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Click here to read Denise's featured article in the Bohemian's Feb. 6 issue!

IN THE SPOTLIGHT:

NINE PARTS OF DESIRE: Denise starred in this one-woman show as nine different Iraqi women sharing true stories of their lives before, during and after the regime of Saddam Hussein. This riveting play ran May 30-June 14 at the 6th Street Playhouse Studio Theatre.

 photo by Eric Chazankin

Reviews:

"Denise Elia does a virtuoso job playing all 9 women...Don’t miss this fine performance..." - David Kashimba of For All Events, 9 Parts of Desire

"...excels in her portrayal..." - Dan Taylor of the Press Democrat, Iraq Through Women's Eyes

"Elia, always a very physical actor, morphs in and out of the bodies of a distinct array of women...all richly detailed, distinctly individual portrayals."

"...mesmerizing and deeply moving..."

- David Templeton of the Bohemian, Gracefully Humane

Stay tuned for Denise's next project!

RECENT PROJECTS:

The Glass Menagerie Denise was cast as Laura in this classic American play. "A pas de deux for Laura and the Gentleman Caller...is the highlight of the play." - Kedar K. Adour of For All Events Read the full review here. The play ran Sept. 18 - Oct. 12 at Spreckels with Pacific Alliance Stage Co.

Moonlight and Magnolias Denise was Miss Poppenguhl in this fast-talking comedy about the creation of Gone with the Wind in 1939 Hollywood. Click here to read the review!

M A C B E T H

"...as Malcolm, the son of the murdered king, and especially as Hecate, the queen of the witches (an invention specific to this production), Elia is the standout, giving a performance of mesmerizing intensity that is as brave and assured as it is detailed and riveting." - David Templeton Bohemian 11/07/07

MACBETH ran at the Loading Zone black box theater in downtown Santa Rosa. More photos here!

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