Blog Posts - Dana Berger

JANUARY, 2016

2/3/2016

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.

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.

Diggin' Dorset

7/18/2015

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:

RECENT AND UPCOMING:

5/27/2015

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!

Breaking Bobby Stone

2/14/2015

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!

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.

"Elementary" and "Seminar"

4/17/2014

Elementary: Season 2, Episode 19

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!

'The Capables' Featured In The New York Times

6/27/2013

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

for the love of dawg - 28,000 views and counting

5/16/2013

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.

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.

New dramatists and the private Theatre

5/13/2013

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.

The Poor Of New York SOLD OUT!

4/28/2013

Cast and crew on closing night in the basement of The Connelly Theater

The Poor Of New York SOLD OUT for every performance! Terrific audiences, terrific cast and crew. See below for some rehearsal photos.

THE POOR OF NEW YORK

4/6/2013

Dana is currently in rehearsals for The Poor of New York, directed by Tyne Rafaeli. Coming to the Connelly Theater, NYC, April 24th-27th, 2013!