Stage scene with cast members in African-inspired costumes, children in traditional attire, and a speaker in casual clothes in front of a large screen with the title "The Lion King" during a theatrical event.
A man dressed as a ringmaster, wearing a black top hat, red and black jacket with gold embroidery, and pointing a baton towards the camera.

THE

THEATRICAL

DIRECTOR & ACTOR

Darnel M. Butler has a Theater Arts degree from Bethune-Cookman University. The theater is where he loves to be.

Darnel has been blessed to write, direct, and even star in some incredible productions the past few years.

In 2018 he wrote and narrated a remix version of The Nutcracker calling it “The Hip-Hop Nutcracker.” This production saw nearly 4,000 people come through the doors making the need to add additional shows necessary.

The following year he set out to write his first full length broadway style show calling it, “The Wiz: A Christmas Remix.” This show saw nearly 3,000 people in attendance.

After taking a break during the pandemic he set out to pen something bigger and greater. So he wrote “The Greatest Showman: A Christmas Remix” filled with acrobatic dancing and high energy songs from the movie. To his surprise no one auditioned for the lead role, so he had no choice but to fulfill the part of PT Barnum himself. This production was so sought after that one of the original movie actors, Chelsea Caso, came out to see it in person.

After the success of this production he set out to tackle his greatest production ever. “The Lion King: A Christmas Remix” turned out to be so big that it had to be spanned out over 2 weekends.

Darnel has a passion to see people live and love life through theater and creative arts on the stage.

A theatrical performance with a man singing or speaking on stage, surrounded by an ensemble cast in costumes, with Christmas decorations including decorated Christmas trees and wreaths in the background.
People on stage engaged in conversation; a woman seated at a table, a woman standing near the table, and two men standing and talking, in front of a backdrop with indoor and outdoor scene projected.
Group of five people in costumes and casual clothing standing together, smiling, in front of a green background with digital pattern designs.
A lively stage performance with diverse performers in colorful costumes, singing and dancing under vibrant stage lights, with an audience in silhouette in front.
Two performers, a woman in a long pink dress and a man in a plaid blazer and black pants, holding hands and smiling on stage with a blue digital background.
A group of diverse people standing on a stage with a man speaking into a microphone in front of an audience. The background features a graphic of city buildings with the text "The F@M".
A man in a suit and fedora hat is speaking on stage with a microphone, with a large screen displaying a logo for 'The WL' and a small pink bicycle in front of him.
Group of people, including children and adults, performing on stage during a Christmas celebration, with festive decorations and the words 'merry' visible in the background.
A group of women dancing on stage with colorful lighting and a dark backdrop.
A vibrant stage performance featuring diverse children and two adults in colorful costumes, with a painted backdrop of a fantastical village.
People on stage in front of a grand, illuminated backdrop resembling a palace interior with columns and ornate ceiling.
Stage performance with people dressed in animal costumes, some in lion, zebra, and giraffe costumes, standing on stage with a man singing into a microphone, audience seated watching.
Stage performance with actors in colorful costumes, including characters with vibrant outfits and props, on a decorated stage with a painted backdrop.
Four young women in ballet costumes, with colorful makeup and hairstyles, standing backstage before a performance with a decorative blue background and a Christmas tree.
A group of people performing a play or skit on a stage with a winter cabin background, including a young boy smiling at an adult man, with others watching and participating, all dressed in colorful clothing.
Performers in traditional costumes and masks on stage during a cultural dance performance, with a large screen showing a similar scene in the background.

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