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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).
60-Second Review Reviews SoLow Fest 2016 Theater

ONE WAY RED (Dani Solomon): SoLow review

Lisa Panzer June 29, 2015 No Comments

Dani Solomon’s 40-minute sojourn to Mars is inspired by testimonials from folks who are seriously vying for a one way ticket to go to the red planet.

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60-Second Review Reviews SoLow Fest 2016 Theater

HUMAN & AUTISMAN (John Cherney): SoLow review

Lisa Panzer June 29, 2015 No Comments

John Cherney weaves a illuminating narrative reflecting on the validity of feeling alone, isolation, autism and the science and nature of universal connectivity

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60-Second Review Dance Reviews Theater

LEAPS OF FAITH AND OTHER MISTAKES (Almanac): 60-second review

Lisa Panzer June 28, 2015 No Comments

Almanac Dance Circus Theatre treat their audiences to a flippin’ fantastic foray into the world of waves and seafaring.

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SÉANCE WITH INFINITY (Corey Bechelli and Cory Kram): SoLow review

Lisa Panzer June 23, 2015 No Comments

Up and away in the Larchwood Sky Parlor, artists Corey Bechelli and Cory Cram set about channeling energies from beyond tomorrow.

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF FOOD (Steve Gravelle): SoLow review

Lisa Panzer June 23, 2015 1 Comment

Steve Gravelle is a food enthusiast. He is also an accomplished theater artist. Combine these two major ingredients and you have a recipe for some tasty interactive theater

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POST HASTE (Hedgerow): A play in fabulous form

Lisa Panzer June 17, 2015 1 Comment

“The best ingredients for likeableness are a happy expression of countenance, an unaffected manner, and a sympathetic attitude.” ~ Emily Post, Etiquette A sparkling performance,…

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The Letter of Last Resort by David Greig. Directed by Claire Moyer, with Adam Rzepka and Susan Giddings. October 2nd, 3rd, 5th 2014.
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THE LETTER OF LAST RESORT (Inis Nua): Tastefully staged pub theater

Lisa Panzer May 24, 2015 No Comments

Inis Nua brings pub theater to Philly with it’s delectable production of David Greig’s THE LETTER OF LAST RESORT

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AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE (BRT): Pollution and politics

Lisa Panzer May 19, 2015 No Comments

Henrik Ibsen’s classic gets a beautiful production at Bristol Riverside Theatre.

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DON QUIXOTE (Hedgerow): Cervantes’ knight errant rides anew

Lisa Panzer May 13, 2015 No Comments

The fanciful adventures of knight errant Don Quixote and loyal his sidekick Sancho Panza are refreshingly revived.

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Carl Heyde and Carol Enoch star in THE GOLDEN COACH.
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THE GOLDEN COACH (Stagecrafters): Farcical wheels of fortune

Lisa Panzer April 14, 2015 No Comments

In THE GOLDEN COACH, a comedy, author and director Yaga Brady takes the audience back to 1770 in Lima, Peru. We meet the Spanish Viceroy,…

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MOON CAVE (Azuka Theatre): Eclipse of the mind

Lisa Panzer March 9, 2015 No Comments

Playwright Douglas Williams gives us a view into the life and psyche of a young man haunted by horrific events from his past.

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David Nikolas as Maurice Mullinsin A MURDER HAS BEEN ARRANGED at Hedgerow Theatre. Photo by Ashley LaBonde
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A MURDER HAS BEEN ARRANGED (Hedgerow): There’s something spooky backstage

Lisa Panzer February 24, 2015 No Comments

A MURDER HAS BEEN ARRANGED may contain all the usual elements of a typical who-dunnit, but it’s spirit lies elsewhere

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Kristen Bailey (as Gregor). Photo by Shawn May
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THE METAMORPHOSIS (Quintessence): Leave the bug spray at home

Lisa Panzer February 10, 2015 No Comments

A sensational production of Franz Kafka’s story, utilizing sound, movement, color, and light to transport the audience into the eerie world of salesman-turned-cockroach Gregor Samsa .

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THE (CURIOUS CASE OF THE) WATSON INTELLIGENCE (Azuka): Connecting with audience

Lisa Panzer November 11, 2014 No Comments

A thoroughly entertaining, beautifully staged exploration of trust, love, relationships, entanglement, dependency and technology and intimacy.

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