Reviews
Woman Around Town
(Savannah's) a fetching drunk (not easy), has spirited fun with the parody, “Laura de Maupassant,” and offers both an attractive singing voice and grace onstage.
A Boat Against The Current
But Savannah Frazier, with a lovely voice and a wide-eyed-in-Babylon look, makes it impossible to dislike her. And, matching the skill set of her movie predecessor in the role, Carole Lombard, she displays a flair for comedy, whether going on a drunken spree shortly after arriving in New York or imagining herself as a Parisian temptress in “Laura de Maupassant.”
(Savannah's) a fetching drunk (not easy), has spirited fun with the parody, “Laura de Maupassant,” and offers both an attractive singing voice and grace onstage.
A Boat Against The Current
But Savannah Frazier, with a lovely voice and a wide-eyed-in-Babylon look, makes it impossible to dislike her. And, matching the skill set of her movie predecessor in the role, Carole Lombard, she displays a flair for comedy, whether going on a drunken spree shortly after arriving in New York or imagining herself as a Parisian temptress in “Laura de Maupassant.”
Pegasus News
Savannah Frazier was an absolute inspiration as Laurey. She perfectly captured Laurey’s gentle naivety along with that little spark of fiery stubbornness. Ms. Frazier looked lovely in Drenda Lewis’ costumes, and her vocal stylings seemed effortless. Alone, she was enchanting. Paired with Bryant Martin as Curly, she was truly stunning.
Theater Jones
Frazier, a slender brunette with a willowy appeal, grows even more attractive once she quits being a sourpuss and starts flirting back. Her Laurey is a strong, passionate woman, but not easily won. Her clear soprano voice blends enticingly with Martin’s tenor in their duets, and she radiates independence and charm singing “Many a New Day” with the female ensemble. Laurey’s down-to-earth Aunt Eller (Deborah Brown) tells Curly he’ll win in the end. And we know Laurey really wants to go to the box lunch auction with Curly, even though she makes him wait for an answer.
CriticalRant.com
Saucy Savannah Frazier as Laurie makes Martin’s Curly earn every momentary admiring glance with innocent verve, her classic, rich soprano enlivening her solos with a pensive vitality and voicing an occasional sweet grace note trill in homage to the show’s 1940’s roots. She’s a very modern girl, but every inch a lady.
dfw.com
Frazier sings gloriously, too, and gets the hard-to-find balance of being standoffish and hopelessly smitten with Curly. Their performance of People Will Say We’re in Love: sublime.
Savannah Frazier was an absolute inspiration as Laurey. She perfectly captured Laurey’s gentle naivety along with that little spark of fiery stubbornness. Ms. Frazier looked lovely in Drenda Lewis’ costumes, and her vocal stylings seemed effortless. Alone, she was enchanting. Paired with Bryant Martin as Curly, she was truly stunning.
Theater Jones
Frazier, a slender brunette with a willowy appeal, grows even more attractive once she quits being a sourpuss and starts flirting back. Her Laurey is a strong, passionate woman, but not easily won. Her clear soprano voice blends enticingly with Martin’s tenor in their duets, and she radiates independence and charm singing “Many a New Day” with the female ensemble. Laurey’s down-to-earth Aunt Eller (Deborah Brown) tells Curly he’ll win in the end. And we know Laurey really wants to go to the box lunch auction with Curly, even though she makes him wait for an answer.
CriticalRant.com
Saucy Savannah Frazier as Laurie makes Martin’s Curly earn every momentary admiring glance with innocent verve, her classic, rich soprano enlivening her solos with a pensive vitality and voicing an occasional sweet grace note trill in homage to the show’s 1940’s roots. She’s a very modern girl, but every inch a lady.
dfw.com
Frazier sings gloriously, too, and gets the hard-to-find balance of being standoffish and hopelessly smitten with Curly. Their performance of People Will Say We’re in Love: sublime.
From the Fire - Winner of Best Musical, Best New Production, Best Music — 2011 MTM: Edinburgh/UK musical theatre awards
"100 YEARS AGO, New York City experienced its most devastating workplace tragedy before 9/11…"
"100 YEARS AGO, New York City experienced its most devastating workplace tragedy before 9/11…"
The Tennessean
The young lovers lead the way in this spirited production, punctuating each line with physical humor and boundless energy. Lauren Ballard and Savannah Frazier are hilarious as Hermia and Helena — a pair of contentious sorority girls who wield their words (and cell phones) like finely tuned weapons.
