COME BACK TO THE
5 & DIME JIMMY DEAN, JIMMY DEAN
OCT, 2007

“this production touches the heart, as well as the funny bone, in ways the film does not"

REVIEW:
It's worth it to take a seat
at the five & dime
for 'Jimmy Dean'
LA.COM - Oct 30, 2007

FULLY COMMITTED
MAY-JUN, 2007

“a one-man show with a cast of dozens. Gangly, game and humorously frenetic, Ted Escobar takes on the challenge"

REVIEW:
A Tour de force
one-man show
LA TIMES - Jun 7, 2007

REVIEW:
Committed Actor
DAILY BREEZE - Jun 7, 2007

GODSPELL
MAR, 2007

“a lively, emotionally honest two hours of enjoyable seasonal entertainment”

REVIEW:
Praising 'Godspell'
RAVE - Apr 5, 2007

REVIEW:
Contemporary 'Godspell' with post-Katrina setting is still about hope
RAVE - Apr 2, 2007

QUILTERS
JAN, 2007

“Quilters" is a show that will appeal to everyone.”

JIM FARBER
DAILY BREEZE Review

TRIPLE ESPRESSO
JANUARY 2006

“…comedic timing is perfect and the wealth of talent these guys have makes itself more evident.”
SHIRLE GOTTLIEB
LONG BEACH PRESS TELEGRAM Review

“…reminiscent of the early Marx Brothers…”
KENT STODDART
BEACH REPORTER Review

ETHEL MERMEN’S
BROADWAY
JANUARY 2005

“…The golden age of the American musical is resurrected in Ethel Merman's Broadway…”

DAVID C. NICHOLS
LA TIMES Review

“…Rita McKenzie’s musical tribute to Ethel Merman…is a joy to behold…”
ED KAUFMAN
HOLLYWOOD REPORTER Review

“…captures the essence and spirit of the absolutely amazing Ethel Merman.”
DEANNA ALISA ABLESER
EASY READER Review

AROUND THE WORLD IN A BAD MOOD!
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004

"Flying unfriendly skies with Rene is a crack-up."

JIM FARBER
DAILY BREEZE Review

Entertainment News Theater Review
LATE NITE CATECHISM 2
The Sequel
OCTOBER 2004

“... go see Late Night Catechism 2 now! Cleanse your soul, your heart, and those good ’ole laughing muscles, infuse your brain with some new (or old) knowledge, and have a grand time with Sister. ”
    DEANNA ALISA ABLESER
    EASY READER Review

“... funnier than most stand-up routines...”
     JEFF FAVRE
     DAILY BREEZE Review

“... Donovan really shines."
      F. KATHLEEN FOLEY
      LOS ANGELES TIMES Review

JOHN ASTIN IN EDGAR ALLAN POE – ONCE UPON A MIDNIGHT
OCTOBER 2002

"...Astin's performance is flawless."

PHILIP BRANDES
LOS ANGELES TIMES Review

EDUCATING RITA
OCTOBER 1998

"...strong artistic values and a painstaking attention to detail... crystal-clear dialogue ...superb casting and direction."

KATHRYN MARTIN
DAILY BREEZE Review