North Shore Theatre Group
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Reviews DARK SOUNDINGS: "[Dark Soundings] is something reminiscent of Masterpiece Theatre -- very turn of the century, very warm, but somehow unsettling, because in its richness hides something sinister...Bodine engaged the audience with his character's intensely nervous eyes and jilting movements, spooking a boy in the front row so badly that he nearly jumped out of his seat." - Oyster Bay Guardian, NY
A CHRISTMAS CAROL:
"Bodine
is a charmingly dynamic storyteller, who seamlessly tells the
holiday classic, transitioning from actor to narrator and
back...Bravo."
BARRYMORE'S GHOST:
"There is perhaps no greater challenge than for a young actor to perform alone on stage for a full hour, recreating the life and character of a famous personality with all its strengths and weaknesses. Jason Vail succeeded in keeping his audience involved and engaged without a letdown, a credit to his versatility and acting skills!" - Oyster Bay Enterprise-Pilot , NY
Testimonials DARK SOUNDINGS:
"Dark Soundings -- what a great night. Greg's performance of these
two short stories was spell-binding. It's not often that you can
watch one actor hold an audience so tightly in his grasp. The
crowd's attention was riveted to the stage for the entire
performance. BRAVO!" "Greg Bodine's performance of Dark Soundings was amazing! Not only were the stories nicely spooky, but the acting, sets and effects all contributed to an atmosphere perfect for Halloween! Greg has been here three years in a row, now, and he never lets us down!" - Sherry Bailey, Adult Services Librarian, Derry Public Library, NH
"The
patrons had a delightful treat watching spooky tales delivered by
the very talented Greg Oliver Bodine. Mr. Bodine narrated two
scary, nautical stories that captured the attention of older
children and their parents."
"Dark
Soundings evoked the setting and ambiance of two separate stories
with intimate staging that brought you right into the tales -- I was
mesmerized by Greg Bodine’s portrayal of the various characters!"
"Greg
Bodine’s performance of “The Upper Berth” is truly engaging and
enchanting. Bodine embodies the various characters effortlessly and
with conviction. “The Upper Berth” is an absorbing ghost story that
should not be missed. This frightening tale had me looking
over my shoulder (and above!) more than once."
THE YELLOW WALLPAPER:
"More
then a century after it was written, The Yellow Wallpaper
continues to enthrall its readers, and I was delighted to bring this
dynamic stage production of the short story to campus. Annalisa
Loeffler is absolutely compelling in this absorbing portrait that
delves into the tormented mind of a woman who is trapped in a world
she cannot escape.”
"The Yellow Wallpaper, as adapted by Greg Oliver Bodine and acted by Annalisa Loeffler, is a wonderful adaptation of the classic short story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman -- sensitively performed by Annalisa, whose descent into madness as Jane, is breathtakingly realized and morbidly fascinating! Not a subject for the feint of heart, but one which portrays the general isolation and powerlessness that many women in the 19th century endured, some with disastrous results. Go see it, and expect to be spellbound." - Chris Lindquist, Director of Development, Westfield On Weekends, MA
POE, TIMES TWO: "After appearing as Stephen Harrison in our wildly successful Main Stage production of Beneath the Hush, A Whisper, Greg has moved across the lobby and, apparently, straight into hell! His performance(s) as a defiant Venetian nobleman and a condemned prisoner keeping congress with the ghosts who have gone before him is quite the tour de force! Greg has beautifully adapted the source material from real-life literary lunatic Edgar Allan Poe's short stories "The Cask of Amontillado" and "The Black Cat." It’s a sumptuous evening…...Come on down and see Poe, Times Two! If you dare! (No, seriously... dare!)"- Scott C. Sickles, Artistic Director, WorkShop Theater Company, NYC Honest, Poignant, Powerful and Scary! Greg Oliver Bodine continues to amaze me, as he finds the human heart in all his characters. Poe, Times Two is exponentially wonderful!" - Bob Plasse, President, Westfield On Weekends, MA "It was fantastic! [Greg's] seamless, one-man stage adaptations of Edgar Allan Poe’s The Cask of Amontillado and The Black Cat were spellbinding! The benefit to our students was two-fold; a compelling lesson in the literary classics, as well as exposure to riveting dramatic theatre. The audience was truly mesmerized!" - Kim Mascolo, PTA Arts In Education Representative, West Islip NY "If you loved Greg as Charles Dickens (and a throng of other characters) in his unforgettable performance of A Christmas Carol, you will be equally delighted with his performances of The Cask of Amontillado and The Black Cat. It strikes me that Greg can portray comedy as well as tragedy, with equal aplomb. His Poe characters are desperate, chilling, mad and altogether real." - Chris Lindquist, Director, Westfield Athenaeum, MA "Greg's one-man performances of The Cask of Amontillado and The Black Cat were gripping and chilling; his characters -- madly nuanced and deliciously scary!" - Deborah Robbins, Institute Coordinator, Tilles Center for the Performing Arts / Long Island University-C.W. Post Campus, Brookville, NY
"I can't
overstate how enjoyable an evening Poe, Times Two was --
my customers are still raving about it and people are already lining
up for the next time! It was an evening of chills and
thrills to be sure!"
