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Reviews

Ladyhouse Blues (2008)

[On having viewed production photos and heard recording of the songs by the cast:]

“It was a truly wonderful  experience -- the best since I saw, and was part of, the original production in NYC [in 1967]. “

The play’s author, Kevin O’Morrison

“Ladyhouse Blues is the type of nugget that Act Inc. has famously found and featured throughout its 29-year history. . . . O’Morrison’s two-act drama is very well written, poignant and affecting . . . Steve Callahan’s direction is loving and meticulous, with care and attention afforded the five talented actresses who comprise the show’s ensemble.” 

Mark Bretz, Ladue News

“Scientists (and by "scientists," of course, I mean "men") have long speculated on a parallel universe of "women's hearts," operating on unseen, unknowable rules of female emotions in response to apparently insignificant events, rather than running on the good old laws of physics. And here, Mr. O'Morrison's play gives us a fuller, more sympathetic glimpse of that invisible parallel universe than any other play I've ever seen, including those written by women themselves, set in any time period you might care to mention.    . . . All four actresses do great work under the sensitive direction of Steve Callahan.”

Richard Green, Talkin’ Broadway

The Romantic Age (2008)

Director Rob Grumich keeps faith with the script . . . he never rushes the romantic comedy, and imbues his cast with style. Teresa Doggett gives a delicious performance as Melisande's silly mother, a woman who seems to float through the play on the strength of the air in her head.

Judith Newmark, St. Louis Post Dispatch

The Man with a Load of Mischief (2007)

Act, Inc. once again dusted off a pair of trusty old tales, works titled Enchanted April and Man with a Load of Mischief, with good work in the former by Julie Venegoni and April Strelinger and by Kirsten Wylder and Colin Nichols in the latter;

Mark Bretz, KDHX “Radio Roses”:  Most memorable shows of 2007

Enchanted April (2007)

“It’s a charming story, and a wonderful cast assembled by director Deanna Jent fills it with life, love and vibrancy in this delightful rendition.”

Mark Bretz, Ladue News

The Real Inspector Hound (2007 fundraiser)

St. Louis critics take the stage as actors!”

Dennis Brown, River Front Times

Noises Off (2006)

“This mother of all backstage theatre comedies serves up an evening of seemingly limitless laughs.   . . . [Director Deanna] Jent and company have provided audiences with a night to remember.”

Dennis Brown, Riverfront Times

Drama at Inish (2006)

“. . . fascinating. . . an unexpected treat for audiences.” 

Judith Newmark, St. Louis Post Dispatch

Alice Sit-by-the-Fire (2005)

“For either the experienced or casual theatre-goer, Alice Sit-by-the-Fire is a fun show with a unique history that is easy to enjoy.”

Philip Bozich, KDHX, 88.1 FM

“Comic timing that never fails….”

Judith Newmark, St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Great Day in the Morning (2004)

“…St. Louis theatergoers are being given the rare opportunity to share in a resurrection. Great Day in the Morning serves up a grand evening of theater.”

Dennis Brown, Riverfront Times

“ACT Inc.’s current staging of Great Day in the Morning rescues a fine script with strong local interest from undeserved neglect.”

Gerry Kowarsky, St. Louis Post-Dispatch

“The ACT Inc. production, sporting Deanna Jent’s well-tuned direction of a fine local cast … plays exceptionally well in the intimate studio space of Fontbonne University Theater.”

Nancy Crouse, KDHX, 88.1 FM

Meet Me in St. Louis (2004)

“…a lot of fun.”

Richard Green, KDHX, 88.1 FM

“[I]n its wry depiction of that eternal battle of man vs. wife, daughters and maid, once again Meet Me in St. Louis refreshes and charms.”

Dennis Brown, Riverfront Times

Diana of Dobson’s (2004)

“A young woman in possession of life’s ‘larger truths’ breaks the hearts of her betters, and is broken even from her own meager station by her defiance of convention.”

Richard Green, KDHX, 88.1 FM

 

 

 

 

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