Changing My Major to Joan

Overview

What does it mean to see community in someone who has been used to represent everything you are not? Boris Dansberry explores the life and legacy of Joan of Arc with special focus on theatrical portrayals from playwrights into the early 20th century. Using humor, angst, masks, beans, unmasking, Frederich Shiller, and the trials and tribulations of the queer experience the audience will take attention and maybe even take notes in the gay history class of your dreams, or perhaps, nightmares.

Boris Dansberry

Boris (they/them) is an emerging queer theatre artist exploring what it means to create work that moves and evokes connection in 2021. A 2020 graduate of the University of the Arts musical theatre program, Boris enjoys monologuing (ranting) about their latest historical obsession, pruning the occasional dead leaves off their beloved house plants, and finding new ways to enjoy homemade hummus. When they aren't filled with angst and playing Elton John on their keyboard they occasionally find time to write about their obsessions, or heaven forbid a story. Boris is most interested in creating cabaret style works that collage with researched/collaboratory visual and film art, and working with directors that uplift queer storytelling and queer joy. They would like to thank their loved ones and everyone who asked "Hey, what's happening with that show about Joan of Arc?'' at any point in the last year. Your care and interest meant more than you know. To everyone else, stay safe and have fun exploring the cacophony of art that is the Philly Fringe!

Credits

Performer/Writer:Boris Dansberry, Stage Manager: Becca Smith, Mucic Director: Gary Clarke, Producer: Emily Wanamaker