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PRAISE for PERFORMANCE
AS YOU LIKE IT by William Shakespeare
Nixon Theatre
"Rosemary Brownlow (Rosalind) and Craig Brauner (Orlando) had unshakeable chemistry in their roles and brilliantly showcased highly energetic and effortless performances." - Eli Heller, New University
PRESENT LAUGHTER by Noel Coward
Summer Repertory Theatre
"Craig Brauner is excellent." - Doug Benennson, reviewer
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"Craig Brauner is a fantastic Garry Essendine!"
- @SummerRepertory, via Twitter
"Your talent is huge and your work ethic impressive. Thank you for your willingness to play and commitment to your craft. It has been a gift and a tremendous pleasure for me to engage with!" - Johanna Pinzler, Director
"The excellent Craig Brauner will be a sought-after actor."
- David Jasper reviewing THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, The Bulletin
"Craig Brauner offers genuine moments that will pull at your heartstrings and make you think."
- Brian Walker reviewing THE BOYS NEXT DOOR, Theatre Louisville
TARTUFFE by Moliere
Summer Repertory Theatre
"There are some outstanding performances!
Craig Brauner plays the title role with farcical wit."
- Suzanne & Greg Angeo, Sonoma County Gazette
Members of the San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle
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"Superb! Hilarious!" - Rocky Daniels, reviewer
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"It is wonderful to have such a positive, adventurous, and hard working actor in the room and it truly made for a wonderful process. I always knew this show would only work as a truly collaborative piece, and I loved being able to count on you to make it happen." - Anne McAlexander, Director
PETER AND THE STAR-CATCHER by Rick Elice
Based on the novel by Dave Barry & Ridley Pearson
Summer Repertory Theatre
"He is incredibly funny and entertaining!"
- Rene Hart, reviewer
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"Craig Brauner is an absolute riot as Black Stache!"
- Lea Baumann, reviewer
"Phenomenal!"
- Alex Wilson, reviewer
"A particularly lovely moment occurs when Craig Brauner sings the plaintive ballad, You Walk With Me, in a somber scene that reveals the breadth of the score."
- Keith Waits reviewing THE FULL MONTY, Arts Louisville
CLYBOURNE PARK by Bruce Norris
Nixon Theatre
"The acting is spectacular. The entire cast is incredible. Each of the performances are spot on and they have no problem playing more than one role. Craig Brauner's ending scene as the war verteran son Kenneth is gripping, powerful, and executed flawlessly."
- Daniella Litvak, Orange County Curtain Review
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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM by William Shakespeare
Shanklin Theatre
"Craig Brauner was a slapstick, rubber-faced delight as Bottom, the ham actor turned into a braying ass by the fairy prankster Puck."
- Roger McBain, Evansville Courier & Press
"Craig Brauner tore up the stage with his stellar, brilliantly eccentric performance as Nick Bottom."
- Joshua Garret, UE Crescent Magazine
"A talent to watch for!"
- Katy Barry reviewing SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, Theatre Louisville
"Craig Brauner displayed comic assuredness in his every movement."
- Keith Waits reviewing GODSPELL, Theatre Louisville
MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY
by Lauren Gunderson & Margot Melcon
Cascades Theatrical Company
"A pure delight from start to finish!"
- Helen Deer, reviewer
"Hilarious!"
- Stephen Wagner, reviewer
"Laugh out loud funny! Very entertaining!"
- Sharon Willis, reviewer
"The first time I saw you perform was truly incredible. I remember seeing you and remembering what I loved about acting. How it makes people feel. You have a talent that is indescribable, you take an audience and with ease allow them to feel the entire range of emotions that with a complex character. Even with this talent you remain humble, honest, and kind backstage. You are empathetic and inspiring and still mange to crack jokes and keep the entire cast entertained. You are one of the actors that made me want to act and I cannot wait to see you perform more and change lives at the same time." - Maya Gardner
"I am floored and so grateful for your focus, dedication and amazing attitude throughout this process. The vivid clarity you brought to this character was absolutely stunning. You should be very proud of your achievement. As for me, I am so very proud I had the presence of mind to cast you in this production. It has turned out to be a crowning achievement for us all!" - Jaye Austin Williams, Director
PRAISE for DIRECTING
CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION
by Annie Baker
Ellipse Theatre Community
"What a play! I laughed and I cried! Fantastic!” - David C.
“The actors were wonderful! Lots of good subtle
moments I greatly enjoyed!” - Suzanne G.
“I loved the production! It was a fun experience
for all of us!” - James R.
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FUN HOME
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Book & Lyrics by Lisa Kron
Based on the graphic memoir by Alison Bechdel
Ellipse Theatre Community
"The show was incredible! Everything about it blew me away!"
“Such a high caliber production."
“I can't stop talking about how good it was! Such a powerful performance done by all."
“I was blown away by this production!"
"Seriously some of the best theatre I have seen. Period."
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
Music & Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Musical Impressions Studios
"A much needed breath of music and artistry."
- Rick & Tara Johnson
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"Every bit of it was stellar." - Christie Capucci
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"Extraordinary and wonderful." - Marcy Anderson
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"Top notch!" - Sara Charney Cohen
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"A beautiful show!" - Rachel Morton Cardwell
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"Awesome, beautiful, and wonderful!" - Mollie Tennant
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