What the Fans Are Sayin'...
Stoops! (April/May 2013)
"Sooooo much fun...!! Performances, costumes, make-up, sound, direction... Everything was spot-on!" - Shannon
“GO!!! It's the FIERCEST show in town!” -Bill
“…the show was wonderfully cast and it was amazing (though not surprising!) to me that you were able to take an 18th century play and turn it into the dazzling collaboration of music, dance, costume pizzazz -- and a little bit of naughtiness! -- that you did. I loved that the cast was enjoying themselves as much as were the audience members. While obviously wonderfully directed, there was a sense of a live piece with the actors taking a show and making it theirs, almost along the line of improv… I believe it takes something special to get a group of people out of their chairs at the end of a production to dance!” - Vicky
“…What a great show…Funny, well acted, amazing costumes, dances...just fabulous..!” -Lisa
“Stoops! is a funky fresh take on a classic. This imaginative, colorful, high-energy production is engaging and accessible to a wide audience. Peyton's actors fully commit to their characters, dressed in whimsical costumes and make-up, and the original language flows beautifully. Laurie Fisher's creative, expressive choreography is the perfect compliment and rounds out a wonderful evening of excellent theater.” -Susan
“We absolutely LOVED the show. There was not a dull moment...We were enamored by the writing of the 18th century performed in such a modern, yet provocative way. The…modern interpretation of these words created a slapstick comedy still preserving the intellectual aspect of the original play. The use of gender bending allowed the audience to suspend disbelief and become more involved in the play….The set and minimalistic lighting allowed the audience to feel even more submerged in the story. The actors were all equally talented with a favorite being the mother character….I loved the dancing and choreography! We thank you for this delightful, fun, energetic, and original production!” -Rachel
“Stoops! is a madcap and riotous production that is thought-provoking at the same time! Divine Stage Works does a brilliant job of marrying the high-brow and the low-brow in this uniquely modern interpretation. The show is full of energy, visually captivating, and keeps the audience roaring with laughter from start to finish. Don't miss it!!!” -Jocelyn
"Had one of the most fun auditions ever last night at Divine Stage Works!" - Liz
PlaYces II (September - November 2012)
Art:
"I got more out of the reading than I did when I saw the production in London. Really nice work!" - Tara
Uforge Gallery Blog: Oh, the PlaYces You'll Go!
PlaYces (August - November 2011)
Baby with the Bathwater:
The JP Patch: PlaYces Fuses the Visual and Performing Arts with its Premier at UFORGE
"Really well staged (for a staged reading!) and the acting was superb." - Rhea
"Excellent cast and direction...so glad we made it! If you are still undecided - GO, you won't
regret it!" - Chrissy
"Lots of fun. Great cast." - Jesse
Crimes of the Heart (March 2011)
The JP Patch: Punk Art, Crimes of the Heart, and More
Boston Events Insider: Divine Presents a Lively and Enjoyable Production of...Crimes of the Heart
AOL City Guide: Collaboration is Key to Crimes of the Heart
The JP Patch: Escape for a Night of Live Theater with Divine Stage Works
"It really looks fantastic, everyone is very, very talented. And hilarious, and sad, and everything in between...I can't say enough good things about it. Great direction, great acting, great creepy music and sound, fantastic lights and props. Lovely tippy stage design." -Elizabeth
Father of the Bride (May 2010)
Recipient of 4 Eastern Massachusetts Association of Community Theatre DASH nominees
(2009-2010 season; Best Stage Manager for a Play, Best Costumes for a Play, Best Prop Coordination for a Play, and Best Hair and Make-Up for a Play)
"So much fun!" – 5 Stars
Review posted on www.artsboston.org by: Ahtsy from Boston, MA, May 12, 2010
"Brilliant Concept in an Unconventional Space" – 4.5 Stars
Review posted on www.artsboston.org by: InMyOpinion from Boston, MA, May 12, 2010
"The production was strong and the cast was committed. The "Bridesmaids" were a fantastic addition to this classic story. Community Theatergoers will enjoy and appreciate the talent coming together and the use of an unconventional space to create wholesome theater. It may not be for everyone but I was surely impressed"
"Terrific use of the stage area, well directed and wonderful costumes..." - Jesse
"Great job on the Bride! Costumes were perfect. Flawless...the acting was SO incredible, it all worked wonderfully! Everyone was 110% on for the entire show...Looking forward to the next one..." -Matt
