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Upcoming projects and random thoughts about my journey.
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Talkin Broadway (Regional Reviews: Phoenix)
Treasure Island
Don Bluth Front Row Theatre
Review by Gil Benbrook
".... The performances are great. As Jim Hawkins, Christopher Sean Devous captures both the youthful enthusiasm and growing determination of the character, making his journey compelling and relatable. As Long John Silver, Matthew R. Harris is a standout, both charismatic and unpredictable. He brings charm, menace, and a hint of humor to the role, keeping the audience guessing about his true intentions while commanding the stage with ease. Silver serves as Jim's surrogate father on the ship, and Harris also plays the brief part of Jim's real father early in the play. The warmth Harris brings to the relationship makes the bond between Jim and Silver quite moving.
In a range of supporting roles, Jim "Doc" Coates, J. Clay Lawson, Jack Pauly, Jacob Shore, Brett Etzel, and Danny Forbes bring plenty of tomfoolery and danger as pirates and stiff upper lips as British citizens; Coates is especially hilarious in the second act as Ben Gunn, a pirate Jim finds on the island who is obsessed with cheese. Emily R. Sussman, Amy Searcy, Danny Forbes, Cam Oakes, and Jacob Anderson round out the cast and all appear to be having an absolute blast..."
He's right we are...
Treasure Island
Don Bluth Front Row Theatre
Review by Gil Benbrook
".... The performances are great. As Jim Hawkins, Christopher Sean Devous captures both the youthful enthusiasm and growing determination of the character, making his journey compelling and relatable. As Long John Silver, Matthew R. Harris is a standout, both charismatic and unpredictable. He brings charm, menace, and a hint of humor to the role, keeping the audience guessing about his true intentions while commanding the stage with ease. Silver serves as Jim's surrogate father on the ship, and Harris also plays the brief part of Jim's real father early in the play. The warmth Harris brings to the relationship makes the bond between Jim and Silver quite moving.
In a range of supporting roles, Jim "Doc" Coates, J. Clay Lawson, Jack Pauly, Jacob Shore, Brett Etzel, and Danny Forbes bring plenty of tomfoolery and danger as pirates and stiff upper lips as British citizens; Coates is especially hilarious in the second act as Ben Gunn, a pirate Jim finds on the island who is obsessed with cheese. Emily R. Sussman, Amy Searcy, Danny Forbes, Cam Oakes, and Jacob Anderson round out the cast and all appear to be having an absolute blast..."
He's right we are...
The Big Ten!
2025 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards are in and Don Bluth Front Row Theatre nabbed 10 of them!
Congratulations to my fellow cast members of Crazy for You.
Favorite Local Theatre - Don Bluth Front Row Theatre
Best New Play or Musical - Crazy for You
Best Direction of a Musical - Don Bluth (Crazy for You)
Best Direction & Orchestra Performance - Roger McKay (Crazy for You)
Best Performer in a Play - Matthew Harris (Leading Ladies)
Best Choreography of a Play or Musical - Yoshi DeLisa (Leading Ladies)
Best Costume Design of a Play or Musical - Heather Riddle (Leading Ladies)
Best Scenic Design of a Play or Musical - Cheryl Schaar (Leading Ladies)
Best Sound Design of a Play or Musical - Cheryl Schaar (Leading Ladies)
Best Lighting Design of a Play or Musical - Don Bluth (Leading Ladies)
Congratulations to my fellow cast members of Crazy for You.
Favorite Local Theatre - Don Bluth Front Row Theatre
Best New Play or Musical - Crazy for You
Best Direction of a Musical - Don Bluth (Crazy for You)
Best Direction & Orchestra Performance - Roger McKay (Crazy for You)
Best Performer in a Play - Matthew Harris (Leading Ladies)
Best Choreography of a Play or Musical - Yoshi DeLisa (Leading Ladies)
Best Costume Design of a Play or Musical - Heather Riddle (Leading Ladies)
Best Scenic Design of a Play or Musical - Cheryl Schaar (Leading Ladies)
Best Sound Design of a Play or Musical - Cheryl Schaar (Leading Ladies)
Best Lighting Design of a Play or Musical - Don Bluth (Leading Ladies)
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