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"GayFest!"

Shubin Theatre | August 2011

The Last Sunday in June by Jonathan Tolins: "<Josh Hitchens'> quiet, understated approach serves both the material and the setting well." (J. Cooper Robb, Philadelphia Weekly) Slipping by Daniel Talbott: "Actor Brian Ratcliffe imbues Jake with an authentic vulnerability." The Beebo Brinker Chronicles by Kate Moira Ryan and Linda S. Chapman: "Amanda Grove  radiates with intensity...Kara Boland's Laura is striking in her transformation."  Devil Boys from Beyond by Buddy Thomas and Kenneth Elliott: "You can't help but scream with laughter...its rollicking bravado is captivating." (Alejandro Morales, Philly Gay Calendar)

 

“Full House” 2011
Red Room at Society Hill Playhouse | June 2011

 

"A four-day ditty fest!" (Josh Middleton, City Paper)

 

 

“Educating Rita”
by Willy Russell | Walnut Street Theatre Studio 5 April 2011

 

"Hagan is a master of the facial expression...Newbauer is the exact right combination of bubbly, brazen, joy, and fear...Let Hagan and Newbauer take you through Educating Rita, and see if you do not walk away feeling like you can do anything." (Kelly Thunstrom, STAGE Magazine)

 

 

“Office Politics”
by John Guare/Elinor Jones/Carl Morse/Jean Giraudoux | Walnut Street Theatre Studio 5 November 2010

 

"Sometimes comedic, and at other times poignant." (Larry Nichols, Philadelphia Gay News)

 
 

 

“Beirut”
by Alan Bowne | Shubin Theatre August 2010

 

"...twists your thoughts, tickles your funny bone, and will quite possibly titillate your nether regions. Totally recommended." (Josh Middleton, City Paper)

 

 

 

“Just Say Love”
by David Mauriello | Shubin Theatre August 2010

 

"Instant chemistry...the audience (roared) with laughter." (Jessica L. Smith, Philly Gay Calendar)

 

“Full House” 2010
Red Room at Society Hill Playhouse | June 2010

 

"Crammed with all sorts of delicious gayness." (Josh Middleton, City Paper)

 

“Mister Mister” Walnut Street Theatre and
Shubin Theatre | October 2009


"`Mister, Mister' is a reminder that...given the proper incubation, a nation's internal rot will rip through its population like Ebola. "Mister, Mister" isn't by any means an inoculation against this threat; consider it a public service announcement - sent by the virus itself." (Wendy Rosenfield, Philadelphia Inquirer)


"Fast moving...staged cleverly...definitely a show worth checking out!" (Christopher Wink, uwishunu.com)

“Full House”
Red Room at Society Hill Playhouse | June 2009

 

"A weekend overflowing with cabaret performances....a varied roster of local and regional cabaret performers." (Larry Nichols, Philadelphia Gay News)

 

“Show/Tell” by Victor Bumbalo | Shubin Theatre April 2009
 

"Michael Tomasetti was amazing as the priest...a responsible and fabulous performance." (Jessica L. Smith, Philly Gay Calendar)

"Danzig and McDonough's strong performances are well-tuned to the play's elegant rhythms. Nicole Mesiano is delightful...Rubin handles the play's dreamy pace nicely." (J. Cooper Robb, Philadelphia Weekly)

 

 

“Passing By” by Martin Sherman | Shubin Theatre April 2009


"Endearing...likable...romantic...Rich Rubin directs the play with a keen eye for its intimacy." (Howard Shapiro, Philadelphia Inquirer)

 

 

 

“Niagara Falls” by Victor Bumbalo | Shubin Theatre, July 2008

"Is it (director Rich Rubin’s) experience with Bumbalo’s work that made his Philly directorial debut of “Niagara Falls” so organic and spellbinding? “Niagara Falls” finesses you without trying hard. It’s the subtleties. The cast and director get you to watch closely so you don’t miss a thing…”Niagara Falls” is a funny, witty and touching production by Quince." (Jessica L. Smith, Philly Gay Calendar)

 
David Parker and the Bang Group in “Backward and in Heels”
Painted Bride Art Center, January 2008

"Parker’s droll wit seems to bubble up naturally, irrepressibly through dances bursting with clever concepts and careful craft…the world needs the tonic of his humor." (Lisa Kraus, Dance Magazine)