2026 BFA Design for Performance

Danielle Rodriguez

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Danielle Rodriguez

For much of her teens and early adulthood, Danielle Rodriguez was investing her energy into things that ultimately weren’t serving her. Looking back, however, those experiences became some of her greatest teachers. They shaped her understanding of people, relationships, and resilience, and sparked a desire to create work with purpose and authenticity.

When Danielle decided to change direction, she committed herself fully to making. Exploring a range of creative disciplines eventually led her back to performance design for theatre and film—a field she had always been drawn to. It felt instinctive, like coming home.

Now, having fought to be here, Danielle approaches her work with curiosity, collaboration, and a willingness to ask questions. She believes the strongest creative outcomes are born from open communication and shared problem-solving. Through design, she strives to create immersive worlds that feel emotionally honest and visually impactful.

If you would like further information on Danielle Rodriguez, click below to visit her website:
www.daniellerodriguez.com


NIDA Productions

Set, Props and Costume Design 
Image of an unknown woman  

Costume Design 
Possessions

Production Designer
“Living without you” by SHARIN

Writer, Co-Designer and Junior Director 
The Wrestle

Co-Set, Props and Costume Designer
Earthquakes in London

Set, Props and Costume Designer
The Effect, Festival of Emerging Artists 

Costume assistant / Dresser
Mother

Art department assistant 
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee  

Secondments

Costume assistant and Crew
NCIS: Sydney