Reasons to Be Pretty: Bard Ensemble Acting Makes Play "Shine."
"There’s little spectacle or flash to this talky play, so it's all on the actors to carry the show. Schutte and his cast inhabit the characters comfortably with performances that allow LaBute's biting dialog to shine." Read the full review here.
Reasons to Be Pretty: Bard Theatre's Ensemble Acting Praised Yet Again
Rachel White declares, "The acting is what really pulls you into this piece." Read the full review here.
WFPL: Gallows Humor Satisfies in Things We Want
Erin Keane discusses the Bard's production of Jonathan Marc Sherman's "Things We Want." Read the full review here.
Things We Want: Arts Louisville Note Phenomenal Acting
Arts Louisville's Keith Waits asks, "Is Identity Crisis always this much fun?" Read the full review here.
44 Plays for 44 Presidents a Hit!
WFPL's Erin Keane says "The Bard's Town ensemble is quickly building into one of the more reliable wells of on-stage talent in the city." Read the full review here.
2012 Ten-Tucky Festival "Exceptionally Enjoyable"
Arts-Louisville calls the Ten-Tucky Festival "a celebration you should get in on." Read the full review here.
WFPL Loves "A Bright New Boise"
Erin Keane says "
Doug Schutte’s production is riveting, an emotionally-resonant exploration of the tension between steadfast faith and human frailty." Read the full review here.
Theatre Louisville Raves about "Boise"
Brian Walker says "
The Bard’s Town Theatre is quickly proving to be a vital voice in our local theatre community and I very much appreciate them bringing this play to Louisville and executing a script that is difficult and provoking and ultimately very satisfying in a touching, honest and thoughtful production." Read the full review here.
"The Kings of Christmas" a LEO Staff Pick
From the December 14 LEO Weekly: Has your Christmas season been lacking the presence of an Elvis impersonator? Have you missed the family dysfunction that makes the average American holiday so memorable? Then get out this weekend to catch “The King of Christmas” at The Bard’s Town, the venue’s last theatrical run of the 2011 season. Written by LEO Reader’s Choice 2011 favorite playwright Doug Schutte, the production highlights the beautiful eccentricities that have come to define America’s family dynamic in the new millennium. It’s a show that highlights local talent in a venue that is one of Louisville’s best-kept secrets. --Brent Owen
Critics Love "The Kings of Christmas"
Theatre Louisville's Brian Walker says of "The Kings of Christmas": Of the seven holiday shows I’ve seen this season, The Kings of Christmas definitely stands out as one of the most original, one of the most side-splitting and one of the most contemporary holiday offerings to choose from this year. It takes risks, doesn’t apologize for its absurdity and holds up a mirror to all inviting us to remember what is important in our lives, especially at this time of year." Read the full review here.
"Chasing Ophelia" Honored by LEO Readers Choice Awards
The 2011 LEO Reader's Choice Awards recognized The Bard's Town Theatre's "Chasing Ophelia" as one of the best 3 productions in Louisville in 2011, along with "Dracula" at ATL and "Point Break Live" at Alley Theatre. Nice company...
The Bard's Town Theatre "Shows grand promise"...
Arts Louisville's Katy Barry says, "For its first festival, The Bard’s Town has put together an eclectic variety of short plays that is sure to please. As this is its inaugural season, The Bard’s Town Theater shows grand promise of great things to come." Read the full review here.
LEO Weekly Raves about "Chasing Ophelia"
Click the link to see Marty Rosen's review of "Chasing Ophelia" in the LEO Weekly
The Bard's Town Theatre "A Force to be Reckoned With."
Kate Barry terms The Bard's Town Theatre "a force to be reckoned with" in her review of "Chasing Ophelia" for The Arts Louisville.