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Danielle Skraastad is a director, teacher and actor. Danielle teaches Games at the MFA Acting Program. She has worked on the development of The Games Project since 2006. She has previously taught classes and workshops for SUNY Albany, SUNY Purchase, QuestStar, SummerStage, The Heifeitz Institute, among others.

Recent directing credits include the Rope In Your Hands (Frigid Festival), Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train and A Hudson Holiday (StageWorksHudson), and original plays Confidence Camp, Road Trip and Junior Year (SummerStage). At SummerStage she also directed several Shakespearean productions including Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. She was a guest artist for The Mississippi Summer Arts Institute at the Bologna Performing Arts Center and directed Once On this Island and Romeo and Juliet. She co-wrote and co-starred in Big Times directed by Leigh Silverman.

Danielle Skraastad's acting credits include Broadway: All My Sons. New York: IHO and The Wake at The Public Theater, The Pain and the Itch at Playwrights Horizons, Anon at The Atlantic, Lidless for Page 73, Red Haired Thomas, Cressida Among the Greeks and The Eyes of Others at The Ohio, Carrie PS 122 with Theater Couture, Big Times with WET, A Midsummer Night's Dream with The Continuum Project, New Day at Theater for a New City, Fugue at The Cherry Lane Theater and Lascivious Something at The Cherry Lane (Mentor Project). Regional: Berkeley Rep, The Kirk, Two River Theater Festival, The Wilma, Hartford Stage, ACT/Seattle, Portland Stage Co, StageWorks/Hudson, The Lantern. TV/Film: "Unforgettable", "Law and Order", "SVU", "Fringe", "Mercy", 27 Dresses, Business of Story.

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Danielle Skraastad STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theatre Off-Broadway World Premiere Play, 2020
Maxine

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater's Off-Broadway Revival, 2019
Performer (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
WP Theater & NYTW Off-Broadway Production, 2019
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Women's Project Theater Production, 0
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Company, 2013
D.K. (Delia) Eriksen

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater & Signature Theatre Company Co-Production, 2011
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2008
Neighbor

Ann Deever (Understudy)

Lydia Lubey (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Lorraine Taylor (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Liz Kruger


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Check out photos from opening night curtain call of Appropriate!

Theatre Philadelphia Unveils First Full Slate Of Barrymore Nominees Since 2019


The Barrymore Awards return to honor the 2022-2023 theatre season in Philadelphia. With 66 productions recommended, this year's nominations celebrate the diversity of local artists and theatre companies. Stay tuned for the ceremony date and location announcement.

Ken Urban's Play DANGER AND OPPORTUNITY Will Receive Reading This Week


 Jacob Stuckelman announced that Award Winning Playwright Ken Urban will receive an industry reading of his new full-length play Danger and Opportunity directed by Jack Serio (This Beautiful Future) on Thursday, August 4th at TheaterLab (357 West 36th Street, 3rd Floor). 

Potomac Theatre Project's 35th Season To Include Plays By Caryl Churchill, Steven Berkoff, Robert Chesley, and More


This season’s line-up includes SEX, GRIFT AND DEATH, an evening of one act plays by Steven Berkoff and Caryl Churchill, directed by Richard Romagnoli and Cheryl Faraone, and REVERSE TRANSCRIPTION, an evening of two intertwined one act plays by Robert Chesley, Jim Petosa and Jonathan Adler, directed by Jim Petosa.

Potomac Theatre Project Announces 35th Season


PTP/NYC (Potomac Theatre Project), in association with Middlebury College, proudly presents its 35th repertory season, running July 5 - 31, 2022 in a limited Off-Broadway engagement at The Atlantic Stage 2 (330 West 16th Street). Previews begin July 5 and openings begin July 10.

Potomac Theatre Project to Present 35th Repertory Season Off-Broadway at The Atlantic Stage 2


PTP/NYC (Potomac Theatre Project), in association with Middlebury College, will present its 35th repertory season, running July 5 - 31, 2022 in a limited Off-Broadway engagement at The Atlantic Stage 2 (330 West 16th Street). Previews begin July 5 and openings begin July 10.

