SWEENEY TODD with Cabrillo Stage
"The scenes in which he dispatches his barbershop victims... are expertly finessed with endless bravado... We never actually see the brutal deeds, but the elegance of Saucedo’s violent gestures convinces us we’re watching the demon barber making mincemeat of his patrons. The point is made with electrifying realism, yet without being gruesomely graphic."
-Christina Walters, Quoted in Good Times
CROSSING DELANCEY with Ross Valley Players
"Kudos go to Director Adrian Elfenbaum for spotlighting the romanticism in finding love. Together with Choreographer Bessie Zolno, the sensuality between the characters builds through tantalizing, dance-like movements leading up to their first kiss."
-Patricia L Martin, Quoted in Front Row Review
COST OF LIVING with Oakland Theater Project
"In a tender moment, Eddie bathes Ani with soft deliberate movements as Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata envelops both her and the audience—a touching portrayal of intimacy. Intimacy is a warm shadow that hovers over both couples as each caretaker touches their clients. "
-Patricia L. Morin, Quoted in Front Row Review
"Whelan's collaboration with Intimacy Choreographer Bessie Zolno results in a close up look inside of life with a disability without proffering anything for shock value."
- Kelly Rogers Flynt, Quoted in Broadway World
RENT with Hillbarn Theater
"Intimacy Choreographer Bessie Zolno created some effective moments involving the cast...the passion between Mimi, Rodger, Maureen and Joanne is well directed by Zolno."
-Vince Media, Quoted in vmediabackstage
OUR TOWN with Ross Valley Players
“A shout out must be given to the beautifully portrayed father-daughter closeness by way of Steve Price as Mr. Webb and Tina Traboulsi as daughter Emily Webb.”
-Michele Caprario, Quoted in The Ark
"The scenes in which he dispatches his barbershop victims... are expertly finessed with endless bravado... We never actually see the brutal deeds, but the elegance of Saucedo’s violent gestures convinces us we’re watching the demon barber making mincemeat of his patrons. The point is made with electrifying realism, yet without being gruesomely graphic."
-Christina Walters, Quoted in Good Times
CROSSING DELANCEY with Ross Valley Players
"Kudos go to Director Adrian Elfenbaum for spotlighting the romanticism in finding love. Together with Choreographer Bessie Zolno, the sensuality between the characters builds through tantalizing, dance-like movements leading up to their first kiss."
-Patricia L Martin, Quoted in Front Row Review
COST OF LIVING with Oakland Theater Project
"In a tender moment, Eddie bathes Ani with soft deliberate movements as Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata envelops both her and the audience—a touching portrayal of intimacy. Intimacy is a warm shadow that hovers over both couples as each caretaker touches their clients. "
-Patricia L. Morin, Quoted in Front Row Review
"Whelan's collaboration with Intimacy Choreographer Bessie Zolno results in a close up look inside of life with a disability without proffering anything for shock value."
- Kelly Rogers Flynt, Quoted in Broadway World
RENT with Hillbarn Theater
"Intimacy Choreographer Bessie Zolno created some effective moments involving the cast...the passion between Mimi, Rodger, Maureen and Joanne is well directed by Zolno."
-Vince Media, Quoted in vmediabackstage
OUR TOWN with Ross Valley Players
“A shout out must be given to the beautifully portrayed father-daughter closeness by way of Steve Price as Mr. Webb and Tina Traboulsi as daughter Emily Webb.”
-Michele Caprario, Quoted in The Ark
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