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All in Staff Reviews
“The Crusade of Connor Stephens is heavy, dramatic, and important.”—Michael Donato
“This storm is seething and crackling at The ARTS at Mark’s Garage, and it’s name is King Lear.” —Michael Donato
“The latest student endeavor from Chaminade University Collegiate Theatre Festival is the last for this year- and what a show it is.”—Michael Donato
“With hearty songs and tightly choreographed dance numbers, Diamond Head concludes its season with critically acclaimed hit musical Disney’s Newsies. “— Michael Donato
“Pisculli’s production interprets this story as a Disneyesque fairy tale, replete with catchy, beautifully sung ballads, magical special effects, entertaining caricatures, exquisite and delightful costumes and the requisite happy ending.”— Eleanor Svaton
“If you enjoy local humor and fairy tales, The Princess and the Iso Peanut is right up your alley.”— Michael Donato
“This is the third year for the Chaminade University Collegiate Theatre Festival, and it’s great to see it going strong.”—Michael Donato
“Golamco tells most of the play through solid two person scenes which zeroes in on the heart of what makes these characters fun to watch- their humanity.” —Michael Donato
“The production is helmed by noted veterans of the Kumu Kahua stage.”—Wil Kahele
“The entertaining production will have you rolling with laughter at the crazy characters and situations.”—Chelsea Campbell
“Lee’s script is funny, thought-provoking and absolutely brutal without apology.” —Wil Kahele
"Let it be known that the future knows how to mount a production."-- Michael Donato
"The play is rife with drama, and in true Shakespearean fashion, unfolds layer after layer with justice, monologues, desperate odds, and a couple of gender swapping disguises."-- Michael Donato
"The latest production to be mounted at the Chaminade University Performing Arts Department is a large undertaking in scope and in cast."--Michael Donato
"Kennedy Theatre’s production of Nora can truly be described as a powerhouse of performances." --Laura Clark Greaver
If you're in the mood to laugh and be wowed by strong voices and stunning dance numbers, look no further than Nice Work If You Can Get It at Diamond Head Theatre. --Michael Donato
If you, like the playwright and the company, enjoy horror/fantasy/sci-fi, then this is right up your alley.-- Michael Donato
"To navigate this emotional tumult rife with confusion, secrets, and sincerity while also singing about all of this and more is no easy feat, and they knock it out of the park."-- Michael Donato
"The places include North Philadelphia, Arizona, Jordan, and Egypt. Unfortunately the playwright, Quiera Allegria Hudes, is all over the place, too." --Hester Lewellen
