DANIELLA IGNACIO​ | d​ ramaturg, director, technician, theatre artist 

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DRAMATURGY 
AU Rude Mechanicals, Washington, D.C.  
● Production dramaturg ​for T ​ he Picture of Dorian Gray, Variety Show: Events With 
Guilty Intentions, ​and ​Hamletmachine ​(2019-2020)​: C
​ onducted research and gave 
presentations to the cast on the plays’ history and theatrical structure. Wrote 
dramaturgical notes for show programs. Created a lobby display to convey themes of the 
show to the audience. Assisted with script editing.  
 
DIRECTING 
AU Rude Mechanicals, Washington, D.C.  
● Associate artistic director​ for the 2018-2019 season (with special emphasis on 
Variety Show: True History ​and ​The Dybbuk​) and ​assistant director ​for ​God of 
Carnage: ​Worked with directors to ensure artistic quality of the shows, alongside the 
Artistic Director. Visited rehearsals and provided notes and feedback. Directed with an 
interdisciplinary concept for a scene in ​God of Carnage​.  
 
STAGE MANAGEMENT and TECHNICAL WORK 
Capital Fringe Festival, Washington, D.C. 
● Assistant stage manager/ensemble​ for S
​ oul Redeemer (​ 2019): ​Provided assistance 
to the Stage Manager/Assistant Director. Compiled bios for the program. Helped organize 
quick and efficient load-in and load-out to the Fringe venue. 
Harold and Sylvia Greenberg Theatre, Washington, D.C.  
● Stage manager ​for ​The Government Inspector (​ 2019), dir. Tara Giordano: ​Sent out 
daily calls, rehearsal reports and performance reports to coordinate the production. Called 
cues for the show during technical rehearsals and performances. 
● Box office associate​ and u ​ sher​ (2019-present): ​Printed out tickets prior to 
performances. Engaged in customer service to sell tickets through point of sale ticketing 
system (AudienceView Campus). Provided tickets at will call. Directed audience to seats.  
● Overhire production assistant ​(2019-present): ​Provided additional assistance for 
Greenberg performances as a stagehand and sound board operator.  
● Spotlight operator ​for ​Pippin (​ 2018), dir. Isaiah Wooden: ​Operated spotlight for all 
technical rehearsals and performances. Communicated with the lighting designer and 
stage manager. Created tracking sheet for cues. 
AU Rude Mechanicals, Washington, D.C.  
● Assistant stage manager​ for​ A Midsummer Night’s Dream ​(2019): ​Assisted with set-up 
and load-out of lighting equipment into performance space. Took notes during rehearsals. 
 
OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE  
AU Rude Mechanicals, Washington, D.C.  
● Outreach Director​ (2019-2020): ​Developed diversity and inclusion strategies for the 
troupe, including new formats for diversity workshops that focused on mental health and 
addressing intersectionality. Planned and led monthly troupe meetings. Paired together 40 
freshmen and new members with older members of the troupe for the mentorship 
program.  
Keegan Theatre, Washington, D.C.  
● PR intern​ (2019): ​Supported marketing efforts by managing social media accounts, 
writing copy for social media, and posting content on a daily basis. Created videos and 
photos to promote productions, education programs, and special events. 
Theatre Communications Group / American Theatre Magazine, New York City, N.Y. 
● Editorial intern​ (2018): ​Editorial tasks included fact checking, copy editing, digital 
archiving and writing news briefs and season announcements. Wrote feature articles on 
professional theatre companies nationwide. Coordinated with theatre PR coordinators to 
secure interviews. Assisted with general needs of the American Theatre staff, including 
setup for special events and panels. 
Kidz Theater, New York City, N.Y.  
● Production and PR intern ​(2016-2017): ​Created promotional video, photo, and graphic 
content for Instagram and Facebook accounts to intensify the company’s early stages of 
social media strategy. Served as administrative assistant and checked attendance, cast 
dramaturgy homework assignments, and cast forms. Assisted with load-in and strike. 
Painted set pieces.   
JCC MetroWest, West Orange, N.J.  
● Usher, box office associate,​ and ​show counselor ​(2014-2017): ​Assisted with box 
office. Helped set up and sell concessions at intermission. Cared for 30-80 children 
performing with the JCC Children Production Company. Worked backstage to create and 
organize sets and costumes. 
National Asian Artists Project, New York, N.Y.  
● Intern​ for ​Oliver! ​(2014), dir. Steven Eng, chor. Baayork Lee: ​Served as an 
administrative assistant in rehearsals. Served as a child wrangler during performances. 
 
EDUCATION  
American University ​- B.A. in Performing Arts: Musical Theatre and B.A. in Journalism, 
expected graduation spring 2021 
GPA:​ 3.64