Dani Snyder-Young

Dani Snyder-Young is an accomplished academic and theatre professional with extensive experience in teaching and directing. Currently serving as an Associate Professor of Theatre at Northeastern University since June 2017, Dani specializes in activist and socially engaged performance as well as creative practice research methods within undergraduate and PhD programs. Previous roles include Associate Professor of Theatre at Illinois Wesleyan University, where Dani led a multidimensional BA Theatre Studies major and taught various theatre courses, and Company Member at Halcyon Theatre, focusing on grant writing and educational program development. Dani's career also includes positions at Pace University, Opening Act, Present Tense Theatre, and Boston Theatre Works, showcasing a commitment to artistic leadership and education throughout a diverse range of theatre projects. Dani holds a Ph.D. and MA in Educational Theatre from New York University and a BA in Theatre and English from Wesleyan University.