PTP/NYC Announces Off-Broadway Season At Atlantic Stage 2


PTP/NYC (Potomac Theatre Project), in association with Middlebury College, has announced its 35th repertory season, running July 5 - 31, 2022 in a limited Off-Broadway engagement at The Atlantic Stage 2 (330 West 16th Street).

Photos: First Look at the World Premiere of WHEN MONICA MET HILLARY


Miami New Drama has released photos from the world premiere production of When Monica Met Hillary, a new play by Winter Miller (The Public Theater’s In Darfur) and directed by Margot Bordelon (Playwrights Horizons’ Wives). 

Miami New Drama to Present the World Premiere of WHEN MONICA MET HILLARY


Miami New Drama Artistic Director Michel Hausmann and Managing Director Nicholas Richberg have announced the world premiere production of When Monica Met Hillary, a new play by Winter Miller (The Public Theater’s In Darfur) and directed by Margot Bordelon (Playwrights Horizons’ Wives).

Boomerang Theatre Company Presents BEFORE AFTER OR WHATEVER


Boomerang Theatre Company will present a one night only streaming presentation of BEFORE AFTER OR WHATEVER, a new comedy written by Carl Holder and directed by Johnny G. Lloyd.

Listen to Jeremy O. Harris, André Holland, Corey Stoll, Estelle Parsons & More in THE MS PHOENIX RISING Podcast Mini-Series


Playwrights Horizons is presenting The MS Phoenix Rising, a serial dark comedy fiction podcast created by writer Trish Harnetiaux (Tin Cat Shoes, How to Get into Buildings) and director Katie Brook (Dr. Ride’s American Beach House, How to Get Into Buildings), launching today (March 16).

The Play Company Presents Mini-Commissions by Katie Brook & Trish Harnetiaux, William Burke and More


The Play Company today shared the series of Mini-Commissions they initiated in April, offering audiences digital access to exciting new works by artists creatively navigating the constraints of our times.

VIDEO: Cynthia Nixon, Michael Urie And More Join Directors' Cut Edition Of THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES


The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues added an exciting new twist last night with a special edition: Directors' Cut,

The Play Company Announces #Playfrom6FeetAway Spring 2020 Programming


The Play Company has announced #Playfrom6FeetAway Spring 2020 programming, a series of experimental new works and stimulating conversations that can be experienced together, even as we hunker down and shelter in place.

Red Bull Theater to Stream Reading of 'TIS A PITY SHE'S A WHORE


Red Bull Theater today announced the LIVESTREAM and FREE presentation of an online reading of John Ford's classic play 'TIS PITY SHE'S A WHORE, featuring the complete cast of Red Bull's acclaimed 2015 Off-Broadway production, directed by Mr. Berger.

Red Bull Theater Postpones THE ALCHEMIST


Red Bull Theater today announced the postponement of their upcoming Off-Broadway production, The Alchemist, due to the circumstances surrounding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

BWW Review: Eboni Booth's PARIS, A Tragic Indictment Of Low-Wage Employment At Big Box Retail Stores


Sometimes the most truthful answer to the standard job interview question, 'Why do you want to work here?', is 'I'm behind on my rent, I have no health care and I'm desperate for money because I don't make enough at my other job.'

Photo Coverage: Atlantic Theater Company Celebrates Opening Night of PARIS


Atlantic Theater Company Celebrated opening night of Paris last night, January 21, which runs for a limited engagement through Sunday, February 9th, 2020 Off-Broadway at Atlantic Stage 2 (330 West 16th Street).

Review Roundup: PARIS Opens at Atlantic Stage 2 - What Did the Critics Think?


Paris opened last night, Tuesday, January 21st for a limited engagement through Sunday, February 9th, 2020 Off-Broadway at Atlantic Stage 2 (330 West 16th Street).

Photo Flash: Get a First Look at Production Photos of PARIS, Opening Tonight at Atlantic Theater Company


Paris opens tonight, Tuesday, January 21st for a limited engagement through Sunday, February 9th, 2020 Off-Broadway at Atlantic Stage 2 (330 West 16th Street).

Danielle Skraastad FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Danielle Skraastad been in?

Danielle Skraastad has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

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Danielle Skraastad has not appeared in the West End.

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