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STREEPSHOW!

6/26/2017

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Season One Trailer:

This month I had one of the greatest experiences of my career performing STREEPSHOW! Episodes 1-4 at The Connelly Theater with an insanely talented group of artists. The entire experience, starting with our first workshop of Episode 1 three years ago at Ars Nova, has been nothing short of exhilarating and full of so many laughs I thought my belly would burst. I'm so proud of my fellow Streeps and honored to have shared the stage with them. I'm in awe of playwright Jay Stull's genius, and director Andrew Neisler's endless creativity. Our entire design team was fantastic, as well as our stage manager, Kristy Bodall, and our crew. Basically, this was the hardest show I've ever had to say goodbye to. Here are some fun photos and videos (and the official Streepshow! Buzzfeed Quiz) from both the month long run this June, as well as the various workshops we've done over the past 3 years leading up to this production. ​Hopefully this is just the beginning. Love to all my Streeps.

STREEPSHOW! EPISODES 1-4

Featuring: 
Preston Martin, Claire Rothrock, Kristine Haruna Lee, Chris Tyler, Dana Berger, Joe Castle Baker, Todd Dakotah Briscoe, Sam Bolen, Emily Marro, Benjamin Pelteson, Andrew Farmer, Storm Thomas, and Jessica Frey

The StreepBand:
Nicholas C. Williams 
Sam Lazzara

Written by Jay Stull
Directed by Andrew Neisler
Costume, Hair, Wig, and Make-Up Design by Daniel Dabdoub
Scenic and Prop Design by Noah Mease
Lighting Design by Kate McGee
Sound Design by Ben Gullard and Jay Owen Eisenberg
Video Design by Stivo Arnoczy and David Tennent
Choreography by Ben Hobbs
Stage Management by Kristy Bodall
Assistant Directed by JB Douglas

​The cast sings Happy Birthday to Meryl Streep at curtain call on her actual birthday (June 22nd):

​Take The Official Streepshow! Buzzfeed Quiz Here

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One Slight Hitch!

4/21/2016

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This month I played Courtney Coleman, the confused bride, in Lewis Black's play One Slight Hitch at the Human Race Theatre Company. It's set in the 1980s and I had a blast with this incredibly talented and hilarious cast.
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From left: Rita Rehn, Me, Alex Sunderhaus and Cecily Dowd. Photo by Scott J. Kimmins.
 Lewis sent us bouquets and champagne on Opening Night, and came to the show on April 20th!
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From left: Brian Dykstra, Alex Sunderhaus, Alex Curtis, Lewis Black, Kyle Nunn, Me, Rita Rehn and Cecily Dowd.
The audiences were fantastic and we got some awesome reviews.

"Dana Berger is the bride, Courtney, more than a brainless babe... Courtney, like the mom, rides an emotional roller coaster. She has a fine grip on the ups and downs and takes possession of the stage. It’s a further display of this talent-laden cast."
                                                    - Dayton City Paper

"There's terrific chemistry among the seven-member cast"
                                                    - Dayton Daily News
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"[Margarett] Perry’s energetic cast doesn’t contain any weak links... The hilariously fussy Berger gives credence to Courtney’s frustrating dilemma."
                                                     - Most Metro

And here are some fun backstage photos and shots from our time in dayton:

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JANUARY, 2016

2/3/2016

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CLUBBED THUMB:

I performed in a workshop of Jenny Schwartz's play As Far As The Day Goes, directed by Jay Stull, as part of Clubbed Thumb's Directing Fellowship Program. My awesome cast mates were Sam Breslin Wright, Ella Dershowitz, Ean Sheehy and Keaton Tetlow.
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FRENCH KISS:

I guest star as Tatiana, Russian "side-bitch", in Cannibal Milkshake Comedy's new web series FRENCH KISS, which was an Official Selection of the 2015 NYC Web Fest. Watch my episode here.
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Diggin' Dorset

7/18/2015

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I'm currently performing in the Dorset Theatre Festival's production of Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lily by Katie Forgette, directed by Margarett Perry. We've been getting great reviews and audiences have loved the show. 
"What makes this all work is Dorset's taut and sophisticated production that takes you to late-19th century London and doesn't let you alone for a moment. You simply remain on edge - when you're not laughing."
                                                       - Times Argus
"Berger! Doubling up as Holmes' housekeeper Mrs. McGlynn, she came across as a spitfire, a smoldering Cockney wench cloaked by the niceties of society in which Mrs. Tory had to operate. We could swear she actually hissed at times - nicely done!"
                                                       - The Manchester Journal
"Still, one of the two funniest portrayals was by Christopher Edwards, who managed to take Dr. John Watson's earnestness to new heights. The other was Dana Berger who beautifully mixed physical humor and droll wit as the evil forger/actress Kitty Dupree. They were ridiculously funny."
                                                       - Times Argus

