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​Danny Ward​

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I was on my first set before I was old enough to understand what acting was. It was for a toy store in Denver, Colorado. I was placed on a sound stage with what seemed like a mountain of toys and told to play. How could I not fall in love with it?

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I have since acted in features, shorts, improv teams, commercials and more. About five-years ago, my focus shifted more to writing, directing and editing. Most recently, I directed and co-produced the soon-to-be-released narrative visual album "Fairytales for the Fatherless" as well as the award-winning web-series "Living Thru The Lens", a handful of short films and more. See samples of my work at wardfilms.com

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My pursuit to develop my own style came soon after starting as a student at Kalamazoo College, where I was exposed to performance history and theory as well as their practical applications. I absorbed all I could, both in and out of the classroom, until, finally, I moved to New York City. There, I continued my studies at a variety of professional studios and workshops, including Black Nexxus, where I studied under Susan Batson, The Sally Johnson Studio, The Studio, The Atlantic Theater Co., The New School, and more.  And, after years of auditions, call backs, booked parts and constant study, I began teaching and directing.

 

George Burns used to say, "Acting is all about honesty. If you can fake that, you've got it made." Acting is all about honesty. But why fake it? I've developed a style that embraces the idea of accepting the circumstances of the moment and allowing yourself to believe them.  It sounds simple. But it takes work.

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Please, contact me with any questions or requests.

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