The Sparrow Review – The Hub

November 3rd, 2009

There’s solid acting work in it, from lead Dillian Arrick as well as supporting players Jonathan Popp, Ilyse Robbins and Elizabeth Erwin

The Sparrow

November 2nd, 2009

http://stonehamtheatre.org/thesparrow.html

Flying with Sparrows

November 2nd, 2009

This has been the most spectacular fall. Gorgeous leaves, snow in October, and the project of a lifetime. I’ve been spending October and November in Stoneham working on The Sparrow. It is a beautiful piece written by Nathan Allen, Chris Matthews, and Jake Minton. Nate came out with original choreographer, Tommy Rapley, to put this [...]

Sparrow Review – The Stoneham Sun

October 28th, 2009

Though designed to blend cast members into a cohesive, moving group, the show can’t help but highlight some standout players. Cleverly, and with subtlety, performances by Ilyse Robbins and Russell Garrett – as Mr. and Mrs. McGuckin, who take in Emily Book upon her return to town – connect with the audience, drawing them more intimately into the storyline.

Sparrow Review – Boston Herald

October 28th, 2009

Stoneham’s super ‘Sparrow’ soars
By Jenna Scherer / Theater Review | Wednesday, October 28, 2009 | http://www.bostonherald.com | Arts & Culture
Just as misfits sometimes make the best caped crusaders, strange little troupes sometimes produce the best theater. Take “The Sparrow,” an ensemble piece that’s odd, daring and [...]

Darn That Facebook…

May 18th, 2009

So, my writing time seems to get sucked up by that phenomenon called Facebook. Yikes. Let’s see… I left off at Follies. It was a wonderful experience. I got to work with almost every Diva in Boston. I’ll post some of the lovely reviews.
In January I got to dance in Seussical over at Wheelock Family [...]

Steel Magnolias Review in Theatre Mirror

August 30th, 2008

Ilyse Robbins cracked wise as the feisty hair salon owner…

Fiddlehead Presents Steel Magnolias

February 2nd, 2008

Fiddlehead Presents Steel Magnolias
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Please contact Fiddlehead for ticket information.
See you there!

Blowdryers

February 2nd, 2008

Blowdryers
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Steel Magnolias or Charlie’s Angels?

Steel Magnolias

February 2nd, 2008

Steel Magnolias
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Here are the Fiddlehead Magnolias!