SHINE RECRUITS DANIELLA PAINTON AS DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION, FURTHERING THE MISSION OF ENRICHING NORTH TEXAS FAMILIES THROUGH PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION
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Plano, TX – Shine, a leading children’s theatre with a vision to provide every child opportunities in the performing arts, proudly announces the appointment of Daniella Painton as the new Director of Education. With a commitment to family-friendly theater in a faith-based environment, Shine is dedicated to enriching the lives of North Texas families through exceptional performing arts education. With an impressive background as a trained singer and actress in Los Angeles and New York, Daniella brings a wealth of experience and passion for teaching the craft of singing and performing to students at Shine.
Daniella Painton is a singer and actress with extensive training from Los Angeles and New York. She completed her BA in Theater Performance at Azusa Pacific University, where she actively participated in various prestigious choirs and the Drama Ministry Team. In addition to her four-year degree, Daniella honed her craft through the two-year Acting Conservatory Program at the Pacific Conservatory for the Performing Arts in Santa Maria, CA. Her rigorous training included extensive study in Shakespeare, Checkov, Stanislavski, Voice and Speech, Dance, and Vocal Production, further enriching her versatile skill set.
Throughout her career, Daniella has performed in numerous regional theaters in Los Angeles and the East Coast. During her time in New York City, she further honed her skills at The Growing Studio, where she trained with esteemed casting teams from Hamilton, Wicked, Les Misérables, and many renowned casting directors.
Founded in 2015 by Claire McNeill, Shine was established with the mission of enriching the lives of North Texas families through excellent performing arts education. Claire envisioned a safe haven for youth in Plano, TX, where creativity, faith, and community intersected. Since its humble beginnings, Shine has grown beyond expectations, becoming a beacon of artistic expression and personal growth for students from all backgrounds.
"We are thrilled to welcome Daniella Painton as the new Director of Education at Shine," said Claire McNeill. "Daniella's commitment to nurturing the potential of every student aligns perfectly with our vision that every child, regardless of their background, deserves the chance to shine through the performing arts. Her leadership will undoubtedly enhance our mission to foster creativity, confidence, and personal growth in all our students."
As Director of Education, Daniella Painton will oversee Shine’s training programs, including The Academy, private lessons, audition workshops, Broadway workshops, and the beloved summer camp, Musical Madness.
"I am truly honored to join Shine as the Director of Education," expressed Daniella Painton. "The mission and vision of this remarkable theater align perfectly with my own values as an educator. I am committed to ensuring that every student at Shine feels valued, empowered, and encouraged to reach their full potential. Together, we will continue to nurture a creative and inclusive community where every child can find their voice and shine brightly on and off the stage."
About Shine:
Shine is a respected children’s theatre with a mission to enrich the lives of North Texas families through excellent performing arts education and family-friendly theater in a faith-based environment. Since its establishment in 2015 by Founder and Executive Director, Claire McNeill, Shine has grown exponentially, realizing its vision of providing every child, regardless of background, the opportunity to shine through the performing arts.