Stage right
An actor and musician, Daniel has been involved in nearly every play produced by Northwestern theatre since his freshman year—sometimes on stage, sometimes back stage. His acting in Picasso at the Lapin Agile during his sophomore year earned him special recognition from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. Daniel’s also been involved in the RUSH dance concert as a performer and producer.
A part scripted for me
In a way, Northwestern chose me. I’d applied to other colleges and included Northwestern as a backup option. I didn’t have a fervent yearning to attend the college that’s in the same town as my high school; I wanted to venture out and see the world. Little did I know, a college creates its own world, no matter where it’s located. As I applied to other colleges and universities, the application process was either infuriating or didn’t go through, sending me back to repeat the entire process. Northwestern’s application process was smooth sailing, and when I visited, I felt not only a sense of being home, but also a freedom to explore. I was supported and encouraged to choose whatever path was right for me, even if it wasn’t Northwestern. But, in fact, it seemed God was opening doors to lead me to Northwestern.
Open casting
The theatre department at Northwestern embodies family in the truest sense of the word. Once you walk through the doors of the DeWitt Theatre Arts Center, you’re accepted as part of the community we have here, no matter what your background is.
Roles for everyone
I can’t express how fortunate I am to be part of Northwestern’s theatre department. All aspects of theatre are brought to students’ attention and then you’re given the opportunity to delve into particular areas and experience what they’re like. In doing so, everyone is able to contribute to the process and nobody is beneath or above anyone else. All parts of the “machine” are equal. The strength of the community is immeasurable. Everyone contributes to the entire ensemble to produce something as great as possible to invoke thought and entertain our audiences.
The play’s the thing
I want to experience so much in this world, and I think that’s partly why I became a theatre major—to have the opportunity of at least tasting different aspects of life through different characters on stage. Most of all, I want to have adventures, listen to people’s stories and share them. I intend to enjoy the journey fully.
