RAGTIME

CAPE REP, CAPE COD, MA

 

"the Cape Rep Theatre production, under the masterful direction of Elizabeth Lucas, beautifully captures the spirit and essence of the show...Lucas works magic with this ensemble production.

 

Lucas moves her cast with great skill as time, place and focus fluidly change from New Rochelle to the Lower East Side, from train station to dock, from Harlem to Union Square, from Atlantic City to J.P.
Morgan's library. The ensemble work is excellent."

 

- Debbie Forman, Cape Cod Times

 

"Lucas then takes a cast of 25 characters played by 19 actors with over 30 musical numbers, and creates an intense yet intimate show. Bring a tissue."

 

- Amy Tagliaferri, Cape Cod Chronicle

 

 

PLAISIR D'AMOUR

SUMMER SHORTS 2008 (SERIES B)

 

"Elizabeth Lucas' fluid direction allows the action to unfold gracefully."

 

- David Barbour, Lighting & Sound America

 

"Of course, the real reason to see either series is for...Terrance McNally and Skip Kennon's mini-musical, Plaisir D'Amour (Series B)...It's the most polished of the eight plays, with outstanding performances from Stephanie D'Abruzzo and Jonathan C. Kaplan as they chronicle a relationship from the desperate single life to the troubled married life and eventually, with their own children now married, to the comfortable afterglow of a once passionate life. Far too many one-acts, even decent ones, come across as ultimately empty etudes, but this musically simplistic piece does for a transient comedy what Prelude & Liebestod did for drama."

 

- Aaron Riccio, Theater Talk

 

 

THE VIEW FROM HERE

NEW YORK MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL

 

"This one-man musical plays like a fresh variation on Wonderful Town propelled by stunning music and a tremendously appealing solo performance by Shonn Wiley.

 

Under Elizabeth Lucas' evocative direction, Huang's script, written in collaboration with Lucas, ties the numbers together adroitly..."

 

- Ron Cohen, Backstage

Full Review: Backstage

 

"Elizabeth Lucas' direction was nothing short of fantastic-it's rare one person onstage can not only hold my attention, but keep me enthralled for over an hour. "

 

- All That Chat on Talkin' Broadway

 

 

JEKYLL & HYDE

TRUMP PLAZA, ATLANTIC CITY

 

"Director Elizabeth Lucas deftly guides her actors through a psychological drama turned musical, bringing the characters to life... a straight-ahead exceptional dramatic musical that, according to more than one theatergoer, compares favorably to the Broadway production."

 

- Steve Angelucci, Atlantic City Weekly

Full Review: Atlantic City Weekly

 

"If top-shelf staging, stellar ensemble performances and a dynamic and compelling lead turn are more your speed, then don't miss Jekyll & Hyde..."

- Chuck Darrow, Courier Post

Full Review: Courier Post

 

 

KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN (the musical)
GALLERY PLAYERS

 

“...the novelty, invention, surprise and theatricality of the use of these musical elements to tell this story is quite remarkable...if all of the above is due to director Elizabeth A. Lucas, then let us just praise her, for her selections, and what she accomplished on stage. From small emotional moments to large stage pictures, she created a seamless, fluid, kinetic telling of the tale that made comprehension both clear and effortless. Very nice... it is a rich and spicy stew, something to be savored, and, in this production, a quite wonderfully realized expression of theatrical abilities.”

 

- Clark Gesner, Brooklyn Heights Press

“...the credit for this successful and entertaining staging can be shared by the skilled director Elizabeth A. Lucas and her talented cast...the biggest tribute goes to director Lucas, who manages to keep the action flowing smoothly as the actors move from drama to dance, from comedy to cruelty.”

 

- Paulanne Simmons, The Brooklyn Papers

 

VICTOR/VICTORIA
SURFLIGHT THEATRE

 

“…It is director Elizabeth Lucas who is the true star of this production…Lucas makes sure her cast works every nuance of Edwards’ script, and the result is that even the most minor characters come to life and create a world with a reality and depth not usually seen on local stages.”

- Steven V. Cronin, Atlantic City Press

“The Surflight has brought newcomer Elizabeth A. Lucas in to direct this wonderful production…the execution in this fast-paced comedy is almost flawless…It is a first-rate production…”

- Kevin Adair, Beachcomber

 

RAPUNZEL
MARRIOTT’S LINCOLNSHIRE THEATRE

 

“…director Elizabeth A. Lucas keeps the rollicking fun and games and wham-bang special effects coming pell mell.”

- Nancy Maes, Chicago Tribune

“as envisioned by director Elizabeth A. Lucas, it’s thoroughly entertaining. Love triumphs in this whimsical free-wheeling little show.”

- Bruce Ingram, Pioneer Press

 

FOOTLOOSE
TRUMP PLAZA, ATLANTIC CITY

 

“FLEET FEET NEVER MISS A BEAT IN 'FOOTLOOSE"

 

...a brisk, feel-good show...

...the actors infuse the familiar story with urgency... ”

 

- Kevin Clapp, The Press of Atlantic City

 

MY FAIR LADY
SURFLIGHT THEATRE

 

“…musicals flourish under [Lucas'] touch.”
“This is a great big, ear-to-ear smile-and-laugh-out-loud pleasure.”

- Bre Golden, The Islander

 

THE OLD MAID & THE THIEF /
THE BUS TO BUENOS AIRES (premiere)
DOOR COUNTY OPERA

“WORLD PREMIERE OF OPERA A SUCCESS”

“The ensemble was remarkably tight and to the point, Elizabeth A. Lucas’ direction missing no detail in bringing this tipsy entertainment to life.”

- Erik Eriksson, Door County Advocate