This show, Simply Etta, is our tribute to iconic singer Etta James. It features the outstanding actress Sheran Goodspeed Keyton as Etta James and long time music collaborator Joe Rogers on piano. The stories you will hear are the words of Etta James, taken directly from her autobiography, the liner notes of her albums, and online transcripts from interviews. By using Etta James’ own words and songs, Sheran creates a vivid portrait of one of the most amazing singers in modern music.

The iconic Etta James crosses all musical genres: blues, jazz, rock, r&b, even gospel.  Early in 2010, tragic stories began circulating about Miss James’ health: that she suffered from dementia or Alzheimer’s and had cancelled all public appearances.  This show begins during that time in the midst of her blurred state of mind, and flashes back to moments of the sheer brilliance that only a talent of such magnitude could bring!

“Keyton is one of Dallas' reigning musical theater divas, with a cra-mazing voice
that's always on the verge of telling you she's not going, no, no, no, no, no. She is
a marvelous facsimile of Etta James, echoing her phrasing, deep-throated soul and
bone-rattling power. She can be riveting at the storytelling, too. Simply Etta is
simply terrific.”
~Elaine Liner – The Dallas Observer

“Keyton has enough strength to launch the space shuttle. She has a voice so big, it
not only fills the small space of Tuckers’ Blues in Deep Ellum, it reverberates
until you’d swear she’s singing to you in stereo. And with Simply Etta, the lady
also starts it and carries it through.”
~Arnold Wayne Jones – The Dallas Voice

“From the moment that Sheran Goodspeed Keyton first opens her mouth, this
audience knows we won't be disappointed. Her confident swagger and her
phenomenal singing voice grabs our attention and our admiration right from the
start. Better yet, this seasoned performer kept the audience in her grip,
making us laugh along with her, cry along with her, and even sing along with
her.”
~Kristopher A. Harrison – The Column Online

This story takes place in 1994 on the Southside of Chicago, Illinois. It is an original play about a usual family living with an unusual circumstance involving HIV. After tragedy strikes, it takes a lot of strength and courage to catch what life has thrown.  The Joseph family will have to somehow stand together in a divided house which makes it even more difficult for them to succeed.  DVA Productions presents “The Catch” a bold universal story of forgiveness, family, love and most of all LIFE.

The show will take place at Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107. Performances are Friday through Sunday. March 22, 23, 29, and 30, 2013 at 8pm. March 23, 24 and 30, 2013 at 3pm.  NO PERFORMANCE ON EASTER SUNDAY MARCH 31, 2013. Ticket prices are $15 for matinees, and $20 for evening performances.

For more information call 817-313-3052

Steel Magnolias is a comedy–drama play about the bond among a group of Southern women in northwest Louisiana. It is written by Robert Harling, based on his experience with the death of his sister. The title suggests the "female characters are as delicate as magnolias but as tough as steel". The action centers on Truvy's beauty parlour and the women who regularly gather there. The underlying group-friendship among all six women is prominent throughout the drama.

The show will take place at Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107. Performances are Friday through Sunday. June 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2013 at 8pm. June 8, 9, 15, and 16, 2013 at 3pm.  Ticket prices are $15 for matinees, and $20 for evening performances.

For more information call 817-313-3052

DVA revives this 2009 hit, to close out its second season. Sam Shade: A Detective Musical is an original musical with script, music and lyrics by Joe Rogers. Directed by Sheran Goodspeed Keyton, this farce is based on the classic novels The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells and The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett. Taking its cues from film-noir, this musical’s humor and style stem from the classic movies of the 1940s and 50s. All the players are present on the set of a new movie being filmed but everything seems to be going wrong. Can detective Sam Shade figure out who is to blame before it’s too late? With silly antics and witty dialogue, this musical will keep you holding onto the edge of your seat until the very last scene.

The show will take place at Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107. Performances are Friday through Sunday. August 23, 24, 30, and 31, 2013 at 8pm. August 24, 25, 31, and September 01, 2013 at 3pm.  Ticket prices are $15 for matinees, and $20 for evening performances.

For more information call 817-313-3052