"Greg
Oliver Bodine breathed life into Poe's maniacal characters for our
middle school. While remaining faithful to the text, Bodine managed
to maintain an original perspective filled with creative
interpretation -- no small feat to make 19th century literature come
alive for 13 year-olds!"
"Poe
Times Two by Greg Oliver Bodine was a perfect performance to
have at the Butterfield Library. It appealed to a wide range of
patrons -- we had couples out for a 'date night', Seniors, teens and
young adults, and the performance delighted all of them. Greg showed
genuine talent and professionalism and we can’t wait to have him
back!"
"What a
powerful performance! Greg Oliver Bodine brought mystery,
"Mystery,
murder, mortar...and much more. Greg's brilliant performance and
adaptation of two Poe classics was spine chilling. Perfect for the
Halloween season...or any season!"
"The
audience was spellbound -- Bodine's faithful adaptations of Poe's
stories and his skillful characterizations kept the audience at the
edge of their seats. Set, costumes, lighting, music and superb
acting melded to create a mesmerizing performance that brought these
two classic tales to life!" "Greg Oliver Bodine's Poe, Times Two was exhilarating and entrancing. It was likely the best performance I've ever seen on or off a professional stage. Mr. Bodine with change of costume and setting developed two, actually three, marvelous characters...having the performance on the same level as the audience rather than elevated above us on the stage, made for more conviction, We were literally there. It was all wonderful." - Howard X, Patron / Friend of Northport-East Northport Public Library, NY
"Very
well put together -- you won't be disappointed!"
A CHRISTMAS CAROL: "[Greg's] performance was phenomenal -- I had one employee come to me and tell me that it was the best Christmas banquet she had been to in her ten years as an employee. A Christmas Carol was the perfect ending to a wonderful evening!" - Janet Click, HR Coordinator, Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, IL
"Greg's
attention to myriad details, the humor, and all apropriate
sentiments were ever so capably expressed … I could not be more
proud of the calibre of professionalism in first rate story telling
his impersonation of Charles Dickens' rendering the beloved( for
sooo many reasons) of A CHRISTMAS CAROL…I merely hope that we can
persuade dear Mr. Bodine to make this a Holiday Perennial Offering
for us Tiny Tims of all ages and genders to enjoy for years to
come."
"Greg
Oliver Bodine's one-man telling of A Christmas Carol completely
swept me away to Dickens' London. His mastery of character,
storytelling and expression is a joy to watch again and again. Six
times in my case!"
"A great Christmas show! Greg Oliver Bodine was truly wonderful. He held the audience captive as he skillfully moved from one character to another in the telling of Charles Dickens' well loved Christmas story." - Joyce Byers, Byers' Choice Ltd., Chalfont, PA
- Bob Plasse, President, Westfield On Weekends, MA
"Mr. Bodine seamlessly transitioned from one character to the next in a most impressive rendition of A Christmas Carol. Students were engaged and thoroughly impressed with his ability to flawlessly remember the entire novella!" -Nina Saveth, English Teacher, Uniondale High School, NY
"What a show! The production was of the highest quality, quite above
most you see at libraries or even in local theatres. It was a true
holiday treat." "Excellent! All were truly enthralled. I can't imagine any program Greg Bodine puts together that we would not want to have." - Diane Rhodes, Director, Maywood Public Library, NJ
- Leslie Millrod, Program Coordinator, Westhampton Free Library, NY
"... [Greg's] ability to morph from one character to another,
without losing a beat, was fascinating."
"A wonderful performance -- very well done!" - Denise Butwill, Asst. Librarian, Oliver Wolcott Library, CT
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