 2015 and received her BS in Dramatic Arts with a minor in American Sign Language. She served as a dedicated member of the stage crew for multiple productions, including: “A Streetcar Named Desire,” “Arms and the Man,” and “Eurydice.” As a direct result, she was given the opportunity to work as a stagehand, ADL, as well as board operator in various productions at the college. In spring 2016, Professor Sean Edgecomb invited Daniela back as an alumna to serve as assistant director for the premiere of “The Mirror: An Evening of Symbolist Plays by Women”. After training with Kristi Funk Dana, Daniela became particularly interested in voice and diction training as a catalyst to give young people voice and agency towards self-confidence and social change. This work was extended during her final year at the college in which she created, directed, and performed “If Tomorrow…” Daniela’s one-woman show that was influenced by personal experience with the effects of bullying and suicide. Daniela is thrilled to continue her journey in her fifth year with the Touring Company as the Resident Stage Manager! She is looking forward to the future years with IlluminArt!
