DANA P. ROWE

3rd Person | Non-Fiction | Professional
Uncovering the Mystery of Obesity

1st Person | Literary Fiction | Appalachian Dialect
What I Learned from Grandma

3rd Person | Self-Improvement | Engaging
How Musical Theater Expands Your Creativity

3rd Person | Comedy | LGBTQ | MM Dialogue
Did You Grow Up in a Bubble?

3rd Person | Fantasy, Comedy | MM British Dialects
Bungling Guards Splosh a Tavern Brawl

PROFESSIONAL NARRATOR • STORYTELLER • PRODUCER

ABOUT DANA

Dana is a multiple Olivier Award nominee with over three decades of professional experience in theatre, opera, audio production, and music. A long-time Actors' Equity Association member, he has performed in, directed, musically directed, and produced hundreds of theatre productions and commercial recording sessions, ranging from audiobooks and jingles to original cast recordings. He has also composed and produced music for documentary films included on NBC’s Best LGBTQ-inclusive TV Shows and Films list.

Born in the moonshine-friendly hills of Appalachia and raised in the jello-loving heart of the Midwest, Dana's childhood memories and the colorful cast of characters he encountered are a constant source of inspiration for his work. Having come of age and come out during the wild dance and party scenes of New York City in the late 70s, Dana experienced the allure, thrill, and heartbreak of that era, including the devastating impact of the AIDS epidemic. As a proud father and co-grandpa with his husband Andrew, he brings warmth, authenticity, and a touch of delightful mischief to his storytelling, with a deep understanding of life's darker sides, devastating loss, and the triumph of recovery.

Dana's literary preferences span a wide spectrum, from biography and memoir to LGBTQ fiction and nonfiction, addiction and recovery narratives, and both adult and young adult comedy and fantasy.

His storytelling is further enriched by his experience as an author and award-winning composer of musicals, along with the diverse accents and dynamic personalities he’s encountered through his international work, language skills from his opera training, and role as an executive coach for leaders from Amazon, Columbia University, Disney, Eastman School of Music, Sony, Forbes, and Lincoln Center Education.

Affiliations include: AEA, APA, PANA, ASCAP

Influence Digest listed Dana among the top 15 leadership coaches in New York City. He co-authored Lessons in Creativity from Musical Theatre Characters, published by Routledge in 2023 with James C. Kaufman. Also with James, he is co-editing Creativity and Theatre: A Dialogue between Scholars and Artists for Palgrave MacMillan and interviewing entertainment professionals, from Stephen Schwartz to Rachel Resheff, in preparation for writing a new handbook for theatre kids and their families, tentatively called So You Have a Theatre Kid.

As an executive coach and trainer, Dana has worked with leaders from Amazon, Columbia University, Disney, Eastman School of Music, Forbes, Lincoln Center Education, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Brothers.

He is also the composer of the cult off-Broadway musical Zombie Prom, which has had more than 4,000 productions worldwide and was filmed starring RuPaul and Katy Mixon. Dana composed The Witches of Eastwick and The Fix, both produced by Sir Cameron Mackintosh in the West End, garnering multiple Olivier nominations.

Board Affiliations:
AVA: Autistic Voiceover Artists (Chair)
Zoetic Stage (Advisory)

"Dana has been a delight to work with. He is scrupulous in his attention to detail and fully collaborative in bringing my characters to life. I’m very excited about the book we’ve done together My Favorite Uncle, and the two we’re planning for 2025 Fathers of the Bride and Sentenced to Christmas"

~ Marshall Thornton, Author of My Favorite Uncle

Marshall Thornton, Author

He is scrupulous in his attention to detail and fully collaborative in bringing my characters to life.

R. Brooke

A Leader Among the Men

...I followed Beatrice’s story in my car, in the garden, and around my house and enjoyed the narrator, Dana P. Rowe very much. He brought the Pattons to life, and truly captured the strength, humor,and intelligence of Beatrice. ~ Lady of the Army

The Fury Clock Revised Front Audible Cover (1200)

Catherine B.

Hilarious Fantasy!

...Bunn's set-ups, callbacks and one-liners kept me in stitches as I drove along the highway, listening to the audio book version hilariously narrated by the ever-so-delightful Dana P Rowe. ~ The Fury Clock

Singer Susan

First ever audio book completed!

...Dana Rowe's voice was so soothing and enjoyable that I will no longer be able to say no to an audio option. His different characters kept me as engaged as if I was turning a page. I look forward to listening to his future projects. ~ The Wish Thief

Rebecca K

Funny

...The narrator was new to me...he was perfect. I really loved what he did with both Martin and Carter, as well as the side characters. I felt like his performance really worked well with this book. ~ My Favorite Uncle

Amazon Customer

Excellent; a great listen

Lady of the Army is skillfully researched and written and expertly narrated by Dana P. Rowe, who brings such warmth and depth to this unique story...Stefanie Van Steelandt’s writing and Dana’s narration transport the listener to an America in transition.

C. Blair

First ever audio book completed!

Each chapter caused me to become more and more invested in the characters, as they faced the challenges in their lives. The varied and specific voices used by Mr Rowe painted sharp images in my mind, allowing me to clearly 'see' each character! ~ The Wish Thief

Robin B

Great Story & Narration!

...I can’t say enough how much I truly enjoyed the narration, with each character coming to life so vibrantly. I don’t think this would have been possible (no matter how strong the narrator) if the writing hadn’t been so top notch. ~ My Favorite Uncle

"Working with Dana has been one of the most rewarding experiences for me as a writer. His narration not only brought the story to life but helped me rediscover it and, ultimately, connect with the characters and the plot at a deeper level. Dana’s warmth, creativity and professionalism made the collaboration smooth, exciting, and genuinely fun." ~ Vlad Glaveanu, Author of The Wish Thief

Vlad Glaveanu

"Dana brought my work to life in a way I didn't even know was possible. His intelligence, talent, and professionalism made the whole project a breeze. To have my expectations exceeded on a project so close to my heart was a true gift." ~ R. L. Young, Author of The Cul-de-Sac: An Appalachian Gothic Murder Mystery

J.L. Young

"Dana was a pleasure to work with on The Fury Clock. A narration is very much a collaborative process, and Dana proved himself an excellent partner in that process; he brought truly inspired ideas for character voices and dramatic energy. What’s more, his patience and work ethic made the entire project feel effortless." ~ Christopher Bunn, Author of The Fury Clock

Christopher Bunn

Some narrators will read your story, but Dana will tell your story...

"Dana P. Rowe understands that a great audiobook is the result of a dialogue between writer and narrator. He was an absolute pleasure to work with. Efficient, punctual, and conscientious, he will collaborate with you to bring your book to life with care for your words and characters. Some narrators will read your story, but Dana will tell your story, and I look forward to working with him again."

~ Stefanie Van Steelandt, Author of Lady of the Army: The Life of Mrs. George S. Patton

Stefanie Van Steelandt, Author

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