Dan helps artists discover their unique voice.
Over the past 20 years, Dan has mentored thousands of students across the U.S. in classical and contemporary theatre techniques and performed in hundreds of individual shows on international, national, and regional stages.
Currently, he is an Assistant Professor at SUNY Fredonia in the Department of Theatre and Dance. He also hosts Buffalo Rising's WNY Soundstage podcast.
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The University of Texas at Austin ‘13
M.F.A. – Acting, emphasis on Teaching Speech
Thesis: “Both Hands” evaluated the acting process undertaken in The Edge of Peace by Suzan Zeder, voicing a deaf actor, at the Seattle Children’s Theatre
Full Scholarship and Teaching Assistantship, Three-year inter-department collaborative MFA focused on:
• Acting Methods: Stanislavski, Meisner, and Practical Aesthetics
• Movement: Viewpoints, Pilates, and Feldenkrais
• Speech Methods: Cecily Berry, Patsy Rodenburg
• Creation of New Work Methods: Anne Bogart, Steven Dietz, The Rude Mechanicals
State University of New York at Fredonia ‘06
BFA – Acting
BA – English with a Minor in American StudiesCoursework included acting, speech, directing, make-up design, theatre history, costume design, composition, creative writing, comparative literature
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Member, National Alliance of Acting Teachers
Actor’s Equity Membership Candidate (50 points) -
Dominic Orlando Playwriting Award Nomination 2023
The Actor Center, Membership Nomination 2022
Artie Award nomination for Outstanding Ensemble in a Play, Puffs 2022
Artie Award nomination for Outstanding Ensemble in a Musical, Nunsense A-Men! 2020
B. Iden Payne nomination for Best Ensemble, The Edge of Peace 2013
New Hampshire Theatre Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, Epic Proportions 2012
New Hampshire Theatre Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, Shipwrecked! 2011
SUNY Fredonia President’s Award for Theatre 2006 -
Local Matters Events
Witches Ball Planning Committee & Talent Management, 2021 – present
New Year’s Eve Affair, Talent Management, 2021 – presentParallel 45 Theatre Company
Member, Season Selection Committee, 2020 - presentO’Connell & Company Productions
Board of Trustees, Education Chair, 2019 – present
10 QUESTIONS FOR DANIEL LENDZIAN
(aka Leontes, The Winter’s Tale at Shakespeare in Delaware Park)
By Donna Hoke Jun 3, 2024
WNY SOUNDSTAGE
Explores WNY’s creative economy through a series of conversations with artists, musicians, producers, directors, and authors from WNY and beyond. Join host, Daniel Lendzian, as he pulls back the curtain and gives listeners a behind the scenes look at current trends in the arts industry. Western NY’s arts and cultural organizations generate more than $352.1 million in total economic activity throughout our region. Through this series we look at where the industry is heading with an evolving definition of art in all its forms, as well as feature the best our region has to offer across all artistic genres.
UPCOMING AND CURRENT PROJECTS
UPCOMING AND CURRENT PROJECTS
The Winter’s Tale
June 20 — July 14, 2024
The Winter’s Tale explores platonic love, romantic love, & parental love, and the way that sudden jealousy can endanger all these kinds of connection. Without provocation, King Leontes suspects his pregnant wife, Queen Hermione, of having an affair with his childhood friend, King Polixenes. He exiles his baby daughter and puts his wife on trial. The Winter’s Tale asks, what do we do AFTER the unspeakable thing has taken place? How do we rebuild community in the wake of a tragedy? Directed by Kate Powers. Shakespeare in Delaware Park, Buffalo NY
Into The Woods
July 1— 20, 2024
Dive into the world of theater magic at our 15 day summer camp! Over the course of two weeks, young performers will hone their acting, singing, and dancing skills under the guidance of experienced instructors. From script rehearsals to costume design, every aspect of putting on a show will be explored. Into the Woods, Grades 6 to 12, Directed by Daniel Lendzian. Choreographed by Natasha McCandless, July 1st to 24th (no camp July 4th or 5th), Monday through Friday 9 AM to 4 PM, Shows July 19th & 20th at 7 PM at Mel’s School of Music, Orchard Park, NY
Dracula:
A Comedy of Terrors
September 13—29, 2024
A laugh-out-loud sendup of a Gothic classic. Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors by the ingenious minds of Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen. Fresh from its smash-hit off-Broadway reign at New World Stages in NYC, this wickedly offbeat comedy is descending upon Buffalo for the first time, igniting the stage with its irreverent charm. This 90-minute romp of gender-bending, lightning-paced hilarity breathes new life into the timeless gothic tale by one of Ireland’s most famous exports- Bram Stoker. Packed with razor-sharp wit and a riotous parade of pop culture nods, this reimagining promises to leave audiences of all blood types howling with laughter. Directed by Chris Kelly at Irish Classical Theatre, Buffalo, NY
Book Women
December 5—8, 2024
By award-winning playwright Rachel Bublitz. In the midst of the Great Depression, in a community crushed by the collapse of coal, and isolated by the very mountains they call home, a group of determined librarians take to their horses to reach the people of Eastern Kentucky. With a dedication equal to the US Postal Service, these “Book Women'' deliver more than the books and magazines they carry in their saddlebags. They bring hope. They bring dreams. They bring the promise that if we support one another, tomorrow will be better. Directed by Assistant Professor Daniel F. Lendzian at The Alice E. Bartlett Theatre, SUNY Fredonia, Fredonia, NY
