DCA - Key Persons
Al Getler is a world class ventriloquist and comedian, combining his sharp wit and skil ls, Al's sh ow is filled with laughs for audiences of all siz es, age groups and performance venues.Al has appeared on the A&E Networks hundreds of time s. In addition, he has been featured on Good Morning America, the Wall Street Journal, and the USA Today newspapers.He has performed in Las Vegas, Atlantic City show rooms, theat ers throughout the USA, corporate events and res orts.
Many of his shows have been held over for months, as the audiences love his performances and presenters find him easy going and the consummate business person.Al is Complicated! There are many layers to Al Getler beyond the comedy stage. He is a leader and executive producer. He has led award winning media companies and their teams to have won Pulitzer Prizes, website and publication awards from many press associations and the Edward r. Murrow Award for excell ence in broadcast and digital journalism.
Daniel a member of the Friars Club and is a show producer of 25 years, his history includes the following Off Broadway productions Todd Robbins -Carnival Knowledge, National Lampoon"s Lemmings with Chevy Chase and John Belushi (The beginning of Saturday Night Live), Really Rosie, Marsha Norman'sGetting Out, Lydie Breeze a John Guare / Louis Malle collaboration, On the Air,The Great American Backstage Musical and The Fierce Divas of Broadway with Maurice Hines.
Job Titles:
- Vice President
- Member of the Association of Performing Arts Presenters
DCA is a management company that specializes in variety performers, comedians, musical performers, theatre productions, and producing live events. Gerri along with her husband Daniel founded DCA Productions in 1983 after having owned and operated a nightclub in New York City. They are members of the National Conference of Personal Managers, and have represented artists who have been regular cast members / writers on Saturday Night Live, The Chris Rock Show, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Mad TV and Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, ABC's Super Showcase, Star Search, America's Got Talent and Just For Laughs.
Gerri has been a member of the Association of Performing Arts Presenters since 1991, an organization that represents theatres, community centers, festivals, international presenters and artist representatives for live touring venues. DCA Productions are also members of The Consortium of Eastern Regional Theaters, The Ohio Arts Presenters Network, North Carolina Arts Market, Performing Arts Exchange, Arts Northwest, MidWest Arts and National Association for Campus Activities and enjoy presenting their artists to Performing Arts Centers, Festivals, Cruise Lines and Corporate events nationally and internationally.
Job Titles:
- President, Peacock Performing Arts Center, Hayesville NC
Job Titles:
- Artistic Director, the John Drew Theater at Guild Hall
YAKOV SMIRNOFF IS A LEGEND IN AMERICAN COMEDY. After escaping communist Soviet Union in the 1977, Yakov came to the United States with nothing but a dream. Before even learning the language, Yakov humbly began working as a bartender at the famous Grossinger's Catskill Resort in New York, where he started telling jokes to his customers each night. As his English improved, he quickly grew in popularity. He made a daring move to Hollywood where the owner of The Comedy Store, Mitzi Shore, spotted him and advised him to stay. She told him, "There is always a place for good and different.
"His lovable view of life through the eyes of a poor immigrant captured the hearts of America. He soared to the top of the comedy world, performing on "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson" and countless other television programs, including as a regular character on "Night Court." He became a star of his very own show, named after his famous catchphrase, "What a Country!" Yakov branched out to the big screen where he starr ed in movies with Tom Hanks, Robin Williams, Richard Pryor, Meryl Streep, and Jack Nicholson, to name a few. In 2016 and 2017 his TV special "Happily ever laughter" was voted "The best special" on PBS.
He has given command performances for 4 US presidents.
Yakov Smirnoff is an iconic comedian, movie star, best-selling author and most recently, an educator, when he earned a master's degree in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, after which he became a professor at Missouri State University. His latest accomplishment is a doctoral degree in Global Leadership from Pepperdine University.Living a life that is as exciting as ever, Yakov has married his sweetheart, currently has his very own 2000 seat theater in Branson, Missouri, and tours the world doing stand-up Comedy at performing arts centers.Inspired by his higher education in psychology and global leadership he is currently writing a book, "Unconscious Attraction: Why does the wrong person feel so right?"With the heart of a dreamer, Yakov Smirnoff has made the impossible possible and continues to inspire others with his message that America is still, "What a Country!" Keep an eye out for a documentary about him on Netflix by the end of this year and stay tuned for what Dr. Yakov does next!