Dakota Williams is an actor with training at Stagedoor Manor, Frank Sinatra School of the Arts, and California Institute of the Arts. Known for his laid-back charm and comedic timing, Dakota brings a playful, easygoing energy to every character he plays, often finding humor in the everyday.

In addition to acting, Dakota is skilled in circus arts (juggling, slack-lining, rolling globe), fire spinning (poi, dragon staff), and has some additional stunt training. His diverse talents allow him to bring a unique physicality to his performances.

When he's not acting, Dakota is a DJ, producing and mixing electronic music. He enjoys blending his love of performance with his creative passions.

SPECIAL SKILLS

DJ, Sports (Soccer, Tennis, Football), Freestyle Skiing (Skier and Instructor), Juggling, Intermediate Acrobatics (Flips, Tumbling, Parkour), Magic Tricks, Circus Arts (Stilting, Clowning, Rolling Globe, Tight Wire, Diablo), Skateboarding, Piano (Classical), Solving Rubik’s Cubes (3x3, 4x4, 5x5), Cliff Diving, Fire Arts (Poi, Dragon Staff).

THEATRE

LEWISTON/CLARKSTON           Jake                              Frank Sinatra School of the Arts    Jamie Cacciola-Price

NEVER THE SINNER                    Leopold                      Frank Sinatra School of the Arts    Jamie Cacciola-Price

ARSENIC AND OLD LACE         Dr. Einstein                StageDoor Manor                             Chris Tyer

THE CRUCIBLE                              Reverend Hale         Frank Sinatra School of the Arts    Jamie Cacciola-Price

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF-  Ensemble Swing     Frank Sinatra School of the Arts    Jamie Cacciola-Price 

-THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME

NAMES THAT HURT (2018)        Ensemble                    Frank Sinatra School of the Arts    Jamie Cacciola-Price

THE LARAMIE PROJECT             Doc O'Connor           StageDoor Manor                             Jenny Christian

                                                             Aaron McKinney

                                                             Shadow

 

THEATRE FESTIVALS

NEW WORKS NEW VOICES      Student Written                Frank Sinatra School of the Arts       Kelly Brady

DRAMAFEST                                 Student Written                 StageDoor Manor                                Chris Armbristor            

THESPIAN THEATRE                  Scooter Thomas Makes-   Thespian Theatre Festival                  Eric Young

SOCIETY                                         -it to the Top of the World


EDUCATION

CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS

Bachelor of Fine Arts May 2025

Studies include: Acting, Acting for the Camera, Clowning, Speech (IPA), Voice (Barrantes Voice System), Mask Work, Alexander Technique, Martial Arts and Stage Combat Training

Acting: Marissa Chibás, Chi-wang Yang, Lars Jan, Daniel Passer, Tane Kawasaki

Voice/Speech: Rafael Lopez-Barrantes, Damian D. Lewis, Julanne Chidi Hill, Heidi Jo Scheller, Adam J. Smith, Kalean Ung, Mary Claire Garcia, Joe Zhang

Movement: Heather Ehlers, Estela Garcia, Anthony Nikolchev, Edward Monaghan, Sean & Jessica Moran, Babette Markus

FRANK SINATRA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

Advanced Regents Diploma expected June 2021, Arts Endorsed Diploma expected June 2021

Studies include: Acting, Voice/ Speech (dialects: German, New York), Dramatic Literature, Play Writing, Script Analysis, Theater History.


Acting (Meisner Technique): Eric Young, Jamie Cacciola-Price, Kelly Brady 

Speech & Voice (Skinner Method, IPA): Kelly Brady

Playwriting and Analysis: Jamie Cacciola-Price Kelly Brady

                                               Dramatic Literature: Eric Young

                                               Theater History: Jamie Cacciola-Price

STAGEDOOR MANOR

Studies include: Voice and Diction, Clowning, Viewpoints, Script Analysis, Master Acting, Actors Meditation.