Catching up – 2011

January 4th, 2012

I realized I haven’t posted since July. Oops. Here goes…
In August, I was privileged to work with the Summer Youth Intensive once again at Wheelock Family Theatre. With John O’Neil on my left and Sophie Rich on my right, how could I go wrong? I directed/choreographed Once on this Island, Jr. for 24 8-14 year [...]

Hanover Christmas Carol Video – Telegram.com

December 28th, 2010

Enjoy!

Christmas Carol Review – Worcester Telegram & Gazette

December 28th, 2010

Ilyse Robbins, a spunky Mrs. Fezziwig, doubles notably as choreographer with dizzying turns for the Fezziwig merrymaking and elegant waltzing for Fred’s event.

Performing in my home town… finally

December 28th, 2010

Well, of course I performed in Worcester when I was a Charlotte Klein Dancer. But this is the first time I performed in Worcester and got paid to do it! This year, I had the great good fortune to be invited to choreograph and perform in A Christmas Carol at the Hanover Theatre for the [...]

Christmas Carol nod – Belmont Citizen Herald

December 27th, 2010

Robbins appears in holiday classic tonight
Belmont Citizen-Herald
Posted Dec 23, 2010 @ 07:33 AM
Belmont, Mass. —
Celebrate the holiday season this year with New England’s largest production of “A Christmas Carol,” at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts in Worcester. Adapted and directed by Troy Siebels, executive director of The Hanover Theatre, this Charles Dickens classic [...]

Summertime???

December 27th, 2010

I can’t believe that I just looked at my last blog post and it was dated May. Oops. It is certainly not summertime here in Boston. I’m listening to the sounds of snow plows removing the foot of snow that we received in the past 24 hours.
So, as I am waiting out the snow before [...]

My Fair Lady is selling out!

April 16th, 2010

Hi all. Haven’t posted in a while. Been busy choreographing and learning my roles in My Fair Lady at the Stoneham Theatre. It is selling out REALLY fast. Come see us if you can get a ticket!
www.stonehamtheatre.org

My Fair Lady Review – Boston Herald

April 16th, 2010

Lowans’ production features an excellent chorus, whose harmonies shine in songs like “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” and “Get Me to the Church on Time.”

My Fair Lady Review – Stoneham Sun

April 16th, 2010

‘My Fair Lady’ tells charming tale of transformation
By Amanda Mantone/Correspondent
Stoneham Sun
Posted Apr 15, 2010 @ 09:00 AM
Stoneham —
Purists will be pleased and newcomers enchanted by Stoneham Theatre’s rendering of the classic Lerner and Loewe musical, “My Fair Lady.”
With a creative costume concept and a score that’s chockablock with recognizable songs, the production is both visually [...]

Sparrow Review – The Edge

November 4th, 2009

Special notice goes to Ilyse Robbins in multiple roles for her inspired comic/tragic turn as Emily’s new host mother then turning on a dime and changing into a bouncy school cheerleader.