Dreya Weber
Dreya Weber (born May 8, 1961) is an American actress, producer, director, and aerialist.
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Born | May 8, 1961 |
Education | Hunter College |
Occupation | Aerialist, Actress, Producer, Director |
Career
Weber has worked as an aerialist for entertainers including Madonna; and Pink, for whom she choreographed several aerial acts including the performance of Pink at the 2010 Grammy Awards. She 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.[4][5]
Weber is currently represented by McDonald Selznick Associates.[6]
Personal life
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 and A Marine Story.[5]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1986 | Masterpiece | Pamela Mountbatten | "Lord Mountbatten - The Last Viceroy" |
1996 | Everything Relative | Luce | |
1999 | The Practice | Mrs. Henderson | "Infected" |
2000 | The Practice | Nun / Stacy Kingman's Sister | "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 |
See also
- List of female film and television directors
- List of LGBT-related films directed by women
References
- "A MARINE STORY - Ned Farr and Dreya Weber". Retrieved 2 June 2012.
- "Ronnie Scheib Review of The Gymnast". Variety. 2006-06-21. Retrieved 2009-12-24.
- ""Gymnast" Flies to Two Outfest Prizes". indieWIRE by Brian Brooks. 2006-07-18. Retrieved 2009-12-24.
- "The Heartbreak and Frustration of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Told Through "A Marine Story"". Cherry Grrl. 2010-06-28. Archived from the original on 2010-07-01. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
- Goldberg, Lesley (June 28, 2010). "Dreya Weber tells "A Marine Story"". AfterEllen. Archived from the original on September 21, 2016. Retrieved 2010-06-29.
- "Dreya Weber, Choreographer/Aerial Artist". McDonald Selznick Associates. Retrieved 2010-01-11.
- "Dreya Weber Interview". About.com by Kathy Belge. Retrieved 2012-05-15.
- 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 (2010-07-18). "'A Marine Story' tops Outfest awards". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 2010-07-23. Retrieved 2010-07-18.
Further reading
- The Gymnast, Metroweekly review.