Darin Dahms seeks to continue growing as a theatre artist through collaboration. He has over 20 years of experience in various theatre roles including directing, production management, teaching, and acting. His guiding principles embrace collaboration and exploring the human condition through imagination. He has a Master of Fine Arts in Acting and directs, acts, and teaches across various theatres.

1. Darin Dahms
323.387.0316
ddahms1969@yahoo.com
AESTHETIC
There are two principles that guide my choices as a theatre artist. The first principle embraces the collaborative
quality of the Art. Everyone is treated with respect and their contributions are regarded as having intrinsic value.
The ideal of ensemble is key. The second principle embraces the magical nature of theatre. In this ephemeral
realm, we are free to explore the human condition limited only by the parameters of our imagination.
OBJECTIVE
I seek to continue to grow as an artist through collaboration with a variety of like minded individuals who are in-
terested in the ongoing exploration of the theatre and it’s possibilities .
DIRECTING
Cat’s—Paw (Actor’s Studio Production) The Promenade Playhouse
Women of Manhattan (Actor’s Studio Production) Elephant Theatre
Butterflies of Uganda: The Memories of a Child Soldier Greenway Court Theatre
Someone Who’ll Watch over Me (with Niva Dorrell) Greenway Court Theatre
Fran and Brian (workshop reading for Jim McClure) Greenway Court Theatre
Slam! University of South Carolina
Stage Blood Indiana University at South Bend
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Indiana University at South Bend
Feeding the Moonfish Indiana University at South Bend
The Author’s Voice Indiana University at South Bend
ACHIEVEMENT
BEST DIRECTOR (LOCAL) Butterflies of Uganda 18th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards
ACTOR’S STUDIO LIFETIME MEMBER
Member of Actor’s Equity Association
EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts in Acting—University of South Carolina
Bachelor of the Arts in Acting—Indiana University at South Bend
Milwaukee Repertory Theatre—Acting Internship
HISTORY
Production Manager, Greenway Court Theatre (2001—present): Oversee operations of theatre, schedule, and
work in a variety of technical aspects including lighting, sound and scenic construction.
Assistant Director/Group Leader, Theatricum Botanicum (2004-2006): Youth Drama Camp. Shakespeare,
Improv, Voice, Stage Combat, to students K-12.
Teaching Assistant, University of South Carolina (1998-2000): Intro Acting, Movement for the Actor, Intro to
Alexander Technique.
QUALIFICATIONS
I have been involved in virtually every aspect of the theatre from acting to directing to scene construction and
painting to lighting to writing. I am able to easily and efficiently communicate my ideas to an ensemble of actors
or a team of designers. Moreover, I understand specifically their needs and requirements. I am a director who is
capable of lucidly grasping the whole picture. Also, I understand the limitations of space and budget and I am ca-
pable of creating much with little. My ego is small, my imagination is large. I am a pleasure to work with.
References—available upon request Acting Resume—available upon request