Great theater is just around the corner this weekend in Davis Square as the Nexus Theater opens a new show titled Now What? Now What?, a one-woman show, features actress-comedian Daena Giardella who explores the issues surrounding Sept. 11. The play combines stories, observations, monologues, and humor from these recent events, all combined with a little music, theater, dance, and comedy to make this performance an unforgettable mix of art and impact. Giardella hopes to confront some of the questions that people have on their minds since Sept. 11.
Giardella has been involved in improvisational theater for over 20 years, and uses this experience in her current production. Giardella has turned this difficult subject into a piece that incorporates humorous elements. She gives voice to the individual stories of those affected by this tragedy. She magically moves from one scene to another using bits and pieces from everyday life, breaking news, satire, along with stories and images. The play is extremely diverse in the way that one moment can be filled with laughter while the next can be extremely touching.
Giardella is a well-versed performer, having performed in many national and international productions. Her work has been seen at the International School for Movement Theatre and Mime Festival, The World Symposium on Humanity in Toronto, the UN Conference on Women in Copenhagen, the Susan Delal Center for Dance and Theatre in Tel Aviv, and many other theaters in Israel. Since beginning in theater she has utilized a truly innovative style which uses dramatic stories, touching characters and comic relief. Many of her other one-woman shows in the US and abroad have won her exciting reviews.
Giardella currently offers improvisational acting workshops throughout the country, but has previously been on the faculty at Emerson College and the Boston Conservatory, as well as the drama director at Roxbury High School under a grant from Harvard University. Her most recent project is a TV pilot for Oprah Winfrey's Oxygen network.
Now What? is sure to be an intriguing show with many unforgettable moments. It runs this weekend through Dec. 14 at The Nexus Theater, next to The Burren in Davis. Students tickets are available for just $15.
