Whether it\u2019s advocating for the arts, writing about mixed martial artists or the Dallas Cowboys, even creating a public service announcement for Toni\u2019s Kitchen in Montclair, Dante Giannetta is a storyteller, and he\u2019s equally at home creating his narratives either through video, the printed word, even performing.<\/p>\n
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During the past semester, Giannetta, who will be graduating in December with a bachelor of arts in Television and Digital Media and a minor in Theatre, had the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C with a New Jersey delegation of arts advocates and as part of Arts Advocacy Day on March 7 and 8, participate in a nationwide discussion on the importance of the arts in all sectors of life. He also produced a video about the conference as well. And, judging by the arc of Dante Giannetta\u2019s life \u2013 he was the perfect choice for the job. <\/p>\n
Aside from his studies in television and digital media, Giannetta has been in at least one theatre production every year since he was five years old. More recently, this past spring, he was cast in ensemble for the BFA Musical Theatre Department’s production of \u201cThe Producers,\u201d and he was just cast in the ensemble of the BFA Acting Department’s production of \u201cIphigenia.\u201d Dante has also taken tap dancing for eight years and has studied voice. <\/p>\n
Then, there\u2019s that passion for television and film. \u201cI love to write, especially comedic sketches. I frequently write stories and sketches in my free time, as well as short stage and screenplays.\u201d Lorne Michaels, be on notice. One of Dante\u2019s dreams is to write for \u201cSaturday Night Live.\u201d I also love post production, specifically editing.\u201d Editing for film and TV is another dream of Dante\u2019s. <\/p>\n
Giannetta explains how the opportunity to travel to the nation\u2019s capital arose. \u201cOne of my professors, Dave Sanders, came to my Carpe Diem class looking for anyone who would be interested in going to DC for Art Pride NJ on Arts Advocacy Day. It seemed like a great opportunity to get involved and advocate for the arts in education, so I volunteered.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dante explains, \u201cI was trying to communicate how important art is in education. I personally believe art is really important, so for me, going to DC was simply the right thing to do.\u201d<\/p>\n