About

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Daniella Wheelock is a Chicago-based mixed race queer theatre maker. She is originally from San Diego, California, and graduated magna cum laude from the Conservatory for Theatre Arts at Webster University in St. Louis with a degree in directing. Following her time in St. Louis, Daniella spent the 2016-2017 season with Milwaukee Repertory Theatre as a Directing Emerging Professional Resident, where she assistant directed six shows, including their new production of A Christmas Carol. In addition to the Milwaukee Rep, Daniella has assistant directed at companies such as the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis and Steppenwolf Theatre Company. She has directed across the country, in cities including San Diego, Boise, St. Louis, Milwaukee, New York, Bloomington, Indianapolis, Columbus, and, of course, Chicago. She is a proud member of the Artistic Advisory Committee at Constellation Stage and Screen in Bloomington, IN, and a DirectorsLabChicago alumna and steering committee member. As an arts administrator, she is an Institutional Giving Consultant at Artistic Fundraising Group. Daniella is an outspoken activist, and is passionate about increased diversity in the theatrical room, from the casting room to the season selection committee.

Resume available here.