FeFu and Her Friends - critical review
"The storytelling was engaging, and most importantly clear - and that's quite a challenge given the many unanswered questions in this play. The production was filled with lovely, illuminating moments between characters. And the scenes that were staged environmentally around the theatre used the space in surprising and effective ways." ~ Matt Huff, Oglethorpe University
Into the Woods - critical review
" ... success comes from the cast's onstage ease, several talented performers, director Jennifer Bauer's pacing, Jeff thesis' competent musical direction, John-Michale Marr's sparse but effective set, visually pleasing costumes, and Kathryn Coleman's lighting." ~ Carl Hoover, Waco Tribune-Herald
The Serpent - critical review
"Jennifer showed great control over the piece, crafting each moment to serve a larger purpose and not throwing any aside. I think the highest compliment to the piece was the honest reaction of the audience to be overwhelmed with questions by the play's end - her choices were distinct and conveyed clear messages to the audience, but you wanted to know more about the rationale behind the already detailed choices. It was refreshing to have such an experience. Jennifer created beautiful stage pictures throughout and the stylized movement was very effective." ~ Dan LaRocque, Auburn University, KCACTF
The Clearing - critical review
The Clearing is a somber meditation on ethnic cleansing ... and successfully sheds some light on the important historical question: How can a generally good and moral person come to support the cause of a cruel despot like an Adolf Hitler or Slobodan Milosevic? ... Dave Nofsinger's lush set brings elements of modern design into fairy-tale landscape and is the backdrop to Bauer's fast-paced clear story-telling." ~ Chris Davis, The Memphis Flyer
Jesus Christ, Superstar - critical reviews
"Jesus Christ, Superstar builds to a dramatic conclusion. ... Superstar is no church musical. Jesus, played by John-Michael Marrs, is a sun-glass clad, bottled-water chugging, Hollywood type. His disciples and other "fans" are disco-dancing punks in leather pants, sequins, and miniskirts." ~ Stephanie Allmon, Waco Tribune-Herald
"... a brilliantly executed production" ~ Jason Haddox, St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Les Liaisons Dangereuses - critical review
"Watching Les Liaisons Dangereuses is like plunging into a steamy hot tub from the chilly depths of the pool, and then back again." ~ Naomi Siegel, New York Times
"The storytelling was engaging, and most importantly clear - and that's quite a challenge given the many unanswered questions in this play. The production was filled with lovely, illuminating moments between characters. And the scenes that were staged environmentally around the theatre used the space in surprising and effective ways." ~ Matt Huff, Oglethorpe University
Into the Woods - critical review
" ... success comes from the cast's onstage ease, several talented performers, director Jennifer Bauer's pacing, Jeff thesis' competent musical direction, John-Michale Marr's sparse but effective set, visually pleasing costumes, and Kathryn Coleman's lighting." ~ Carl Hoover, Waco Tribune-Herald
The Serpent - critical review
"Jennifer showed great control over the piece, crafting each moment to serve a larger purpose and not throwing any aside. I think the highest compliment to the piece was the honest reaction of the audience to be overwhelmed with questions by the play's end - her choices were distinct and conveyed clear messages to the audience, but you wanted to know more about the rationale behind the already detailed choices. It was refreshing to have such an experience. Jennifer created beautiful stage pictures throughout and the stylized movement was very effective." ~ Dan LaRocque, Auburn University, KCACTF
The Clearing - critical review
The Clearing is a somber meditation on ethnic cleansing ... and successfully sheds some light on the important historical question: How can a generally good and moral person come to support the cause of a cruel despot like an Adolf Hitler or Slobodan Milosevic? ... Dave Nofsinger's lush set brings elements of modern design into fairy-tale landscape and is the backdrop to Bauer's fast-paced clear story-telling." ~ Chris Davis, The Memphis Flyer
Jesus Christ, Superstar - critical reviews
"Jesus Christ, Superstar builds to a dramatic conclusion. ... Superstar is no church musical. Jesus, played by John-Michael Marrs, is a sun-glass clad, bottled-water chugging, Hollywood type. His disciples and other "fans" are disco-dancing punks in leather pants, sequins, and miniskirts." ~ Stephanie Allmon, Waco Tribune-Herald
"... a brilliantly executed production" ~ Jason Haddox, St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Les Liaisons Dangereuses - critical review
"Watching Les Liaisons Dangereuses is like plunging into a steamy hot tub from the chilly depths of the pool, and then back again." ~ Naomi Siegel, New York Times