Stoops! (April/May 2013)
"Sooooo much fun...!! Performances, costumes, make-up, sound, direction... Everything was spot-on!" - Shannon
“GO!!! It's the FIERCEST show in town!” -Bill
“…the show was wonderfully cast and it was amazing (though not surprising!) to me that you were able to take an 18th century play and turn it into the dazzling collaboration of music, dance, costume pizzazz -- and a little bit of naughtiness! -- that you did. I loved that the cast was enjoying themselves as much as were the audience members. While obviously wonderfully directed, there was a sense of a live piece with the actors taking a show and making it theirs, almost along the line of improv… I believe it takes something special to get a group of people out of their chairs at the end of a production to dance!” - Vicky
“…What a great show…Funny, well acted, amazing costumes, dances...just fabulous..!” -Lisa
“Stoops! is a funky fresh take on a classic. This imaginative, colorful, high-energy production is engaging and accessible to a wide audience. Peyton's actors fully commit to their characters, dressed in whimsical costumes and make-up, and the original language flows beautifully. Laurie Fisher's creative, expressive choreography is the perfect compliment and rounds out a wonderful evening of excellent theater.” -Susan
“We absolutely LOVED the show. There was not a dull moment...We were enamored by the writing of the 18th century performed in such a modern, yet provocative way. The…modern interpretation of these words created a slapstick comedy still preserving the intellectual aspect of the original play. The use of gender bending allowed the audience to suspend disbelief and become more involved in the play….The set and minimalistic lighting allowed the audience to feel even more submerged in the story. The actors were all equally talented with a favorite being the mother character….I loved the dancing and choreography! We thank you for this delightful, fun, energetic, and original production!” -Rachel
“Stoops! is a madcap and riotous production that is thought-provoking at the same time! Divine Stage Works does a brilliant job of marrying the high-brow and the low-brow in this uniquely modern interpretation. The show is full of energy, visually captivating, and keeps the audience roaring with laughter from start to finish. Don't miss it!!!” -Jocelyn
"Had one of the most fun auditions ever last night at Divine Stage Works!" - Liz
PlaYces II (September - November 2012)
Art:
"I got more out of the reading than I did when I saw the production in London. Really nice work!" - Tara
Uforge Gallery Blog: Oh, the PlaYces You'll Go!
PlaYces (August - November 2011)
Baby with the Bathwater:
The JP Patch: PlaYces Fuses the Visual and Performing Arts with its Premier at UFORGE
"Really well staged (for a staged reading!) and the acting was superb." - Rhea
"Excellent cast and direction...so glad we made it! If you are still undecided - GO, you won't
regret it!" - Chrissy
"Lots of fun. Great cast." - Jesse
Crimes of the Heart (March 2011)
The JP Patch: Punk Art, Crimes of the Heart, and More
Boston Events Insider: Divine Presents a Lively and Enjoyable Production of...Crimes of the Heart
AOL City Guide: Collaboration is Key to Crimes of the Heart
The JP Patch: Escape for a Night of Live Theater with Divine Stage Works
"It really looks fantastic, everyone is very, very talented. And hilarious, and sad, and everything in between...I can't say enough good things about it. Great direction, great acting, great creepy music and sound, fantastic lights and props. Lovely tippy stage design." -Elizabeth
Father of the Bride (May 2010)
Recipient of 4 Eastern Massachusetts Association of Community Theatre DASH nominees
(2009-2010 season; Best Stage Manager for a Play, Best Costumes for a Play, Best Prop Coordination for a Play, and Best Hair and Make-Up for a Play)
"So much fun!" – 5 Stars
Review posted on www.artsboston.org by: Ahtsy from Boston, MA, May 12, 2010
"Brilliant Concept in an Unconventional Space" – 4.5 Stars
Review posted on www.artsboston.org by: InMyOpinion from Boston, MA, May 12, 2010
"The production was strong and the cast was committed. The "Bridesmaids" were a fantastic addition to this classic story. Community Theatergoers will enjoy and appreciate the talent coming together and the use of an unconventional space to create wholesome theater. It may not be for everyone but I was surely impressed"
"Terrific use of the stage area, well directed and wonderful costumes..." - Jesse
"Great job on the Bride! Costumes were perfect. Flawless...the acting was SO incredible, it all worked wonderfully! Everyone was 110% on for the entire show...Looking forward to the next one..." -Matt