ArtsNash
If I named favorites I’d essentially be typing up the entire cast list, including but not limited to Bonnie Keen’s Quince, Craige Hoover’s Bottom, Andrew Gumm’s Puck, Apolonia Davalos’ Titania, Nat McIntrye’s Oberon, Brad Brown’s Theseus, Nettie Kraft’s Hippolyta, Lauren Ballard’s Hermia, Raffeal Sears’ Lysander, Savannah Frazier’s Helena, Houston Mahoney’s Demetrius and Derek Whittaker’s Egeus; the remaining fairies and mechanicals are terrific too.
New York Times
Set in Nashville now, this green production features costumes made from recycled materials. The concept is partly inspired by references in Act II Sc I during an argument between Oberon and Titania, the king and queen of the fairies, that today sounds an awful lot like allusions to global warming.
The ferocity of the lovers’ battles still resonates today, and “the humor of the amateur actors as they try to put their play together is still really, really fresh,” Ms. Hicks (director) said. “There’s great advice for life and art within this play.”
The young lovers lead the way in this spirited production, punctuating each line with physical humor and boundless energy. Lauren Ballard and Savannah Frazier are hilarious as Hermia and Helena — a pair of contentious sorority girls who wield their words (and cell phones) like finely tuned weapons.
ArtsNash
If I named favorites I’d essentially be typing up the entire cast list, including but not limited to Bonnie Keen’s Quince, Craige Hoover’s Bottom, Andrew Gumm’s Puck, Apolonia Davalos’ Titania, Nat McIntrye’s Oberon, Brad Brown’s Theseus, Nettie Kraft’s Hippolyta, Lauren Ballard’s Hermia, Raffeal Sears’ Lysander, Savannah Frazier’s Helena, Houston Mahoney’s Demetrius and Derek Whittaker’s Egeus; the remaining fairies and mechanicals are terrific too.
New York Times
Set in Nashville now, this green production features costumes made from recycled materials. The concept is partly inspired by references in Act II Sc I during an argument between Oberon and Titania, the king and queen of the fairies, that today sounds an awful lot like allusions to global warming.
The ferocity of the lovers’ battles still resonates today, and “the humor of the amateur actors as they try to put their play together is still really, really fresh,” Ms. Hicks (director) said. “There’s great advice for life and art within this play.”
The Tennessean
And though she never says a word, Savannah Frazier’s bespectacled Ghost of Christmas Future sends a shiver down your spine.
You may think you’ve seen “A Christmas Carol,” but take another look. Studio Tenn’s crisp interpretation of this holiday favorite celebrates not only the season — but the brilliant possibilities of live theatre.
Indeed, the entire ensemble — which includes a number of children — is remarkably polished, taking on multiple roles and providing lively narration.
Nashville Parent
The Ghost of Christmas Future, played by Savannah Frazier, is perhaps the most haunting as this ghost has no dialogue. Frazier’s staunch stage presence and constant banging of her cane — her only mode of communication — does the trick. It adds so much more to the character this year to see her rigid face versus a cloaked head in past productions.
For a couple hours, you’ll forget you’re in Nashville and think you’re sitting in a theater in New York. Studio Tenn’s production of this year’s version of A Christmas Carol could easily be playing on Broadway, and it’s a Tony-worthy performance through and through. It is truly that outstanding!
ArtsNash
If StudioTenn’s 2012 A Christmas Carol was transcendent, its 2013 version is even more tremendous...Savannah Frazier (also a poignant Belle) sends chills down the spine as the Ghost of Christmas Future.
And though she never says a word, Savannah Frazier’s bespectacled Ghost of Christmas Future sends a shiver down your spine.
You may think you’ve seen “A Christmas Carol,” but take another look. Studio Tenn’s crisp interpretation of this holiday favorite celebrates not only the season — but the brilliant possibilities of live theatre.
Indeed, the entire ensemble — which includes a number of children — is remarkably polished, taking on multiple roles and providing lively narration.
Nashville Parent
The Ghost of Christmas Future, played by Savannah Frazier, is perhaps the most haunting as this ghost has no dialogue. Frazier’s staunch stage presence and constant banging of her cane — her only mode of communication — does the trick. It adds so much more to the character this year to see her rigid face versus a cloaked head in past productions.
For a couple hours, you’ll forget you’re in Nashville and think you’re sitting in a theater in New York. Studio Tenn’s production of this year’s version of A Christmas Carol could easily be playing on Broadway, and it’s a Tony-worthy performance through and through. It is truly that outstanding!
ArtsNash
If StudioTenn’s 2012 A Christmas Carol was transcendent, its 2013 version is even more tremendous...Savannah Frazier (also a poignant Belle) sends chills down the spine as the Ghost of Christmas Future.