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Disney Dream (D21 Cast)
Danielle McKnight is currently a cast member aboard the Disney Dream, performing as a Mainstage Performer in The Walt Disney Theatre. She can be seen in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, and Disney’s Believe! Danielle debarks the Disney Dream on July 4th, 2022!
Kill The Whale: A Musical Odyssey
Danielle McKnight played Fedallah in Kill The Whale: A Musical Odyssey by Daniel Henrie Emonds, directed by Chloe Treat. This show was featured in the 2021 Polyphone Festival for New and Emerging Musicals.
Check it out here: https://polyphone.org
This mixed-media and partially-live performance was live-streamed on Saturday, April 24th at 2 P.M. EST. The recording of this performance was streamed on the Polyphone website from April 24th until May 2nd.
The Funnyhouse of a Negro
Danielle McKnight performed as The Duchess of Hapsburg and Mother in a reading of The Funnyhouse of a Negro by Adrienne Kennedy, with The Residential Acting Company NYC.
This discussion series streamed live via Zoom on Thursday, April 22nd at 6 P.M. EST.
Voice Acting Gigs
Danielle McKnight has been working as a freelance voice actor and singer during the Covid-19 pandemic. She uses her home studio to record VA work as well as vocals for songs. Currently, she is pausing her business to perform with Disney Cruise Lines for the 2021-2022 season!
Big Fish
Danielle McKnight performed as The Witch in Big Fish, at Indiana University.
Shows ran October 23-26, 2019 — 7:30 P.M., October 30-November 2, 2019 — 7:30 P.M. in the Ruth N. Halls Theatre.
Sticks and Stones
Danielle finished her summer performing in a new musical, Sticks and Stones, written by Emily Goodson and directed by Kate Galvin. This show features the music of Neko Case, transposed and music directed by Brandon Magid. Danielle played Meggy, a tomboy 13 year old girl who inherits a great power that she must decide whether to use for the good of the town or the good of her new crush, Winnie.
Shows ran July 25-26, 2019 — 2 P.M., July 30-31, 2019 — 7:30 P.M. in the Wells-Metz Theatre.
Little Shop of Horrors
Danielle spent her summer performing as Ronette- a street urchin- in Little Shop of Horrors, directed by Richard Roland, music directed by Terry LaBolt, and choreographed by DJ Gray.
Shows ran July 13, 21, 27, 2019 — 2 P.M., July 5-28, 2019 — 7:30 P.M. in the Wells-Metz Theatre.