Daniel Sheridan, Performing Arts Supervisor

Daniel is proud to have grown up in Davenport. He comes from a family of two parents, four younger sisters, two brothers and a couple cats. He is not afraid to say that he is used to constant negotiation and patience. A graduate of West High School, he was a longtime member of Davenport Junior Theatre (1994-2001). At DJT, he was a mainstage performer, teacher and on the Junior Staff. He would continue to come back and teach at DJT during his college years.

Daniel received his B.A. in Theatre from Saint Ambrose University. While at Ambrose, Daniel had the chance to practice in theatre as an actor, designer and director. He spent time abroad at University of London Queen Mary studying performance art. He was also a professional performer at ComedySportz (Rock Island) for six years.

Daniel focused on performance at the University of Connecticut, where he earned his MFA in Acting. While there for three years, he studied Vocal Technique (Linklater, Fitzmaurice, Houseman, Stern), LeCoq Movement, Suzuki, Comedia, Clown, Shakespeare, and a variety of acting styles / approaches. Daniel was a company member of the Connecticut Repertory Theatre and was seen in many productions. He also worked in the Connecticut Repertory Theatre's management office for three years.

Daniel returned to Junior Theatre in 2008. He was Artistic Director of the Mainstage from 2008-2020. At DJT, Daniel has directed and designed (lights, sound, scenic, tech director, etc.) on over 30 shows at DJT. He has collaborated with local authors to bring all new, original plays to the DJT Mainstage.

Other directing credits include Hamlet at the Antioch Classical Theatre Company, just outside San Francisco. He has directed multiple productions for the Curtainbox Theatre Company (Davenport, Iowa). He has also directed at Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, and directed and designed at St. Ambrose University Theatre Department and QC Theatre Workshop. He has been collaborated with a wide array of local organizations to help bring arts to kids and frequently does workshops and other community outreach.

In 2014, Daniel received the Innovation Award from the Young Professional's Network through the QC Chamber of Commerce.  In 2017, Daniel was awarded the Showtime Pal Award for his work securing the funding an laying the vision for the renovation of DJT's home theatre, The Mary Fluhrer-Nighswander Theatre. This $180,000 project was completed in 2017. At the 70th Anniversary for Junior Theatre the board honored him with the Mary Fluhrer-Nighswander Excellence in Theatre Award.

Daniel is currently the Performing Arts Supervisor for Davenport Parks and Recreation and the Development Director for Junior Theatre Inc. Daniel also loves finding time as an instructor, director, and designer whenever he can. He lives in Davenport with his amazingly talented partner and their two beautiful boys.