PRESS
2016 | Cyrano du Bergerac and Burning
"Resonance Ensemble (Eric Parness, Artistic Director; Rachel Reiner, Managing Director) celebrates classic plays and the new works they inspire. This year the season, dubbed "The Language of Love," will include the Edmond Rostand classic Cyrano de Bergerac, adapted by Gabriel Barre, Rick Sordelet and Alexander Sovronsky, directed by Gabriel Barre, in rep with the World Premiere of the Cyrano-inspired play Burning by Ginger Lazarus, directed by Eric Parness." — Broadwayworld.com
"Orange Is the New Black cast member Catherine Curtin will lead the company of Ginger Lazarus' Burning, a new play inspired by Edmond Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac. The drama will run in repertory with Cyrano as part of Resonance Ensemble's 11th season, subtitled The Language of Love..." — Theatermania.com
"'One of my greatest joys as Artistic Director is bringing together a team of talented and passionate performers deeply committed to their craft and to our goal of reinvigorating the classics. I could not be more excited about the cast of our 'Language of Love' season, and I am thrilled to be working with both Resonance regulars and stellar new actors being introduced to our mission for the first time.' Resonance Ensemble Artistic Director, Eric Parness..." — Broadwayworld.com
CYRANO REVIEWS:
“A highly entertaining production immersing the audience in 17th century France with beautiful verses, sounds, music... The story is told imaginatively through Barre's direction. “ -Theatre is Easy
“Soulful… brisk-paced… Barre and company don't lose the spirit of Rostand's original poetry and adds its own panache.” CurtainUp
“Lovely… striking… enjoyable innovations… well done and likely to entertain.” -Stage Buddy
“Imaginative direction… The music (is) beautifully played and sung… a worthy endevor.” -Times Square Chronicles
BURNING REVIEWS:
“Admirable… Ms. Lazarus’s clever adaptation is smoothly suited to our times… (Shaun Bennet) Fauntleroy is a lovable Rose, and Chris Ceraso is powerful as a dangerous male officer. Zachary Clarence (gives) a lusciously layered performance… (Catherine) Curtin is at her best.” -New York Times
“An intriguing take on Cyrano’s themes… well conceived, trenchant, illuminating… (Playwright Ginger) Lazarus, the actors and director have done their finest work… Burning should be seen for its innovations and its vital subject matter.” -Theater Pizzazz
“Catherine Curtin as Cy (melts) into her character and is utterly convincing as the army sergeant whose promising career was cut short by being too outspoken about her own sexual orientation. Shaun Bennet Fauntleroy and Sean Phillip are also excellent.” -CurtainUp
"Filled with passion... Burning explores critical themes that rarely find a place on stage... captivating... tense and powerful... led by the remarkable Catherine Curtin (who) drives the play forward, never faltering... extraordinary." -THEATER IN THE NOW
"Compelling and surprising… One knockout punch after another... Beautifully performed." - Broadway Radio