Elliott Casanova

Elliott Casanova, producer, artistic director, and choreographer, brings a wealth of expertise to the table. With formal education in Theater Production Administration, special events management, and extensive training in ballet, jazz, modern dance, and drama, he is a creative visionary artist with business sagacity. Renowned for his innovative approach, known as "dramaturgy in dance," he seamlessly merges movement and narrative; captivating audiences with his dance-theatrical/physical-theater productions. With over thirty years as head producer and artistic director of the D.10 Project.

Elliott has contributed his expertise to a wide range of productions with other artists and organizations, in theater productions, festivals, spanning plays, fashion shows, social events and photography projects. A master of cultural communication, he expertly bridges cultural gaps, bringing together diverse groups of people and fostering mutual understanding among audiences of varied backgrounds. Elliott draws inspiration from his hybridized heritage, which blends Venezuelan-Indigenous, Spanish, and African influences, infusing his creations with profound resonance for audiences.

Inspired by existentialist philosophy, he explores the sociology of the body through choreography, sparking thoughts on common human experiences and cultural norms. Employing imaginative artistic direction and staging, he vividly portrays Hispanic dramatism - in many of his artistic works- urging viewers to reflect on the complexities of life and their place in the world.

My services include administrative and creative staffing, managing the production team, overseeing/supervise all elements such as costumes, sets, lighting, sound, and props, coordinate with designers and directors, complete production management, creative direction, supervising onsite setup, direct the rehearsals, calling the show. I’m your production expert! With meticulous attention to detail, I handle every aspect of your theatrical or performing arts event.

Past creations in action

Elliott had performed as artistic director, executive producer, choreographer, conceiving and directing those productions

Get to know more about my work

Visit Dance 10 Project : https://www.d10projectnyc.com/

Arepa Coalition Project (part I) :

https://vimeo.com/user97662056/arepa1?share=copy

5 Paths to Uptown Stories :

https://vimeo.com/837678053?share=copy

Amneris Morales / CEO Barrio Independent Productions (B.I.P.)

"Having Mr. Elliott Casanova onboard in any theater production, whether as artistic director or production manager, ensures you're in capable hands. Elliott dedicates his full creativity and professionalism to the project, grasping the essence of the original idea from its inception".

Carlos David / Photographer

"Elliott's dedication to excellence, innovative approach, and ability to inspire and connect with people are what make him an invaluable asset to any creative venture. His visionary approach enabled him to conceptualize and bring to life a project that seamlessly merged narrative and visual artistry, transcending traditional boundaries…working with Elliott on the art photography project: Personae was extraordinary experience…"

Testimonials from Industry Leaders

Rolinda Ramos / Director of Operations & Programming El Barrio's Artspace

As Director of Programs for El Barrio's Artspace PS 109, I've had the pleasure of working closely with Elliott Ortiz on numerous theater productions and live performances. Elliott's expertise in managing the numerous variables involved in such endeavors has been invaluable to our organization... He has a remarkable ability to understand and interpret creative visions, translating them into actionable plans that align seamlessly with the constraints of space and budget.