Who is this Dan guy?
"I don't think I've figured that out yet.
I am absolutely sure of this, I love musicals.
A true product of a liberal arts theatre college, I started as most theatre nuts, as an actor. However, I quickly was intrigued by all of the parts that make up this thing we call musicals.
I attended a conservatory for awhile to become a performer, but quickly felt it too narrow a focus. I wanted to learn about everything theatre, and do it all. I have fortunately been an actor, a technician, a scene shop guy, a scenic designer, a lighting designer, an electrician, a high school drama teacher, college professor and a director.
Then 14 years ago, I hit a crossroads. Where to next? Write a musical! Yeah right! I can't do that! But why not? And why not me?!
So here I am, four musicals later, ready to see my 'babies' go on to bigger, better lives. Take a look, give a listen, and let me know what you think.
Oh yeah, I am also 34 years married to my college sweetheart and have 4 astounding children, Jonathan, Emma, and twins, Andrew and Ben.
In all, things are really good!"
Dan's Bio
Dan is the General Manager and Associate Professor at the Clark State Performing Arts Center where he was awarded the 2010 President’s Award for Professional Excellence. He has technical directed the local performances of the national touring companies of “The Illusionists,” “Stomp,” “Rent,” “Peter Pan with Cathy Rigby,” “Cabaret,” “Lord of the Dance,” “Seussical, the Musical,” “Cats,” “The Drowsy Chaperone,” “In the Heights,” “Beauty and the Beast,” and many more. Dan has worked with the late Gregory Hines, Mandy Patinkin (twice), Bernadette Peters, Sutton Foster, Alfie Boe, Seth Rudetsky, Liz Calloway, Linda Eder, Betty Buckley, and Carol Channing.
Dan is also a composer and writer of musicals. He has written the book, music and lyrics for “Flash, a new musical,” presented in 2010. His most recent work is entitled “The Last Pirates of the Vast Golden Treasure, a rollicking new pirate musical,” a 2019 Rave festival finalist.
Dan graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Wilmington College in 1987 and a Master of Arts degree from Miami University in 1989. He also attended the musical theatre program at the College-Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati, Ohio.
He is the undeserving husband of Karen, and proud father to Jonathan, Emma, Andrew, and Ben.
And just for fun,
Dan played the part of
Sir Robin in "Spamalot." "I said I love all parts of musical theatre..."
