Daniel T. Ballard runs Dolphin Wizard Puppetry and Toys, which designs and constructs puppets for theater productions. The company specializes in rod puppets, hand puppets, and creature suits, and collaborates closely with directors on character designs. Dolphin Wizard trains actors in puppetry techniques and produces variety shows, slam performances, and educational workshops featuring original puppet characters. The company is based in Gainesville, Florida and works on both professional and student theater productions throughout the region.