Check Out These Fun Backstage Photos and Scenic shots From Around Dorset, VT:

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 RECENT AND UPCOMING:

5/27/2015

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JUNE 2015

MAY 2015
On June 2 @ 8pm I'll be performing in a reading of Still Life by Anton Dudley, directed by Margarett Perry, at The Cherry Lane Theatre. I will be working with Ms. Perry in July as well, on a show at The Dorset Theater Festival.
I performed in Meghan Dean's play A Two Hander For Three in Studio42's Unproducible Smackdown. My cast mates were the awesome Molly Coogan and Kristen Harlow, and we were directed by the fantastic Erik Pearson.

I also performed in a reading of Believeland by Caroline V. McGraw as part of The Civilians FINDINGS series of new works. Jay Stull directed.

APRIL 2015
I recurred as the paramedic on ELEMENTARY and had a blast shooting late into the night with the cast and crew. Season 3, Episode 21 "Under My Skin". Photos below!
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Breaking Bobby Stone

2/14/2015

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This week I had the pleasure of performing in an industry staged reading of Breaking Bobby Stone  by Ben Andron. The reading was directed by the wonderful Peter Scolari and the cast was fantastic.

I also recently signed with Manager Estelle Lasher of Lasher Group!
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From top left: Peter Scolari, Sam Seder, Jeff McCarthy, Dana Berger, Bryan Fenkart, Ben Platt, Donna English, Aaron Grant, Anthony Rapp, Robin De Jesus, Kasie Gasparini, Ben Andron, Christy Romano, Sara Friedman.
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"Elementary" and "Seminar"

4/17/2014

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Elementary: Season 2, Episode 19

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I recently did a co-star role on an episode of Elementary  on CBS, Playing a paramedic in a flashback scene with Lucy Liu. Wheeling a bleeding person on a gurney through a twisting hallway is harder than it looks! We filmed on Long Beach in a hospital that was shut down, and we were on set for 11+ hours. It was creepy walking around, peeking into rooms and seeing operating tables, examining chairs, and all the medical equipment just collecting dust. Bruce Altman, the guest star on the episode, was awesome to work with, giving me a thumbs-up after every take. You can check out the episode here: The Many Mouths Of Aaron Colville

Seminar @ The Kitchen Theatre


I'm currently rehearsing for a production of Theresa Rebeck's Seminar  at THE KITCHEN THEATRE in Ithaca, NY. The show is directed by Margarett Perry, whom I've wanted to work with for quite some time. We have a terrific cast and I'm having a blast working with this awesome company. CLICK HERE for cast info, performance schedule and tickets! 
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'The Capables' Featured In The New York Times

6/27/2013

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DANA IS CURRENTLY IN REHEARSALS FOR 'THE CAPABLES'

CHECK OUT THIS NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLE ABOUT THE SHOW



THE CAPABLES

A NEW PLAY BY JAY STULL
DIRECTED BY STEFANIE ABEL HOROWITZ

JULY 17 - AUG 3 @ THE GYM AT JUDSON CHURCH
http://www.smarttix.com/show.aspx?showcode=cap926&ss=1
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for the love of dawg - 28,000 views and counting

5/16/2013

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Jeff Ayars and I filmed this webisode of Dawg House in two hours this past weekend. It was a spur-of-the-moment collaboration. I let him know I'd be upstate for a few days, and asked if he needed an actress for any projects. He already had "Woof Dawg", an alter-ego who he was making a documentary about, complete with a fake okcupid dating profile, but he mentioned he needed to film something else featuring Woof for a class. Next thing I knew, I was creating my own okcupid profile for "Shannon", messaging Woof Dawg on it, and setting up a date with him. 
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We posted the video on YouTube and within three days we had over 28,000 views.  Facebook comments included "please post future episodes", when we hadn't planned to film more in the first place. Kinda fun what a little impromptu film making can bring.  Watch the video here.


<-----This is Shannon's okcupid profile. She messaged Woof Dawg with the username  "gurldawg".  Click on it and check it out.
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New dramatists and the private Theatre

5/13/2013

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On May 14th, Dana will be performing in a staged reading of The Ocean At Your Door by New Dramatists Van Lier Fellow, Brian Otano. Stefanie Abel Horowitz directs.  Click here for more info and reservations.



Then on May 28th, Dana can be seen in The Private Theatre's staged reading of Cecilia Copeland's new sci-fi play, BIOLIFE, directed by Tony Glazer.
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