Opus
Michael Hollinger
PlayMakers Repertory Company, 2009
Portland Center Stage, 2011
Peninsula Players, 2012
The Repertory Theater of St. Louis, 2014
Portland Center Stage (photo: Owen Carey)
PlayMakers Repertory Company (photo: Jon Gardiner)
PlayMakers Repertory Company (photo: Jon Gardiner)
Portland Center Stage (photo: Owen Carey)
Repertory Theatre of St. Louis
Brendon Fox's direction is impeccably focused and assured, and his ensemble does exceptional work throughout.
Broadwayworld.com
But under Brendon Fox’s supple direction, “Opus” reveals arguments among co-workers, serious health problems (both physical and mental), love affairs that fall apart and love affairs that blossom.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch
PlayMakers Repertory Company
Playmakers Repertory Company's production of this funny, insightful piece is highly polished and warmly appealing, one of its finest offerings in several seasons. Director Brendon Fox masterfully orchestrates his players in a satisfying staging that flows smoothly through an unbroken 90 minutes. Adding to its charms are James Kronzer's elegant wood panels suggesting musical notation and the burnished glow supplied by lighting designer Pat Collins.
NC News and Observer
The direction by Brendon Fox is sharp and effective, and he utilizes this wonderful venue to its full potential, supported by great movement, lighting and sound designers.
Classical Voice of North Carolina
Portland Center Stage
These characters come across as real people with distinct personalities. Partly that’s due to Hollinger’s ear for dialogue, but maybe more credit is due director Brendon Fox and the expertly blended, balanced performances from the five-person cast.
Marty Hughley, The Oregonian
Director Brendon Fox kept each character well-defined and focused the action so that it gained in intensity and momentum right up through the finale.
James Bash, Oregon Music News
Peninsula Players
Peninsula Players Production Page
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