Press and Feedback
Below is coverage and letters concerning my work which included many firsts for the Chicago theatre community: I created the first website focusing on Chicago theatre, produced the first Internet based play development workshop and was the first Chicago theatre artist to explore the use of 3D virtual spaces. Along with the technology write ups is also coverage of my performances, plays and other activities – in the end it’s all about theatre.
While participants at the NEA Conference were talking about the Information Superhighway, Dan Zellner and some playwrights from Australia were already using it.“
– PerformInk (Chicago entertainment paper)
As Artistic Director and Founder of Red Path Theater, I count Mr. Zellner as a major influence. The man has been with us every step of the way. His efforts have had a major impact in promoting theatre in the Chicago Native American Community.”
– E. Donald Two-Rivers, Red Path Theater*
* I received Red Path Theater’s Collaboration Award for work in developing Two-Rivers’ play “Chili Corn.” The play was later published by the University of Oklahoma Press.
No one else in the country is contributing to new work the way Studio Z is. You truly are sui generis.”
– Mead Hunter, Director of Literary Programs
Audrey Skirball-Kenis (A.S.K.) Theater Projects*
*Studio Z was recognized by A.S.K. as one of ten organizations redefining contemporary playwriting.
Studio Z, a nonprofit organization using new technology to promote cultural exchange”
-StarPhoenix News (Canada)
I am delighted to hear that, for the first time, a number of South Australian plays will be presented in Chicago utilizing the Internet. The use of such technology allows for cultural exchange in very creative ways.”
– Penelope Amberg, Counsellor Cultural Affairs
Embassy of Australia