REVIEWS, GREMLIN THEATRE'S "SAMUEL J & K"
- paullanave
- Jul 27, 2019
- 1 min read
Reviews for Gremlin Theatre's production of Samuel J & K have been published by Pioneer Press, Cherry & Spoon, Talkin' Broadway, and How Was The Show. (Click each link for full review)
"…a production presented in such an unaffected, natural way that the characters in this two-person drama feel disarmingly real. The performances are convincing…natural speech and believable characterizations…LaNave makes a convincing case for the insecurity that lurks beneath all taunting…” - Rob Hubbard, Pioneer Press
“As the brothers Samuel J. and K., Paul LaNave and Wariboko Gabriel Semenitari create a really believable bond. In the intimate space of Gremlin's thrust stage there is nowhere to hide, and both are so unaffected and true in their portrayals, you can feel the hurt and the love.” - Cherry & Spoon
“…stellar performances by Paul LaNave (Samuel J.) and Wariboko Gabriel Semenitari (Samuel K.), create a genuine feeling that these two young men have long-established bonds of fraternal love…LaNave, a rising actor with strong chops, portrays the conflicted soul of Samuel J., bruised by his father's abandonment as a child and unable to connect with purpose in his life, while outwardly playful, quick-witted and affectionate. LaNave has boyish, tousle-haired charm, a smirky wise-guy way with a quip, and soulful eyes that can suggest mischief or despair with equal finesse.” - Arthur Dorman, Talkin’ Broadway
“Samuel J And K is rich, exploratory, emotionally intense, and like all Mat Smart plays, well worth a look. The acting thrills.” - John Olive, How Was The Show
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