Lucia (Lyubov Petrova) Photo by Mark Matson for ALO.
Lucia (Lyubov Petrova) and Enrico (Weston Hurt). Photo by Mark Matson for ALO.
“…the audience was in heaven. From the conversations I overheard during intermissions, they were clearly loving it. At the final curtain drop, they gave the most enthused and prolonged standing ovation I have seen in my 3 years in attendance at the Long Center. It was much deserved.”
“Scholz-Carlson’s Peter is spot-on as a quintessential American who is psychically upended when his self-idealized role as caring observer is challenged by war’s harsh reality.”
“Heaven follows American freelance photographer, Peter Adamson (a strong performance by Doug Scholz-Carlson) as he travels through Bosnia documenting the horrific events of the war…”
“The protagonist of the story is Peter Adamson, an American photographer (played by the wonderful Doug Scholz-Carlson, who is so good I’m surprise I haven’t seen him in anything before).”
“…The opera is famous for Lucia’s mad scene in the last act, but Pittsburgh Opera’s production directed by Doug Scholz-Carlson built to that climax with commitment from first note to last…” (Read the full review)
The Onion – AV Club:
The Turn Of The Screw combines Henry James, opera, and badass special effects
“Unanswered questions and strange circumstances are part of the appeal of this chamber opera’s sleek storytelling….Director Doug Scholz-Carlson’s staging is at once sparse and richly theatrical, using scrims, lights and stylized movement to create a mood of spooky unreality. …”
‘Turn of the Screw” a must-see
Best of all, I liked the sepia-like ghostly projections on the gauze-like screens that sometimes even slowed down the action to an otherworldly effect. It was powerful and original use of visual imagery at its best…
-The Well Tempered Ear
“Each performance is sold out.
My advice: if you don’t have tickets: Find a scalper.”
-Channel3000.com
Doug Scholz-Carlson and Chris Mixon in “The Comedy of Errors” – Repertory Theater of St. Louis, directed by Paul Mason Barnes
“The two sets of twins do not disappoint in this physical and high energy comedy. Shining above the rest is Dromio of Syracuse played by Doug Scholz-Carlson. Carlson has such high energy and incredible stage presence that the fun on stage automatically increases each time he arrives. Not only does he execute his lines and physically demanding choreography skillfully, but he seems like he is having a great time doing it.”
-5MinutesThankYou.com
“The cast is uniformly splendid, energetic and generous to each other, allowing for a democratic convergence of talent and effort for the benefit of all…. Chris Mixon and Doug Scholz-Carlson display expert comic timing and craft as Antipholus of Syracuse and Dromio of Syracuse…”
-Ladue News
Doug Scholz-Carlson with Kate Fonville and Tarah Flanagan
“Scholz-Carlson’s Dromio a slyly intelligent wordsmith.”
-Riverfront Times
“The big cast features standout performances from … the quartet of Dromios and Antipholuses, Chris Mixon, Doug Scholz-Carlson, Christopher Gerson and Michael Fitzpatrick…”
-Talkinbroadway.com
Dromio of Syracuse in “The Comedy of Errors” – Repertory Theater of St. Louis, directed by Paul Mason Barnes
Rep presents a delightful ‘Comedy of Errors’ “Each principal character gets a moment to shine. As the twin businessmen and their twin servants, Chris Mixon, Michael Fitzpatrick, Doug Scholz-Carlson and Christopher Gerson … make a shining quartet…”
-St. Louis Post-Dispatch (stltoday.com)
Doug Scholz-Carlson with Jack Forbes Wilson in “The Comedy of Errors” directed by Paul Mason Barnes
From Lucy Dwyer – Principal in the Palm Beach area schools:
“My congratulations to YSPB for the outstanding performance of Brundibar. I pulled the study guide off the Kravis site and reviewed it. This morning I taught a class to the 8th grade to prepare them for the play. I had 24 8th graders, a History teacher and a teacher’s aide with me.
“The History teacher was moved to tears throughout the play. She said that the play was the most outstanding performance and important performance that she had ever taken the children to at the Kravis. Her only regret is that she had not closed middle school and taken them all. I was extremely proud of all the YSPB performers. It was an important lesson and one close to my heart.
“My tears started as soon as the yellow star came out. Mady was with me and was so moved by the story. It was a pleasure to watch my own daughter grow through this learning experience. I loved being able to share that with her. We had already bought tickets for tomorrow night and I look forward to sharing this with the whole family. Wow. What an amazing experience for our LPBS students. Thank you for all the hard work to bring this important story forward. Many thanks.”
“The company goes from strength to strength, including solid performances from … Doug Scholz-Carlson as Laertes,someone who doesn’t pause in his revenge…”
-Ed Huyck in City Pages
Great River Shakespeare Festival:
Chris Gerson and Kim Martin-Cotten in "Macbeth" (Directed by Doug Scholz-Carlson)
Jacques Roy and Chris Gerson in "Romeo and Juliet" (Directed by Paul Barnes, fights by Doug Scholz-Carlson)
Doug Scholz-Carlson in "Othello" (Directed by Alec Wild)
The Onion – AV Club:
“The company goes from strength to strength, including solid performances from … Doug Scholz-Carlson as Laertes,someone who doesn’t pause in his revenge…”
