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DANIELLA CAGGIANO is a queer disabled director and intimacy director committed to radically centering queer voices and women’s voices on stage.

​Her work challenges traditional power structures and explores taboo topics, inviting audiences to sit with discomfort and welcome empathetic vulnerability. ​
She is a member of Roundabout's Directors Group and a former MTC Directing Fellow, Drama League Resident, and alum of the Lincoln Center Directors Lab. Daniella has directed or developed work at NYTW, Joe’s Pub, The Tank, WOW Cafe, HERE, and Rattlestick among others. Favorite directing projects include a site-appropriate Fun Home in a funeral home (starring Tony nom. Jenn Colella), Next To Normal, Glass Town, Vinegar Tom (performed with an original Riot Grrrl score), Show Me Eternity and Macbeth.
​Daniella has also assisted or associate directed for rockstars such as Leigh Silverman and Rebecca Taichman.
MFA: The New School, BA: Sarah Lawrence College ​
​www.daniellacaggiano.com @dfcaggiano

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A WALRUS IN THE BODY OF A CROCODILE to Continue Syracuse University Department of Drama Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2025

The Syracuse University Department of Drama will continue the 2024/2025 season with the uniquely engaging “A Walrus in the Body of a Crocodile” by MJ Kaufman, directed by Daniella Caggiano. Learn how to attend.
Semi-Staged Reading of FROCI By Frank J. Avella to Take Place At NYU Casa Italiana
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2024

Explore the Queer Italian-American experience in FROCI, a play by Frank J. Avella, with a semi-staged reading at NYU's Casa Italiana. Discover themes of identity and assimilation. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Syracuse University Department of Drama Reveals 24/25 season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2024

The Syracuse University Department of Drama has announced the 2024/2025 season. Learn more about the lineup here!
Free Reading Of FROCI By Frank J. Avella to be Presented at The Tank
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2024

A semi-staged reading of Frank J. Avella's FROCI, a play about growing up queer and Italian-American in the 1980s, will be presented at The Tank.
THE SCARLET LETTER Musical To Receive Concert Presentation At The Green Room 42
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 16, 2024

The Green Room 42 in NYC will host a concert of the new folk-music, feminist THE SCARLET LETTER MUSICAL by Kenady Sean & Christine Hand Jones on September 6, featuring Ximone Rose and Cara Rose DiPietro.
Amas Musical Theatre to Present Developmental Readings of SHOW ME ETERNITY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2024

Amas Musical Theatre and the Amas Musical Theatre Lab, will present developmental lab readings of Show Me Eternity, a new musical with music & lyrics by Samantha Caps and book by Annie Dillon. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Goo Goo Dolls Musical HERE IS GONE Gets Industry Reading
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 1, 2024

Songs from the iconic rock band the Goo Goo Dolls will be performed in an industry reading of a new jukebox musical, with a Sci-Fi narrative penned by playwright James Meneses. The musical, titled HERE IS GONE, is slated for a private industry reading on March 7th.
MAIDEN VOYAGE by Cayenne Douglass to Play The Flea Theater in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2024

Maiden Voyage by playwright Cayenne Douglass, directed by Alex Keegan, will play The Flea Theater, March 2-17. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Off-Broadway Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Off-Broadway Awards!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards; TITANIQUE & More Lead
by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards December 5th Standings; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
SHOW ME ETERNITY Makes Off-Off-Broadway Premiere This Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2023

The award-winning musical Show Me Eternity will premiere Off-Off-Broadway at Culture Lab LIC this fall from November 30th - December 4th, 2023.
Photos: First Look at S. Dylan Zwickel's THE MOSS MAIDENS, Now Streaming through Sunday
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 5, 2023

The Moss Maidens from playwright S. Dylan Zwickel is making SheNYC Arts Summer Theater Festival history as the first production to be extended twice in the festival’s eight-year existence. The digital production will stream from August 4th - August 6th. Check out photos here!
S. Dylan Zwickel's THE MOSS MAIDENS Makes SheNYC History With Two Extensions
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2023

The Moss Maidens from playwright S. Dylan Zwickel makes SheNYC Arts Summer Theater Festival history as the first production to be extended twice in the festival's eight-year existence.
S. Dylan Zwickel's THE MOSS MAIDENS Comes To SheNYC Arts Summer Theater Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2023

The Moss Maidens from playwright S. Dylan Zwickel will play the Connelly Theater (220 East 4th Street, New York, NY 10009) August 2nd, August 5th, and August 6th as part of the SheNYC Arts Summer Theater Festival.
Amas Musical Theatre Reveals Winners of Fifth Annual Eric H. Weinberger Award For Emerging Librettists
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2023

 Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Producer) has announced the recipients of the fifth Eric H. Weinberger Award for Emerging Librettists, a juried cash and production grant given annually to support the early work and career of a deserving musical theatre librettist.
Syracuse University Department of Drama to Present MELANCHOLY: A CHAMBER MUSICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 27, 2023

Who says sadness isn't fun? Certainly not award-winning playwright Sarah Ruhl. The Syracuse University Department of Drama closes its 2022/2023 season with Ruhl's “Melancholy Play: A Chamber Musical,” directed by Daniella Caggiano, April 28 through May 7.
Kuhoo Verma, Kayla Zanakis & Natalie Myrick to Join The Fled Collective's Celebration Of The Multiverse Of SMJ
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2023

The Fled Collective will present a fundraiser to support their upcoming production of SWAY written by SMJ and directed by Daniella Caggiano.
The Fled Collective Announces Complete Casting For SWAY Workshop Production At The Flea Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2023

The Fled Collective has announced complete casting for the workshop production of SWAY, written by SMJ and directed by Daniella Caggiano. The strictly limited engagement will begin performances in The Siggy at The Flea Theater on May 19 and runs through May 27. Tickets are $25 and available through Eventbrite. The Fled Collective will also be offering free tickets to patrons who identify as members of the global majority.

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