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Barbara Bates Smith - Reviews |
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Reviews of shows based on works of other authors Ellen Foster“Your portrayal of Ellen left us tingling. It was the first time in my memory that an audience here has demanded two curtain calls" .........." The best program I can remember in my ten years of bringing programs to the public library.”......Emily McCormick, Adult Services Librarian, Charlotte “Although Smith is definitely not an 11-year-old, something bordering on the mystical occurs when Ellen’s narrative pours through her.” ...Creative Loafing arts weekly, Charlotte “We
hear about abuse all the time,
but there is little in literature or art that tells us how kids feel.
This play does that: I’d like to see it filmed so lots of peoplecould
learn from it.”
“This is a hard subject to get into
and this is an excellent tool to get to children.” “Smith’s adaptation of ELLEN FOSTER is true to the novel, and develops the character of Ellen in a clever and entertaining way.” (Bristol Herald/Courier) “Very powerful without being overwhelming” (Bristol Herald/Courier) “This dramatic adaptation is stunning, appealing to both occasional and avid theater-goers.” (The Daily Texan, Austin, Texas) “Smith redeems what might have become melodrama with her fiercely real protagonist.” “A substantial contribution to family drama.” (Austin American-Statesman) “Thank you for your polished and
moving performance of ELLEN FOSTER for our Ethics Day program. You
were wonderful, bringing a whole new dimension to the way we usuallyteach medical and nursing students. > Buck-os & Lady Misses from Fred Chappell Country“The world of North Carolina Poet Laureate, Fred Chappell, jumps to life in this sampler.”(Mountain Xpress) “Chappell said, ‘Barbara has done a marvelous job of stitching things together, linking them inevitably to one another.’ “ (Blue Ridge Country, July/August, 2000) “Chappell gives the show two enthusiastic thumbs up: ‘It captures the spirit of my books, their respect and affection for the land and people of Appalachia. I loved it! It was fun!’ “ (Mountain Xpress) “Short and sweet and so satisfying… Timeless in values and emotions…. Smith interprets these touching and humorous stories with style and sensitivity.” (Asheville Citizen-Times, Jim Cavener) |
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