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"This show is an uproarious romp."

"The play may be the thing, but it's the players who make this thing soar."

"[Piotr] Stapor and [Bobby] Labartino feed off each other in a side-splitting performance. They carry the show, and leave the audience wanting more."

"Holly Stevenson's portrayal as Florence is remarkable."

"[Shayne] Kohout and [John] Markowski bring hilarious physical comedy to the show."

"The pace and staging of this production is exquisite with entrances, exits, dialogue, lights, sound cues and scene changes done with professional precision."

"Each member of this cast has wonderful comedic skills: delivery, timing and physical humor."

"…a thoroughly entertaining, and professional quality production."

Stage Door's "Home for the Holidays" is a living, breathing Hallmark Christmas Card...a bright, carefree (and sometimes corny) ode to family, togetherness and holiday joy. Here the human condition is not explored, but it is celebrated.

Stage Door's annual Christmas show is back and better than ever...an excellent experience that will be a great part of any family's Christmas season.

The insanely talented Linda Uzelac and Robert Egizio are at the helm of this musical, and they know what works.

If you're looking for some great holiday fun, look no further than SDP's latest production. No heavy drama, nothing crazy, just good ole traditional holiday cheer.

Egizio and Uzelac have collected an all-star ensemble. There isn't a weak link in the bunch.

With a dozen "Christmas Carols" being presented in the city, [Cathe Hall] Payne easily gives the best all-around performance this holiday season.

As Ivy, a young woman who has lost her faith, Aimee Ariel charms the audience through light numbers such as 'Sisters' and 'Baby, It's Cold Outside', but her true vocal talents show during her solo, 'Oh Holy Night'.

As the married couple, "Mary" and "Joe," Liz Birmingham and Michael Austin were an energetic breath of youthful energy throughout the show.

[George Deavours] is always exceptional when it comes to really capturing the emotion of a song.

As the couple-you-wanna-see-get-together-in-the-end, "Chris" and "Ivy," Andy Meeks and Aimee Ariel were also a delight to watch. Meeks' "The Christmas Song" is one of the audience's favorite songs of the show.

DeWayne Morgan's Virgil was eloquence in understatement. His quietly un-showy performance lent the play its emotional resonance in the final scene.

Barbara Cole's direction of this show was...like listening to a well-rehearsed orchestra -

The cast was amazing, especially [Bethany Anne Lind] who played Alma and [DeWayne Morgan] who played Virgil. They both had little moments that really brought their characters to life. And [Rial Ellsworth] who played the professor was absolutely brilliant.

What makes Bus Stop most memorable is the sincerity in which each cast member brings to his or her role.

If you're looking for some comfort on a cold winter night, join the gang at Grace's Diner. They're sure to warm your spirits.

"The Taffetas" definitely offer an evening of fun for the whole family, and all the Taffetas are great performers....

Under the leadership of Stage Door's artistic director Robert Egizio, musical director Linda Uzelac and choreographer Ricardo Aponte, the quartet cleverly segues from one musical number to the next without missing a beat.

Kelly Fletcher has got this great big voice that seems to go on forever.

Sims Lamason also pleases although you'll wish she'd been allowed to sing the entire version of "Cry."

As solo performers, [Kelly] Fletcher, [Sims] Lamason, [Abby] Parker and [Addie] Hampton deliver impressive performances, and they harmonize beautifully.

[Kelly] Fletcher's rendition of "Where The Boys Are" is the showstopper of the performance. Her rich and powerful voice echoes through the theater.

I don't know where Robert Egizio finds these great talents, but don't stop. Please don't stop.

This is a prime example of the best kind of comedy.

Kara Cantrell took a character that could have been played as a blatant stereotype... and brought her totally to life as a real human with a beautifully honest and exquisitely nuanced performance.

Hat's off to raising the bar at Stage Door with this entertaining production
with material that challenges the audience to become involved.

[Brink] Miller carries Ravenswaal's cranky, pompous demeanor with perfection, and [Kara] Cantrell delivers a fabulous comedic performance.

...in the directorial hands of incomparable theatre veteran Adriana Bosna Warner and the talented cast... they create a lively and entertaining comedy.

As Anita's abusively criminal (and criminally stupid) boyfriend Dominic de Caesar, Mark Rush is a force of nature on stage!

The script, the direction, the acting, the set, the costumes, and the venue all are first rate! You don't want to miss this one. It is an extraordinary theatrical experience!

"Right when I'm griping about lack of good theatre in Atlanta, Stage Door Players pulls off a charmer of a production.... It's damn good with a cast that is loving every minute of their time onstage as we the audience love being there to soak it all in (and a standing ovation at the end was a no-brainer)."

"Under the musical direction of Linda Uzelac, each of the six actors/musicians gets a turn in the spotlight: Dan Bauman ("Farmer Tan"), Dolph Amick ("Serve Yourself"), Bethany Irby ("Best Man"), Marcie Millard ("Be Good or Be Gone"), Matt Nitchie ("Closing Time") and Mark Schroeder ("The Night Dolly Parton Was Almost Mine") all shine."

"Their [the cast] fun permeates the audience like the fumes from a gas tank and the aroma of fresh baked biscuits."

"...director/choreographer Jeff McKerley's treatment is thoroughly enjoyable"

"The gum-poppin' Prudie, played by Bethany Irby, is a delight and a "heart-stopping, dime store dream" in Jackson's "Mona," played by the grease monkey-adorable Dolph Amick whose voice runs like a finely tuned engine on premium gasoline."

"And almost upstaging the performances is Chuck Welcome's set. Authentic,solid fun and very playable for the actors. The man never fails to amaze in his set designs. He is an actor's set designer."

"In the wrong hands Pump Boys could be a mess......Director Jeff McKerley has kept it in check."

"The music was tight, harmonies solid, and the whole show was just damn fine fun. The bar has been raised, folks!!"

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From Jim Farmer's SOVO review:

"In a year full of disappointing musicals, “Pump Boys and Dinettes,” may not be a major production, but it’s a high point of the season."

"...in the hands of Stage Door Players, the oft-revived “Pump Boys and Dinettes” proves itself a dynamo of a production."

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