Dreya Weber
Dreya Weber | |
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Dreya Weber in 2007 | |
| Education | Hunter College |
| Occupation(s) | Aerialist, Actress, Producer, Director |
Dreya Weber born May 8 1961 in Bloomington, Indiana, USA, is an American actress, producer, director, and aerialist.
Career
[edit]Weber toured with Cher during her Living Proof farewell tour and choreographed the performances by aerialists.[1]
She produced and starred in The Gymnast (2006)[2] which took home 28 festival awards, including Best Feature at Outfest,[3] Newfest and Frameline, and demonstrated her aerialist skills. She also produced and starred in A Marine Story about the US Military policy of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, and The Aerialist (2020), which is the sequel to The Gymnast.[4][5]
Weber is currently represented by McDonald Selznick Associates.[6]
Personal life
[edit]During her teenage years, Weber competed with the Mexican National Hurdling Team, ranking within the top ten.[7] She returned from Mexico to attend Hunter College in New York City.
She performed aerial silk at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. She is friends with Tony Horton and has featured in all three of his P90X home workout series.
In a 2006 AfterEllen interview, Weber described herself as omnisexual.[8]
She is married to Ned Farr, who directed The Gymnast, A Marine Story, and The Aerialist.[5]
She is closely associated with the actor Frank Ferrante, alongside whom she has collaborated on several projects including Teatro ZinZanni and various productions relating to the Marx Brothers.
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Masterpiece | Pamela Mountbatten | "Lord Mountbatten - The Last Viceroy" |
| 1996 | Everything Relative | Luce | |
| 1999 | The Practice | Mrs. Henderson | "Infected" |
| 2000 | The Practice | Sister Janice Murray | "New Evidence", "Hammerhead Sharks" |
| 2001 | Lovely and Amazing | Donna | |
| 2002 | The Contractor | Claire Stevenson | Short film |
| 2002 | Dream a Little Dream for Me | Pearl | Short film |
| 2005 | The Catcher | The Flyer | Short film |
| 2006 | The Gymnast | Jane | |
| 2006 | Company Town | Jane Peroux | TV film |
| 2009 | The Neighborhood Ball: An Inauguration Celebration | Antigravity Performer | |
| 2010 | A Marine Story | Alexandra Everett | |
| 2011 | Water for Elephants | Circus Performer | |
| 2015 | Raven's Touch | Raven | Co-director (with Marina Rice Bader); screenwriter |
| 2020 | The Aerialist (film) | Jane Hawkins |
Awards
[edit]See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "A MARINE STORY - Ned Farr and Dreya Weber". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 19, 2021. Retrieved June 2, 2012.
- ^ "Ronnie Scheib Review of The Gymnast". Variety. June 21, 2006. Retrieved December 24, 2009.
- ^ ""Gymnast" Flies to Two Outfest Prizes". indieWIRE by Brian Brooks. July 18, 2006. Retrieved December 24, 2009.
- ^ "The Heartbreak and Frustration of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Told Through "A Marine Story"". Cherry Grrl. June 28, 2010. Archived from the original on July 1, 2010. Retrieved June 28, 2010.
- ^ a b Goldberg, Lesley (June 28, 2010). "Dreya Weber tells "A Marine Story"". AfterEllen. Archived from the original on September 21, 2016. Retrieved June 29, 2010.
- ^ "Dreya Weber, Choreographer/Aerial Artist". McDonald Selznick Associates. Archived from the original on June 27, 2009. Retrieved January 11, 2010.
- ^ "Dreya Weber Interview". About.com by Kathy Belge. Archived from the original on March 28, 2017. Retrieved May 15, 2012.
- ^ Ober, Lauren (August 9, 2006). "Flying High with Dreya Weber". AfterEllen. Archived from the original on October 19, 2006. Retrieved July 23, 2008.
- ^ Kilday, Gregg (July 18, 2010). "'A Marine Story' tops Outfest awards". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on July 23, 2010. Retrieved July 18, 2010.
Further reading
[edit]- The Gymnast, Metroweekly review.
External links
[edit]- Dreya Weber at IMDb
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