Daniel Assetta: Making Moves in the USA

What an absolute joy to chat with Daniel Assetta! The well-known Australian theatre triple threat, choreographer and coach recently packed up his kit bag making moves to the Big Apple where he has just made his American stage debut in the New York City Centre Encores! production of The Light in the Piazza.

Prior to this, he played ’Samuel Seabury’ in the original Australian company of Hamilton and performed the role of 'Tony' in West Side Story to rave reviews across Australia, New Zealand and Germany including at the iconic Sydney Opera House & Berlin Opera House. Daniel's other Australian theatre credits include 'Al Deluca' in A Chorus Line; ‘Elder Young’ in the original Australian company of The Book of Mormon; ‘The Rum Tum Tugger’ in the Australian/New Zealand tour of CATS; the 10th Anniversary Australasian tour of Wicked; ‘The Ziegfeld Tenor’ in Funny Girl; ‘Luke’ in the world premiere of The Gathering; Follies in Concert; and Curtains. A graduate of ED5INTERNATIONAL, who first found his feet with GY Dance, both under the tutelage of William A Forsythe (Co-Director of ED5), Daniel Assetta sheds light on transitioning to America and opening the door on the next chapter in his career. In this APATA Podcast episode our host Yolande Smith and Daniel discuss:

• The impact of Daniel's formative training years.
• The business-side of a creative career.
• Managing and maintaining a professional public profile.
• Self-care.
• Mentorship.
• The work involved in taking your career, and life, overseas.

Basically Daniel gives you the lowdown on the professional foundations that have prepared him for conquering each new step with confidence and a smile!

A great listen for students and teachers and those looking to a career in the creative and performing arts.

Daniel will make his MUNY debut as 'A-Rab' in West Side Story this month. Best of luck Daniel and thank you for joining us!

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The Australian Performing Arts Teachers Association

• ⁠www.apata.com.au⁠
• ⁠linktr.ee/apatamedia⁠
• ⁠Daniel's APATA Studio News Article⁠

Daniel Assetta

• www.danielassetta.com
• Instagram: @dassetta
• Youtube: @dassetta1

Mentions

• ED5INTERNATIONAL
• William A Forsythe
• Elena De Cinque
• Siblingship: A musical ‘how-to’ guide for surviving life, parents, and sharing the limelight.
• GY Dance