Daniel Takacs

Founding member of leadership and administrative team for an early childhood Montessori school, taught ages 1–3 and managed operational duties including safety, insurance, and board finances.

Taught memoir-based playwriting to elder students across multiple residences and directed student plays for performance, specializing in elder storytelling techniques.

Assistant directed and taught undergraduates, producing productions with MFA designers and BFA actors while mentoring student performers and managing production elements.

Designed and taught theatre courses for children aged 7–16, oversaw six interns, and developed curricula in Shakespeare, improvisation, voice, movement, and playwriting.

Created drama curriculum for ages 12–13 focusing on acting technique and Aristotelian storytelling with emphasis on Shakespeare, Chekhov, and student work.

Provided private coaching in Stanislavski-based technique and audition preparation for students of all ages, with a focus on Shakespearean performance and audition etiquette.

Taught improvisation, puppet construction, musical theatre and directed young-audience productions while emphasizing collaboration and self-esteem for students ages 10–13.

Co-founded a devised theatre company and led world premieres and workshop productions, including multi-artist devising and community-engaged performances.

Founded and directed a regional theatre company producing classical and contemporary plays including multiple Shakespeare productions, building audience engagement and creative ensembles.

Completed an M.F.A. in Theatre Education with a major in New Play Development and a Certificate in Arts Administration.

Grade: Cum Laude

Earned a B.A. with majors in Drama and English and a minor in Creative Writing, graduating Cum Laude.