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Author: Lisa Panzer

Lisa Panzer has worked for many years in theater not only as an actor, but as a director, dramaturg, technical director, lighting designer, stage crew, and roustabout. A few of her favorite past theatrical roles include: Liz Imbrie in Philadelphia Story, Maria in Lend Me a Tenor, Mrs. Tarpey in Spreading the News, Mollie Ralston in Mousetrap, Trinculo in The Tempest, Bernice Roth in Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 and Felicia Dantine in I Hate Hamlet. In addition to theatrical endeavors, Mz. Panzer has also worked as a background performer in television’s Cold Case, Invincible, The Happening, several television commercials, and has played various roles in independent films including Project 21 productions and other commercial acting venues. (See http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3355274/ for additonal information).
Reviews Theater

ALL THE DEAD BIDDLES (Underbite Theatre Company): Looks at life after death through lens of dark humor

Lisa Panzer January 15, 2018 1 Comment

Underbite Theatre Company handles a tough topic wiith searing insight and sensitivity.

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DRACULA: A GOTHIC MYSTERY (Mechanical Theater): Magnificently mesmerizing at Laurel Hill Cemetery

Lisa Panzer October 29, 2017 No Comments

The Mechanical Theater has succeeded in reviving Bram Stoker’s Dracula.

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TRIAGE (Bent Antennae): 2017 Fringe review

Lisa Panzer September 25, 2017 No Comments

Let the fun begin!

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DEATH IS A CABARET OL’ CHUM (REV Theatre Company): 2017 Fringe review

Lisa Panzer September 16, 2017 No Comments

Razors pain you; Rivers are damp; Acids stain you; And drugs cause cramp. Guns aren’t lawful; Nooses give; Gas smells awful; You might as well…

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MONARCH (Christine Doidge): 2017 Fringe review

Lisa Panzer September 10, 2017 No Comments

This Fringe bestows upon its subjects a thoroughly enjoyable hour becoming acquainted with Her Royal Majesty, regnant Queen Elizabeth I of England, and her cousin…

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KINK HAÜS (Gunnar Montana): 2017 Fringe review

Lisa Panzer September 9, 2017 No Comments

Willkommen to Gunnar Montana’s fabulous nightclub show!

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DON’T BE CRUEL TO YOUR PUPPY…LEMME GIVE YOU A TWISTED TALE (Clayton Storyteller): 2017 Fringe Review

Lisa Panzer September 7, 2017 No Comments

Listening to solo performer Clayton Storyteller spin cleverly wrought yarns in his vivid verse is an engaging treat.

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THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY, PART 2 (Hedgerow): Infinite fun!

Lisa Panzer January 17, 2017 No Comments

Familiarity with the pan-galactic Hitchhikers Guide isn’t necessary to appreciate this cosmic comedy, just a general suspension of time, disbelief and willingness to have infinite fun.

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MARISOL (Villanova): Wake up call by golf club

Lisa Panzer November 12, 2016 No Comments

José Rivera’s fantastically powerful portent of a world is fabulously riveting as directed by James Ijames at Villanova Theatre.

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MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN (Quintessence): Epic theater!

Lisa Panzer October 18, 2016 1 Comment

Quintessence Theatre brings to life a beautifully staged, truly epic production of Bertolt Brecht’s MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN, as brilliantly directed by Alexander Burns.

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HABITUS (Ann Hamilton): 2016 Fringe review 78

Lisa Panzer September 21, 2016 No Comments

Colossal curtains beautifully billowing with the breeze, are hanging around, literally, throughout the vast Municipal Pier 9 facility

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A RUNAWAY, A SOLDIER AND A SNOWBALL FIGHT (Iron Age Theatre): 2016 Fringe review 71

Lisa Panzer September 19, 2016 No Comments

This fabulous Fringe piece plunges the audience into the dramatic action of the American Revolution.

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THEY’LL BE CALLIN’ US WITCHES (Queen Mab’s Men): 2016 Fringe review 25

Lisa Panzer September 13, 2016 No Comments

Five wicked young women flavor this theatrical piece like a craft brew.

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A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE (Deep Blue Theatre Collective): 2016 Fringe review 20.2

Lisa Panzer September 12, 2016 No Comments

Upon entering the MAAS Space, with it’s exposed beams and brick walls, and wooden floors, the very sensation of being engulfed in 1940s New Orleans…

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CAT-A-STROPHE (Fail Better): 2016 Fringe review 1

Lisa Panzer September 8, 2016 1 Comment

Fallacies and facts concerning male-female relations are explored within a farcical framework.

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Reviews SoLow Fest 2016 Theater

LUCID STORY (Gavin Whitt): SoLow review

Lisa Panzer June 29, 2016 No Comments

A provocative premise makes for one Hell of fascinating tale.

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MAGDALENE (Rachel Gluck): SoLow review

Lisa Panzer June 25, 2016 No Comments

Madwoman or mystic? See for yourself…

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DREAM SEQUENCE (Noah Levine): SoLow review

Lisa Panzer June 22, 2016 No Comments

I will NOT get distracted by anything­­ — not any of my hobbies, or my sleep deprivation, or this tasty looking banana. What is this banana doing here anyway?

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STRAIGHT WHITE MEN (InterAct): Rattling cages…

Lisa Panzer June 4, 2016 No Comments

Young Jean Lee’s brave societal exploration brings out the issues of privilege among, you guessed it—straight white men.

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217 BOXES OF DR. HENRY ANONYMOUS (HSP/PUPCos/Painted Bride): Archival gold

Lisa Panzer May 10, 2016 No Comments

An extraordinary story of conviction and courage among a cleverly conceived catacumbal graduation of gray archival boxes.

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