My name’s Daniel Shain Graf (he/they), I’m currently based in New York City, and this spring, I’ll be graduating with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Pace University. There, I was fortunate enough to train in acting, vocal technique, dance, clowning, improvisation, and sketch comedy.
I was raised nearly 45 minutes from Manhattan in Westchester, New York. I must’ve sensed my proximity to it all, because before I could walk I was quoting Tango Maureen “this is weird, fuckin’ weird” to anyone who would hear me out. Since then, I’ve been entertaining strangers and I aim to keep that streak alive as I enter this next step in my exciting career.
Aside from theater, I feel safest on my skateboard. I often take long rides and get crazy lost to clear my head or enjoy some adventure. I also find a lot of passion in history and learning about biology and physics. I feel strongly about self exploration and meditation, and I talk to myself a lot. I appreciate people with strong opinions, people who wonder, and people who prefer cats. A core facet of me is my passion for enjoyment because even my pain — like my joy, myself, and everything in between — is temporary. So why not soak it in while I can?