Dale Calandra is a versatile Director/Actor/Coach who Founded Center Theater Ensemble, was Creative Director of The Training Center, and former Artistic Director of Festival Theater. He has directed/mentored many Solo Artists including Tom Mula, Denise LaGrassa, Shane Taylor, The Sparkle Sisters & Becki Menzie and taught Solo Performance for over 20 years. He directed The Artistic Home’s highly acclaimed production of “SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH” and recently got RAVE Reviews in the Starring Role of CHARLIE in “THE WHALE” at Victory Gardens.