About Me

Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Peter DiMaggio (he/him) is a passionate actor and multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter/composer. A self-taught musician from a young age, Peter has acquired comprehensive skill and experience on piano, acoustic and electric guitar, bass, ukulele, harmonica, and even the cowbell.

Peter began his acting training at Interlochen Arts Academy in Interlochen, Michigan and then went on to receive his BFA in Acting from Boston University. He has also received a Certificate in Classical Acting from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts.

As an actor, he has been working consistently on-stage in Boston at Actors’ Shakespeare Project (Romeo and Juliet), Wheelock Family Theatre (The Spongebob Musical), and Shit-faced Shakespeare (Hamlet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream) since graduating last May. Peter is currently in rehearsals as Macduff in Macbeth at Commonwealth Shakespeare Company. You can catch him this summer on the Boston Common in Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s upcoming production of As You Like It. Other favorite stage credits include: Joan and Edgar Booth’s productions of Once (Guy) and Shakespeare in Love (Henslowe).

He has also taken part in a myriad of short film projects over the past year and a half; one of which, Shampoo (2024), picked up a win at last year’s Boston Indie Film Festival.

As a composer, Peter has written original music and lyrics for multiple shows including Max’s House, a one-act musical which had its debut at The Tank NYC and just wrapped up a regional tour. He also scores for film, most recently composing original music for The Fairy House (Another Age Productions). The full soundtrack and his singer-songwriter material are available to stream on all platforms.

Peter has immense gratitude for his mentors, friends, and family for supporting him throughout his artistic journey.