In The Media
In a stunning turn of events, sometimes other people write about the art I make and not the other way around!
Ride the Cyclone
at Bowie State University
(Music Director)
“Music Director Daniella Ignacio coached the singers well…Mostly, it’s just a fun, sometimes scary rollercoaster ride.”
-DC Theater Arts
Merrily We Roll Along
at Keegan Theatre
(Music Assistant)
"Broadway’s 'Merrily' shows that it deserves to be in that upper tier of musicals, the ones you have to see. The production here in Washington shows that word of its greatness can be spread by the Keegans of the world, too.”
-The Washington Post
Head Over Heels at Wildwood Summer Theatre (Conductor/Associate Music Director)
“The six-piece orchestra was larger than life and was located upstage center under several platforms, and they sounded great.”
-DC Theater Arts
The Lightning Thief
at Wildwood Summer Theatre (Dramaturg)
“One thing that impressed me about the Wildwood program is its commitment to providing training opportunities in all aspects of theater production...most impressively a dramaturg AND assistant dramaturg (Ileana Blustein and Daniella Ignacio)...the dramaturgs spent time discussing the history of Greek mythology, dyslexia and ADHD with the cast to gain an understanding of what challenges Percy Jackson dealt with as he grew up.”
-DC Theater Arts
AAPI Women's Voices Theatre Festival at Strand Theater Company (Si Qi/Cathy/Jenna)
“Jolene Mafnas is another Antarctic scientist in ”Hot Pot,” as well as an emigree to the U.S. in ”Cousins and Soup.” Mafnas shares that story with Daniella Ignacio, who carries the weight of the old country while the pair work together at their great uncle’s soup recipe. Both actors are wonderful in that piece...”
-MD Theatre Guide
The Boy Detective Fails
at American University
(Ensemble)
“Especially impressive is the fluid and inventive movement of the cast in the space. A song-and-dance solo might have a backup chorus “tap dancing” in sneakers. Or “set pieces” such as desks or a cave or a wall might be physically configured by the ensemble.”
-DC Theater Arts
The Pliant Girls
at American University (Kem)
“Many of the cast noted that sisterhood to them included supporting other women, holding them accountable and uplifting them. Others said it was an undeniable bond.”
-The Eagle
Miss You Like Hell
at American University
(Assistant Music Director)
“Music Director Nathan Blustein and Assistant Music Director Daniella Ignacio explored various digital platforms to find the best fit for ensemble music rehearsals.”
-AU Arts News
Soul Redeemer
at Capital Fringe Festival
(Ensemble, u.s. Sweet Melody/Ivey)
“The balance of the ensemble was Daniella Ignacio, who also served as Assistant Stage Manager.”
-DC Theater Arts
"The Department of Performing Arts Class of 2021 reflects on four years of performing"
“I think it’s really important to consider the world around you when you’re making art, and this program really taught me that.”
-The Eagle (me lol)
Macbeth at AU Rude Mechanicals (Artistic Director)
“Even if online theater fizzles away, AU Rude Mechanicals adapted to the online world of theater with its limitations and affordances.”
-The Eagle
A Call for a New Federal Theatre Project - Senior Capstone at American University (Director, Music Director, Playwright)
“The COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on AU students was portrayed in a raw way during the portion titled “A Living Newspaper Project: ‘when a crisis hits home,’” inspired by Living Newspapers...”
-The Eagle