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Daniel “DT” Willis is an American Scenic Designer for Stage, Film and Live Events. DT has assisted a number of scenic designers on multiple projects since 2012 including Court Watson, Jesse Poleshuck and Tony Award™-Winning designers Clint Ramos and John Arnone. His work has been seen ... (read complete bio)

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DT Willis Biography

Daniel “DT” Willis is an American Scenic Designer for Stage, Film and Live Events.

DT has assisted a number of scenic designers on multiple projects since 2012 including Court Watson, Jesse Poleshuck and Tony Award™-Winning designers Clint Ramos and John Arnone.

His work has been seen on numerous professional Off-Broadway and Regional theatrical productions including: Appropriate (Signature Theatre), Booty Candy (Playwrights Horizons), Colored Museum (Huntington Theatre Company), Sunshine Boys (Guthrie Theater) and Stagger Lee (Dallas Theater Center) for which he was the Associate Designer.

Under lead designer Josh Zangen, DT provided design support on numerous high-profile projects including The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Pride and Prejudice The Musical (La Mirada), Alvin and the Chipmunks and The Lazaretto Tour with Grammy™ Award-Winning musician Jack White.

Between 2014-2017, DT was a resident scenic designer at Long Island's John W. Engeman Theater leading scenic design for countless productions such as: Evita, The Producers, The Full Monty, West Side Story (2015 BroadwayWorld Long Island Award- Best Set Design in a Musical), Mamma Mia, Memphis and 2017's Oklahoma!.

DT holds a BA in Technical Theatre from Pepperdine University, an MFA in Stage Design from Southern Methodist University (SMU) and is a proud member of The United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829.





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Riverside Center For The Performing Arts Presents GREASE Photo Riverside Center For The Performing Arts Presents GREASE
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2019

'Grease is the word' at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts from January 8th through March 15th! Travel back to the 50s and join Rydell High's senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding 'Burger Palace Boys' and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking 'Pink Ladies' in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical. The incredible music, lyrics, and book were written by Warren Casey and Jim Jacobs. The production will also include some of your favorite songs from the movie, as special licensing has been arranged.

BWW Review: Riverside Center for the Performing Arts' A CHORUS LINE Captures Lightnin Photo BWW Review: Riverside Center for the Performing Arts' A CHORUS LINE Captures Lightning in a Bottle
by Jeremy Bustin - Aug 7, 2018

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts closes its season with the classic Broadway musical A CHORUS LINE. From the iconic opening number to the show-stopping finale, 22 triple-threat performers work tirelessly and prove this production is something really special. There have been recent tours and productions in Virginia, but this is the 'One' audiences really must see.

BWW Review: NEWSIES Reigns 'King of New York' at the John W. Engeman Theater At North Photo BWW Review: NEWSIES Reigns 'King of New York' at the John W. Engeman Theater At Northport
by Jaime Zahl - Jul 27, 2018

The second act of Disney's 'Newsies' opens with a show-stopping number titled 'King of New York,' in which the Newsies celebrate their newfound celebrity in the press. The cast and production team of the John W. Engeman Theater's stunning production have equal reason to celebrate. Bringing to life a spectacle of pure entertainment, they earn the title of 'King of New York' - or Long Island, rather.

Photo Flash: The John W. Engeman Theater Presents NEWSIES Photo Photo Flash: The John W. Engeman Theater Presents NEWSIES
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2018

The John W. Engeman Theater presents Newsies. Performances began on Thursday, July 19 at 8:00pm and run through Sunday, September 2, 2018. Check out photos from the production below!

Photo Coverage: The Cast of NEWSIES at The John W. Engeman Theater Northport Celebrat Photo Photo Coverage: The Cast of NEWSIES at The John W. Engeman Theater Northport Celebrates Opening Night
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 23, 2018

The John W. Engeman Theater presents Newsies. Performances began on Thursday, July 19 at 8:00pm and run through Sunday, September 2, 2018. Check out photos from the cast's opening night party below!

Photo Coverage: NEWSIES Take Opening Night Bows at The John W. Engeman Theater Northp Photo Photo Coverage: NEWSIES Take Opening Night Bows at The John W. Engeman Theater Northport
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 23, 2018

The John W. Engeman Theater presents Newsies. Performances begin on Thursday, July 19 at 8:00pm and run through Sunday, September 2, 2018.

Riverside Center Presents A CHORUS LINE Photo Riverside Center Presents A CHORUS LINE
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2018

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Fredericksburg, Virginia is excited to be celebrating 20 years of bringing the best of Broadway in Virginia with the legendary and iconic Broadway musical, A Chorus Line starring J. Clayton Winters as Zach and Nicole Oberleitner as Cassie. A Chorus Line begins performances on July 25th and runs until Sunday, September 16th.

John W. Engeman Theater Presents NEWSIES Photo John W. Engeman Theater Presents NEWSIES
by Stephi Wild - Jul 3, 2018

The John W. Engeman Theater announces the cast and creative team for NEWSIES. Performances begin on Thursday, July 19 at 8:00pm and run through Sunday, September 2, 2018.

BWW Review: RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN'S OKLAHOMA!
by Melissa Giordano - May 17, 2017

Brilliantly ending their spectacular 10th season, Long Island's John W. Engeman Theatre offers a great incarnation of the iconic, game-changing musical Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!. Excellently directed by Engeman vet Igor Goldin, this production runs through June 25th at the gorgeous Northport venue. The cast is truly outstanding and the whole production is well done.

Photo Coverage: The Cast of OKLAHOMA! Celebrates Opening Night
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 14, 2017

The John W. Engeman Theater's OKLAHOMA! is now open! Performances run now through Sunday, June 25, 2017. Take a look at the cast celebrating opening night below!

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STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of THE FULL MONTY at The Engeman Theater
by Stage Tube - Feb 10, 2017

The John W. Engeman Theater presents THE FULL MONTY, now running through March 5, 2017.