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MISERY
CCT’s MISERY: All The Fear and Excitement You Could Hope For “Kevin Gqrdner… inhabits the role of Paul Sheldon. A look, a wince, a grimace, a scream are all so convincingly conveyed to the audience you will writhe in your seat.” -Bill Kellert, Nippertown “No matter the role, Gardner is a natural onstage: I always believe his character’s every word.” -Paul Lamar, The Daily Gazette “Kevin Gardner’s approach… rather than play him in a constant state of terror… he manipulates his captor. A great complement to Annie’s naiveté.” -Bob Goepfert, The Saratogian |
INTERVIEWSJan 2023: "East Greenbush native Gardner returns from southern California for role in 'Misery' at Latham's Curtain Call"
-Bill Buell, The Daily Gazette Jan 2023: Stephan King's 'Misery' at Curtain Call Theatre -Bob Goepfert, The Record Oct 2018: "Gardner keeping busy on both coasts" -Bill Buell, The Daily Gazette |
EVERY BRILLIANT THING
'Brilliant Thing' a celebration
"Curtain Call Theatre's outstanding, soul-touching production"
"...played with warmth, humor and quick but generous wit by Kevin Gardner"
"celebration of pleasures, indulgences and joys"
- Steve Barnes, Times Union
'Brilliant Thing' cherishes the moments
"Gardner is such an astute performer that he not only delivers pages of a scripted monologue
without missing a beat but also improvises with tender regard for the audience members
he has coaxed to the front of the house. He’s gentle, observant and extremely funny."
-Paul Lamar, The Daily Gazette
'Brilliant Thing' a celebration
"Curtain Call Theatre's outstanding, soul-touching production"
"...played with warmth, humor and quick but generous wit by Kevin Gardner"
"celebration of pleasures, indulgences and joys"
- Steve Barnes, Times Union
'Brilliant Thing' cherishes the moments
"Gardner is such an astute performer that he not only delivers pages of a scripted monologue
without missing a beat but also improvises with tender regard for the audience members
he has coaxed to the front of the house. He’s gentle, observant and extremely funny."
-Paul Lamar, The Daily Gazette
33 VARIATIONS
Cap Rep actors brilliant in riveting '33 Variations'
"Gardner is notable for his depiction of a tenacious servant of a demanding master and for his impeccable comic timing."
-Carol King, The Daily Gazette
"The acting across the board is superb and so is virtually every other aspect of this production."
-Michael Eck, Times Union
'33 Variations' a near-perfect production at Cap Rep
-Bob Goepfert, The Record
Cap Rep actors brilliant in riveting '33 Variations'
"Gardner is notable for his depiction of a tenacious servant of a demanding master and for his impeccable comic timing."
-Carol King, The Daily Gazette
"The acting across the board is superb and so is virtually every other aspect of this production."
-Michael Eck, Times Union
'33 Variations' a near-perfect production at Cap Rep
-Bob Goepfert, The Record
THE OUTGOING TIDE
"...three absolutely note-perfect performances."
-Alexander M. Stern, Metroland
"Kevin Gardner creates the most complicated character as the grown son Jack."
-Bob Goepfert, The Record
"...three absolutely note-perfect performances."
-Alexander M. Stern, Metroland
"Kevin Gardner creates the most complicated character as the grown son Jack."
-Bob Goepfert, The Record
A TUNA CHRISTMAS
"Both Kevin Gardner and Ian LaChance offer a variety of portrayals that capture both the humor
and the humanity of the characters. Their work alone is worth the price of admission."
-Bob Goepfert, The Record
"So precisely do the actors ring changes on voices and demeanorthat no two characters are alike."
-Paul Lamar, The Sunday Gazette
"Both Kevin Gardner and Ian LaChance offer a variety of portrayals that capture both the humor
and the humanity of the characters. Their work alone is worth the price of admission."
-Bob Goepfert, The Record
"So precisely do the actors ring changes on voices and demeanorthat no two characters are alike."
-Paul Lamar, The Sunday Gazette
DRIVING MISS DAISY
“Kevin Gardner, who has been working his way on to area stages since returning
from a career in California, is perfect as Boolie…”
-Michael Eck, Times Union
“As Boolie, Miss Daisy's dull but successful businessman son, Kevin Gardner captures well the man caught in the crossfire
between mother, wife and changing mores. Often tossed off as a plot device, Boolie's transition is
frequently overlooked, but not here as Gardner's portrayal is multi-layered, dynamic and very funny,
revealing Boolie to be the fulcrum of the play from which the other two characters balance.”
-Matthew G. Moross, The Daily Gazette
“Kevin Gardner, who has been working his way on to area stages since returning
from a career in California, is perfect as Boolie…”
-Michael Eck, Times Union
“As Boolie, Miss Daisy's dull but successful businessman son, Kevin Gardner captures well the man caught in the crossfire
between mother, wife and changing mores. Often tossed off as a plot device, Boolie's transition is
frequently overlooked, but not here as Gardner's portrayal is multi-layered, dynamic and very funny,
revealing Boolie to be the fulcrum of the play from which the other two characters balance.”
-Matthew G. Moross, The Daily Gazette
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
“The show's most delicious and engaging moments are held by Jim Charles' French dandy candelabrum,
Lumiere, and Kevin Gardner's fussy pendulum clock, Cogsworth.”
-Jeffrey Borak, The Berkshire Eagle
“The performances are ideal.”
“…and Kevin Gardner as Cogsworth (the clock) add valuable comedy to the proceedings…”
-Bob Goepfert, The Record
“Kevin Gardner is primly officious and entertaining as chief servant Cogsworth, who's becoming a clock…”
-Steve Barnes, Times Union
“The show's most delicious and engaging moments are held by Jim Charles' French dandy candelabrum,
Lumiere, and Kevin Gardner's fussy pendulum clock, Cogsworth.”
-Jeffrey Borak, The Berkshire Eagle
“The performances are ideal.”
“…and Kevin Gardner as Cogsworth (the clock) add valuable comedy to the proceedings…”
-Bob Goepfert, The Record
“Kevin Gardner is primly officious and entertaining as chief servant Cogsworth, who's becoming a clock…”
-Steve Barnes, Times Union
CHEMICAL IMBALANCE: A JEKYLL AND HYDE STORY
"Gardner is a great second fiddle, and in his many scenes with White he piled on the comedy
without ever upstaging the main character."
-Michael Eck, Times Union
"The most satisfying performance is given by Kevin Gardner as Xavier, the Jekyll’s cousin. He makes the alternate universe of the play
fun as he captures the complete and total disorientation of a character who is dense and funny."
-Bob Goepfert, The Record
"Gardner is a great second fiddle, and in his many scenes with White he piled on the comedy
without ever upstaging the main character."
-Michael Eck, Times Union
"The most satisfying performance is given by Kevin Gardner as Xavier, the Jekyll’s cousin. He makes the alternate universe of the play
fun as he captures the complete and total disorientation of a character who is dense and funny."
-Bob Goepfert, The Record
