Daniel D. Drake

Daniel D. Drake is an accomplished professional in the performing arts sector, currently serving as the Assistant Director of Interactive Arts & Media at Columbia College Chicago since February 2023. Concurrently, Daniel holds the position of Executive Director at Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre and serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Bitter Jester Foundation for the Arts. Previously, Daniel was the Managing Director for the Theatre Conservatory at Roosevelt University and also worked as the Production and Facilities Coordinator within the school's Chicago College of Performing Arts. With extensive experience as a stage manager for various productions across multiple institutions, Daniel's educational background includes a Master of Arts in Performing Arts Administration from Roosevelt University and a Bachelor of Science in Theatre Design/Production from Illinois State University.