Daniel Garner has been doing technical theatre for over 15 years and graduated from Weber State University in 2023 to be a lighting designer and stage manager. Some of his credited works include Dracula, Aida, Hunchback (In Concert), The House of Edgar Allan Poe, Sunday in the Park with George, Ruthless!, and We Foxes. Now that he has acquired his BA degree, he will be pursuing his MFA degree at Wayne State University starting Fall 2025.
When Daniel isn't doing theatre, you can find him enjoying time with friends and family or further advancing his knowledge in technology. He would like to thank all his friends and family who have pushed and supported him in his career choice.
Scholarships and Awards include:
Winner of Best Lighting Design award for Dracula at the Hart Awards in 2025
Nominations for Best Lighting Design for Aida and Dracula at the Hart Awards in 2025
2nd Place for Lighting at KCACTF 2020 for Poe
Regional Winner and National Finalist for KCACTF Region VIII 2020 for Poe
Finalist at KCACTF Region VIII 2018 for Poe
Tuition waiver for 4 consecutive years
Recipient of the Rell T. Thompson Scholarship for Technical Theatre
Outstanding Lighting Design award for We Foxes and Ruthless!
Upcoming projects: Annie with Ogden Musical Theatre
