Darraugh
Maxine
performer. videographer. maker of magic.
hello there!
You made it! My name is Darraugh (rhymes with Sarah)!
As kids, my mom kept my siblings and I busy. As a child of adoption with an active foster mother, our house was always bursting with energy, and us kids were always in the car being chauffeured from activity to activity. These moments were chaotic, but often the only time we were all together in the same space. My mother, also my best friend, inspired me to pursue all of my interests - gymnastics, reading, performing, music; you name it, my mom would find a way to make it happen.
I was able to try a lot of activities as a child, but books, music, theatre: that all felt like magic to me. I wanted to spread magic and tell stories and illicit emotions; and once I decided, I never looked back.
That shuffling around all day has followed me into my adult life; you can find me shuffling between "survival jobs," playing pretend, or just kicking it on my couch with a good book; my partner, Zach; and our sweet pittie, Nessa!
I am a proud graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting.
I'm currently located in central IL, always looking for the next adventure!
recently...
In February of 2025, I had the honor of curating, writing, and directing a salon focused on the queer black artists of the Harlem Renaissance; a night of performances to complement the Stonewall National Museum & Archives exhibit, "The Harlem Renaissance: As Gay As It Was Black." As a queer Black woman, I was incredibly excited to tackle the project; and to highlight the importance that the Black queer community has had on our history and culture
In February of 2026, I had the honor of portraying a young Claudette Colvin (Nomad Theatre HERstory) after she had been arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a bus.
In May, I was in the ensemble of Dreamgirls, directed by Jennifer Rusk, working with incredible talent.
I recently finished a run of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (dir. Lori Adams) with Prairie Fire Theatre!
Thank you for stopping by!
