D.C. Copeland

“The playwright, in this case, is the mother of invention and she has the audacity to openly display the artificiality of her enterprise while at the same time trying to lure the audience into that emotional complicity with the characters that we call for convenience “realism”. “Copeland is very much about the mysterious power of language to create and alter and sometimes destroy life – words are the magic that create and sustain existence out of nothingness.”
See the full reviews:

https://archive.orartswatch.org/play-the-plays-the-meta-thing/
https://archive.orartswatch.org/the-fragile-ghosts-of-drama-past/
https://archive.orartswatch.org/fertile-ground-one-last-look/

D.C. Copeland’s Merrily Down The Stream and The Truth According to Rose:

“The stark scripts pack a lot of emotion into a combined 50-minute runtime. Copeland’s writing is sharp but raw. We see the fear of making a connection and the sadness of losing one. Copeland allows us to fill in the gap in between – the beautiful time when companions let us thrive: after the rose blossoms, before the rose dies.”

D.C. Copeland’s Play at the Fertile Ground Festival:

“If you can peel your way to the center of this metaphorical theatrical onion, you might find something truly profound about the surreal, self- referential whirlwind simply and appropriately titled “Play”. The fictional actors playing characters that exist in the fictional playwright’s mind – portrayed by real actors playing real characters before our very eye s- all of that came to our universe courtesy of a real playwright who birthed them like a god into existence. Play exists to shine a light on that process, to paint it as the hectic layered onion that it is. The audience saw it briefly at the reading on Wednesday but that universe lives and breathes within Copeland’s mind.”

“Mother-Internothing – that’s more like it! There are lot of terrific little expressions and phrases and some very powerful writing in this piece. This is reminding me of, say Nietzsche’s Ecce Homo – a rambling rant where you can’t distinguish the author’s voice from a possible persona whose voice the author is adopting.”

“D.C.’s work is intense, dense, floating and gnawing at the same time. Her words conjure journeys across many levels. The photography and sets create the space; the mood to interpret coupled with the inability to find an absolute interpretation.”

“Copeland electrifies in a clarion call for humanity and love in our mixed up distracted world. I found this work to be thoroughly refreshing in its clear-eyed demand for the reader to wake up from the malaise of living in our modern world. D.C. Copeland has a strong voice and is not afraid to use it, often through floral language more reminiscent of a time gone by. Her idolatry of Shakespeare and the purity of performing arts is matched by her own wizardry of the English language, which she wields like a sword, cutting through capitalism, patriarchy, and mediocrity. I look forward to more works by D.C. Copeland as I enjoyed this from cover to cover. Great as an audiobook too!”

“Our Modern Philosopher. A fantastic read. Why? Because of DC’s fresh approach in tone and style. She is our generation’s Nietzsche – blunt, sometimes frightening, and totally engaging (even if there’s bell of doom that echos in the background as you read it). I loved this book, and it’s great to read a contemporary that grasps both the classical tradition of literature and the experimental nature of a Futurist. Bravo!”

“An insightful, lyrical, and daring read. Part treatise. Part fantasia. Beautifully captures the thrills and terrors of being an artist. Highly recommend!”

“The manifesto could be read as poetry almost, and yet, the points it makes are powerful and full of conviction. I listened to this book on Audible and frequently found myself rewinding to hear again the lines that resonated most with me.”

“I loved this book. Copeland’s writing is downright delicious and demands an engagement from the reader that has the power to be truly transformative if you let it. As an artist and a millennial myself, I was especially drawn to its title and subject matter, and it was more than I expected. Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of this book. It is equal parts a calling- out and calling-in, a call to action, and a call home.”

“”Hear ye! Hear ye! I have sword, too. It is called a pen.” Like the initial blast of water to the face at the beginning of a shower, D.C. Copeland’s “An Artist’s Manifesto” is warm, welcome, and a combination of both a pleasant surprise and just what you asked for! It is hard to overstate how important D.C.’s voice is at this time! A must-read!”

“D.C. is a mastermind with language and elucidating the darker questions of the human experience. The brilliance of the book is the whimsical and humorous way she lets us into her mind that brings up the deeper questions of who we are- does anything mean anything at all or is it all “hogwash.” If you enjoy psychology/philosophy and beautiful prose/writings then don’t hesitate to buy this book! D.C. writes in a way that you can devour slowly or binge all night – to analyze herself and life/her experience with drugs, exploration of death and dying. It is a thought provoking, poetic read that made me laugh and cry and question myself and what I believe.”

“DC Copeland offers a keen insight into the perspective of an artist in the modern day. This is a must read for any young person in any creative field.”

“I have always been a fan of DC’s art, in all forms. It is provocative, honest, deep and most importantly, original. The manifesto is all of that – it showcases her mastery of language and her brilliant philosophical theories. She is unapologetic and unafraid of questioning societal norms and commercial ideas in favor of boldness, irreverence, and originality. A journey that will challenge and enrich the reader.”

– Lisa Rubin (creator of Netflix’s Gypsy)

“DC Copeland, a unique and powerful voice from the millennial generation. The Manifesto is compelling and erudite. DC Copeland writes with a power that challenges the reader to ignite their vocabulary and poetic sensibilities to get on board a unique freight train of contemporary thoughts and classically inspired musings about the world she navigates through the world as a female artist and fellow human being.”