You’ll Laugh, You’ll Cry, You’ll Be Afraid of Clowns
Posted by DCA Theater on May 1, 2012 in January - July 2012 Season, Gotham City
An interview with Gotham City Choreographer Jessica Deahr.
Why Gotham City? What turned you on to the project?
I was completely on board from the moment I was presented with this project. A story-based dance show with a cast of thirty and a six weekend run was simultaneously daunting and yet incredibly exciting. I saw a chance to present the audience with something different than your typical dance concert which normally consists of isolated rep pieces. I always feel that story-based shows are able to bring the audience in a little more because the audience is presented with characters they will grow to love and hate as well as a series of events, battles and encounters that are all intertwined. The audience can really understand what the action is leading them through and they become invested in the story, which can make for a more full experience.
Footwork Photo Forecast
Posted by DCA Theater on April 30, 2012 in January - July 2012 Season, The Clinking, Clanking Lowesleaf and Pales
Below is a sneak peek of Khecari‘s upcoming performances, The Clinking, Clanking Lowesleaf and Pales at the DCA Storefront Theater opening July 20th!
Photos by Dan Merlo
The World According to Bones
Posted by DCA Theater on April 28, 2012 in January - July 2012 Season, The Improv Play
Submitted by Bones, a character played by Kevin Anderson in InFusion Theatre Company‘s current production of The Improv Play at the DCA Storefront Theater 
[Note: The character of Bones is described in the script as “a tragically inappropriate, gleefully self-obsessed character.”]
The World According to Bones: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Big Pecs: A Manifesto on Kissing and Talking with Tongue: And also Dix! ( + Improv)
In between bouts of my 3x a week Krav Maga classes, and my part time job at Snarf’s Sandwiches, lies the realm of my true passion. To say Improv is life and the rest is just details would do injustice to both Improv and my favorite 7th grade t-shirts. If I owned a T-shirt company (which I do, visit my kickstarter or my blog) the T-shirt would say ‘Improv is life and I love and hate that all at the same time.’ Improv is the life source, my bright light where my smoke monster is spawned. Without making up stupid stories and making people laugh, my existence would be that of the frog on the lily pad, jumping for no reason but to jump (much thanks to my life coach for that).
When and How A Person Should Change/Give Up on a Dream
Posted by DCA Theater on April 27, 2012 in January - July 2012 Season, The Improv Play
Submitted by Beau Forbes, actor playing Jefferson in InFusion Theatre Company‘s current production of The Improv Play at the DCA Storefront Theater 
Being in The Improv Play by Randall Colburn is terrifying. Let me explain: I play Jefferson, a young Chicago actor who is doing deep, artistically rewarding work and slowly yet steadily moving up in the dramatic theatre world. Jefferson in conversation relates that “If I’m onstage, I’m a success.” He truly believes in the magic of Theatre.
On the Spot
Posted by DCA Theater on April 26, 2012 in January - July 2012 Season, Incubator Series: Almost ATLANTA
Submitted by Annie Calhoun, who performed in Almost ATLANTA‘s Incubator Showcase at the DCA Studio Theater on Monday night.
Annie Calhoun welcomes everyone and introduces the company and explains the form of the performance.
Here’s Annie’s reflection on their showcase:
Putting our new form up [Monday] night was a blast. It was process driven work and we now have tried and tested a new form called “Strawberry Rhubarb” where we do part one in an ‘undressed’ sort of way, and part two in a ‘dressed’ look!
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