jay d brock

Reviews | Interviews/features | Testimonials

Recent Reviews
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When the Stars Go Out - MD Theatre Guide
F@#king Up Everything- Washington Post, DC Theatre Scene, MD Theatre Guide, Washington City Paper, DCist
The Medium/Trouble in Tahiti - Washington Post
The Magic Flute - Washington Post
Padrevia - DC Theatre Scene, Dcist
The Last Five Years - DC Theatre Scene, Broadwayworld, Washington Examiner, Washington Jewish Week
Magnum Opus - Washington Post, DCist, DC Theatre Scene
Closer Than Ever - DC Theatre Scene
Signor Deluso & The Women - The Washington Post

Interviews and Features

DC Theatre Scene Interview for "The Last Five Years"
Opera Alterna feature and interview on NPR's Kojo Namdi Show
Montgomery Gazzette feature on Limelight Theatre

Testimonials

Press:
-"quite powerful..." The Washington Post
- "Director and Set Designer Jay Brock perfectly interpreted Spotswood’s script and built a world to match the drama." MD theatre Guide
-"creditably sung and amusingly staged..." Washington DC City Paper
-"stage director Jay D. Brock did a terrific job" Washington Post
-"Director Jay D. Brock was very successful in effective stage action throughout." Allartsreview4u.com
-"theatrically inventive..." Scene4 Magazine
-"frothy and fun..." The Washington Post
-"What's different about Brock's approach to opera is that he comes from a theater background. That was apparent in how the cast moved and communicated with each other and from what vantage point the players performed." Scene4 Magazine
-"Director Jay D. Brock keeps the action moving rapidly from song to song," Washington Examiner
-"...very strong applause" AllArtsreview4U.com

Other Artists:
"Jay helps me to fully connect with the character I am trying to portray. After that all of my choices flow organically from the character and my presentation feels genuine and natural."
- Sarah Philippa, Soprano

"It was great working with Jay. He was a very open director and allowed me to take the time to discover my character and play with it. Even down to the wire we made sure it was right for both of us. thats how it should be."
-Eli Sibley, Actor

"Working with Jay Brock proved to be a wonderful pleasure! As a director, he brings a wealth of knowledge and years of experience to the table. While his expertise is invaluable, the personal qualities that he brings to his work make him truly unique. He contributes a warm personality, energy, and a strong work ethic, but most impressively, working with him is a truly collaborative experience. He is completely available to the actor and his/her ideas and viewpoints, which is a rare find in a director, and I would welcome the opportunity to work with him again"
- Cailtin Budny, Actor