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Drika Overton

Kittery, ME

I've been tap dancer, producer, choreographer and teacher for almost 30 years. Some of my production hits include The Portsmouth Percussive Dance Festival Sound of Movement concerts; Clara's Dream A Jazz Nutcracker (which toured the Northeast for 6 ye... view more

  1. on September 14
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    Drika Overton
    backed a project

    Moses Irons - solo tour by Moses Irons

    Time to sharpen the teeth.

    • 100% funded $2,010 pledged
    • 44 backers
    • Funded Oct 14, 2011
  2. on January 18, 2010
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    Creatures of Habitat For Sale by Stefanie Weber

    Residing in the STOREFRONT for the month of January, we create a new performance work: habitat (de)fragmentation. Make the dance with us.

    • 101% funded $2,246 pledged
    • 56 backers
    • Funded Feb 14, 2010
  3. on December 23, 2009
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    Drika Overton
    Posted project update #14

    Some great performance photos...

    Thought you might be interested in some beautiful photos taken by photographer Jay Reiter. I think he did a great job capturing the magic!

    http://jayreiter.myshowit.com/clara/

    For those of you who weren't able to pick up a poster and DVD at a performance last weekend, I will work out a way to either mail or otherwise deliver to you after the new year. Let me know if you or someone you know will be in the area and I can deliver in person!

    Hope you all have great holidays!!!

    OX Drika

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        Lois O'Hara on December 23, 2009

        Fabulous, Drika. Thank you and Jay for sharing those fantastic photos!
        I had a great time (LOVED all 3 shows) and will see you again, soon!
        Merry, Merry and and Happy Healthy New Year.
        xoxo,
        lois

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        Phil Webster on December 23, 2009

        Hi Drika,

        I was so sad to miss the show (had tickets and everything) -- just too tired, too far away, and too much snow in the forecast. :-( Thanks for sharing the photos. Can't wait to see the DVD. Let me know how to get my address to you for mailing.

        Thanks,
        Phil

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        Eve Agush on December 26, 2009

        Drika-The show was magical. Brenda's sparkiling tops lit the stage up like Broadway. We had a marvelous time and loved your intricate weaving oof the story. BRAVCO TO ALL!!
        Happy 2010!
        EVe, Rob & Anthony


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  4. on December 12, 2009
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    Drika Overton
    Posted project update #13

    Great plug on WBZ radio!

    Clara's Dream is featured on Jordan Rich's WBZ New England Weekend.
    Momentum building!

    Off to first rehearsal of production week! Fun!


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        Carole Shander on December 12, 2009

        How fabulous, Drika! Let us know if there's a huge run on tickets!

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        Kathy Partridge on December 12, 2009

        Yay, Drika!! See you Friday night.

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        Lois O'Hara on December 12, 2009

        Great job, Drika!!!!


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  5. on December 11, 2009
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    Drika Overton
    Posted project update #12

    The winner is....

    Eve Agush!!!!! 2 Tickets for Thursday Dec 17...

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        Eve Agush on December 11, 2009

        WOW! I never win anything! What a fun and happy surprise!

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        Lois O'Hara on December 11, 2009

        Congratulations, Eve. I'll see you Thursday night at the show.


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  6. on December 10, 2009
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    Drika Overton
    Posted project update #11

    A Big, Giant, Grateful THANK YOU!

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        Eve Agush on December 10, 2009

        Not sure if we are getting anything, but we will be at the show Saturday night. SO HAPPY FOR YOU ALL!!!!! Love,
        Eve & Rob

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        Lois O'Hara on December 10, 2009

        I knew you could do it, Drika! Can't wait to get up to Portsmouth and see you all!
        xoxo,
        lois

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        Cotton"s O Concord on December 10, 2009

        Great Going Gal!!! This has been fun to have a peek at the rehearsals through kickstarter!!! Hats off to you Drika!!! The Cotton's will be there every night whistling and cheering!!! Have a great show!!! Reed, Randy, & Loni


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  7. on December 10, 2009
    Funded!

    Clara's Dream: A Jazz Nutcracker by Drika Overton

    Locally grown, nationally known Clara's Dream A Jazz Nutcracker is a big, joyous production. Be a part of the Dream!

    • 108% funded $5,405 pledged
    • 49 backers
    • Funded Dec 10, 2009
  8. on December 2, 2009
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    Drika Overton
    Posted project update #10

    Oh My!

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        Carole Shander on December 2, 2009

        Have a wonderful time with the performances, and I hope to see a fabulous review in the Boston Globe!

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        Tom Peiffer on December 3, 2009

        Besides the feel story of It's A Wonderful Life, anticipating another rendition of Drika's and the cast of MaD Theatricals' upbeat, high velosity performance of Clara's Dream at the Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH USA will make my Christmas season special. It tops my shopping list.

        T.S. Peiffer


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  9. on November 25, 2009
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    Drika Overton
    Posted project update #9

    Holiday dance pick in the Globe!

    Clara's Dream is on the radar. Some great press is coming up and she's been picked as a go to holiday event in the Boston Globe. Good for her!

    http://www.boston.com/ae/theater_arts/articles/2009/11/22/holiday_preview_dance_picks/

    Spread the word!

    Thank you, my friends and supporters!

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  10. on November 23, 2009
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    Drika Overton
    backed a project

    Somatic Natural History Archive by Karl Cronin

    Help launch the world's first Somatic Natural History Archive - a fun, creative approach to raising biodiversity awareness.

    Funding Unsuccessful (02/12/2010)