DVC

07/18/2026

DVC is proud to present the FINAL performance of "The House of Hands: hymns of a new dawn" tonight @ 7:30 at MuCCC.

Rain or... well, rain. Lots and lots of rain.

A pay-what-you-can-production.

Photo by Annette Dragon.

07/16/2026

DVC's "The House of Hands: hymns of new dawn" returns for its final run starting tonight!

July 16, 17, 18 @ 7:30. Only @ MuCCC.
All performances are pay-what-you-can.

Photos by Kelly Kester.

07/10/2026

The secrets of The House of Hands will be revealed starting TONIGHT@ The MuCCC.

"The House of Hands: hymns of a new dawn"
July 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 @ 7:30
July 12 @ 2
All performances are pay-what-you-can.
Photos by Kelly Kester

07/09/2026

Eryenne (Adriana Allen) discovers the joys and sorrows of first love in DVC's "The House of Hands: hymns of a new dawn," opening THIS WEEKEND @ The MuCCC.

July 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 @ 7:30
July 12 @ 2

All performances are pay-what-you-can.

Photo by Kelly Kester.

07/08/2026

Alexis Zhesigna (played by Alexus Maxam) finds his world on the brink of war as he struggles to reconcile battles from without and within.

"The House of Hands: hymns of a new dawn," a world premiere production from DVC runs July 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 @ 7:30pm & July 12 @ 2pm. Only at The MuCCC!

All performances are pay-what-you-can!

Photo by Kelly Kester

07/06/2026

Severin Takaris (Kiyomi Oliver), trusted advisor and ally of the Zhesigna family, welcomes you back to The House of Hands.

“The House of Hands: hymns of a new dawn,”
a world premiere production from DVC, opens this Friday, July 10, and runs thru July 18 @ The MuCCC.

All performances are pay-what-you-can (suggested donation $12).

www.dvctheatre.com
www.muccc.org
Photo by Kelly Kester

06/30/2026

The DVC 2026 theatre season begins!

We’re less than two weeks away from the world premiere of DVC’s “The House of Hands: hymns of a new dawn,” an adaptation by M.J. Savastano based on the novels by J.C. Savage.

July 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 @ 7:30, July 12 @ 2 at MuCCC.

Tickets to all performances are pay-what-you-can (suggested donation $12).

Photo of Young Kaitjan (Najua Baaith-Mercado) taken by Kelly Kester

04/07/2026

DVC is excited to announce the cast of The House of Hands: hymns of a new dawn!

Alexis Zhesigna………………… Alexus Maxam
Kaitjan Le Turalle……………..... M.J. Savastano
Severin Takaris…………………... Kiyomi Oliver
Caienn Zhesigna………………… Joey Chacon
Young Kaitjan…………………….. Najua Baaith-Mercado
Eryenne…………………………........Adriana Allen
Darsenye/servant……………..... Michou Camacho
Lezetta/servant…………………… Rebecca Cowan
Kirtney Ronceh/Servant………. Aung Phyo
Setevne/Kiherias Brasshela…..Kesha Sharee Hartzog
Niall/Jeanvieve…………………… Kaleab Wiggins
Pekhova Oonchairt………………Emmett Michie
Izeliya…………………………….........Elizabeth Saunders
Nephar/orderly…………………... Kevin Chaba
Maray……………………………....... Shawnda Urie
Midwife/servant………………….. Katrina Smith
Rennah……………………………...... Kiefer Schenk
Thannik/Luuen…………………….. David Byrne
Guide……………………………......... Amanda Chitaphong
Waren Gallanshat……………….. Patrick White

Thanks to everyone who auditioned. As always, the Rochester theatre scene showed its talent, energy, and heart!

Our TWENTY-FOUR person cast & crew will perform July 10-12 & 16-18 at MuCCC. Hope to see you there!

02/24/2026

Open audition notice:

DVC’s The House of Hands: hymns of a new dawn, a world premiere production of the novel written by J. C. Savage, adapted for the stage by M. J. Savastano

Directed by Jamie DiGiacco & M. J. Savastano

Performances: July 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 @ 7:30, July 12 @ 2 at MuCCC.

Auditions will be held Sunday, March 22 2-5pm & Monday, March 23 6:30-9:30pm by appointment only at Flying Squirrel Community Space, 285 Clarissa St.

Rehearsals, beginning Sunday, May 31, will also be at Flying Squirrel.

Contact Mario Savastano (producer): [email protected] or text 585-317-1598

Everyone welcome!
As this production is a continuation of a story begun in The House of Hands, some actors playing returning characters have been pre-cast.

02/03/2026

Announcing DVC's 2026 season!

The House of Hands: hymns of a new dawn
Adapted by M. J. Savastano from the novels by J. C. Savage
July 10, 11, 16-18 @ 7:30, July 12 @ 2

What We May Be: An All the Devils Tale
By S. G. Wrathhaft
November 6, 7, 12-14 @ 7:30, November 8 @ 2

All performances are at MuCCC.
Pay-what-you-can (Suggested donation $12; student $5).

Audition information coming soon!
Check:
www.dvctheatre.com

Comprised of Wilson Magnet High School students, alum, and local actors, DVC (or Dream/ Visualize/ Create) brings relevant, non-traditional theatre to the Rochester area.