Curtis L. Harnagel
Creative Director / Producer | Show Director | Consultant
Selected Recognition
Selected Recognition reflects appearances, collaborations, and creative contributions across live performance, institutional partnerships, and digital media.
It is not comprehensive, but highlights representative work across platforms and disciplines over time.

Public Visibility
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America’s Got Talent (Creative Director, Emerald Belles)
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13M+ views on YouTube (@GESAMTCURTISWERK)
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Silver Remi Award, Worldfest Houston (Tango Pasional)
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CMT “WOW” Award selected performance (Emerald Belles)
Awards & Creative Recognition
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Silver Remi Award (Director / Producer, Tango Pasional)
- Tango Pasional Official Selection across multiple film festivals.
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Emerald Belles (Creative Director, 15 Seasons)
- a competitive legacy yielding several National Championships and specialized accolades in Costuming and High-Impact Choreography
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Carroll ISD Programs (Music & Staging Director / Choreographer)
- ICHSA Quarterfinals, award-winning productions
- Pilot Musical Theatre Production

Institutional & Organizational Work
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Alliance For Women In Media
- AWM Awards of Excellence (Show Director)
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DIFFA Dallas
- House of DIFFA (Music & Staging Director)
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TCU
- (Consultant & Production Advisor)
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Wanderlust Dance Project
- (Board Member / Theatrical Producer)
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ICON Dance
- (Board Member / Theatrical Producer)
Theatrical &
Performance Work
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The Phantom of the Opera
- (Pilot Production, Lighting & Sound Designer)
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Considering Matthew Shepard
- (Creative Consultant / Lighting Designer)
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The Vagina Monologues
- (Creative Consultant / Lighting Designer)
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Jersey Boys Medley
- (Choreographer / Staging / Concept)
Beyond the Stage
Additional expertise includes serving as Show Director for vocal and dance concerts, Creative Consultant for high-end live events, galas, and fashion shows, and Instructional Designer for educational frameworks.
