D'aniel’s first job was as a carnival worker; it’s all been downhill since then. Originally from Minnesota, D'aniel has been working in professional theatre for over 20 years. In the spring of 2018 he earned his MFA from the University of Georgia. He has worked in Chicago with Prologue Theatre and Chicago dell'arte, and recently spent nine months in residency with the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre. Prior to that he worked at the Commonweal Theatre as a resident ensemble member for five seasons where he directed and acted in over a dozen shows. He is also a member of the Dramatists Guild with several plays produced. After spending the last 3 years acting/directing/teaching in Tallahassee Daniel in back in the Twin Cities.