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How do you create a truly unique, brilliant and creative person? One who is devoted to the exploration of community, education, activism and art.
You take one-part citizen of the Choctaw Nation.
Combined with a screenplay writer and director.
Blend in stage actor and arts educator.
Bake it all under his current position at New York University, Program Manager, Creative Careers NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development & NYU Production Lab.
When done set loose on the world and stand back until the world is a better place.
Key Takeaways:
- Daniel Leeman Smith is a multi-hyphenate arts professional (program manager, director, playwright, arts educator, creative producer) who combines multiple disciplines to build a career in the creative industry.
- Through NYU’s Wasserman Center and the NYU Production Lab, he helps students gain real-world experience, connect with employers, and receive career coaching for creative paths.
- His passion for storytelling is tied to community service and creating opportunities for underrepresented communities, emphasizing impact alongside craft.
- In playwriting, he draws on physical theater and devising techniques, focusing on creative problem-solving and telling stories through images and physicality.
- He advocates for more diverse storytelling that isn’t centered only on trauma, encouraging artists to explore a wider range of narratives.
- A major theme is the value of continuing education and adaptability as essential traits for sustaining a successful career in entertainment and the arts.
