Darrell has a degree in Costume Design with a minor in vocal performance from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and an MFA in Technical Theatre from the University of Idaho.  His work has taken him on 20 national tours to 49 states and 6 countries on two continents as Wardrobe Supervisor for the tours of Cats, West Side Story, Rent, The Sound of Music, and Chita Rivera: The Dancer’s Life.  He was the Star Dresser for the First National tour of Jersey Boys for 648 performances.  He toured as a hair and make-up assistant on the second First National Tour of The Producers for two-and-a-half years.  Darrell has been lucky enough to work with Chita Rivera, Ann-Margaret, and with designer Marty Pakledinaz in preparation for the first national tour of Thoroughly Modern Millie which previewed at the Weidner Center in Green Bay.