Recent Book Reviews
Excerpt from Steve's Memoir
Reviews for Steve's Plays and One Man Shows
Blue Collar Bay is a work that deserves to be seen, both for its moving and humorous story and for the sharp focus it brings to the conflicts that face working people in America. It shows the frustrations of the professional and domestic worlds with depth and wit.
The Working Theatre
You have created a theatre piece that will touch everyone who’s ever had a father - a job - or a dream! It’s funny, it’s moving and wonderfully entertaining. They’ll love it!
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Your one-man autobiographical work really resonated with our members. You depicted your Father, Mother, Marine Staff Sergeant, the California Rabbi and so many other people so effectively. You are a very talented fellow and your work deserves as much exposure as you can obtain for it.
Frances Brown, Director, 60+ Program
92nd St. Y
Your presentation was extraordinary. The audience was thoroughly engaged throughout the performance which you performed professionally, energetically and with deep conviction and sincerity.
Jon Meyer, Cultural Arts Director
Center Stage at the Flanzer JCC/YMCA
Wow! I just had to write to thank you for a great performance of your show Blue Collar Bay. It’s a great story and you tell it so well! The Jericho patrons were very complimentary. You made me look good!
Phyllis L. Cox PR/ Program Coordinator
Jericho Library
I want to thank you again for your visit to the Drama Department. Our young actors came away with a renewed appreciation of their own study of technique. They were particularly intrigued by your honest use of self. I am sure you have inspired future autobiographically based theatre pieces.
Dr. Linda Masson-Kingsle, Assistant Principal / Chair, Drama Department
F.H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts
Our students were moved by the honest portrayal of father / son conflict at the heart of your piece. You are such a strong engaged actor, and the piece is so powerful.
Victoria Sullivan, PhD., English Professor
Saint Peter’s College
Being a part of an audience for a one-man show was, as you learned, a first-time experience, for all of the students, and as I observed them during your performance, all of them were “with you” throughout - a tribute to the writer and to the actor!
Frances Glick, Interdisciplinary Coordinator
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis High School
The mostly senior audience was held spellbound for the entire hour plus, and I can tell you, that is an achievement in itself!
Al Krulick, Cultural Arts Director
JCC of Greater Orlando
You gave some older veterans a chance to reminisce and touch the past. Younger veterans gained some insight and identified with many of the situations presented. Thank you for sharing your gift and a slice of life that has contributed to the present New York City.
Mary Ann Regazzi-Riedl, Chief, Recreation Therapy Services
Department of Veterans Affairs
The convenience of seeing a professional, humorous and touching show of the highest quality “at home” was appreciated more than you know. What a treat to have an off-Broadway show right in our community!
Lara Braff, Programs Director
Classic Residence by Hyatt
Thanks for sharing with the Bellmore Library community your considerable talent and very personal and interesting one-person play. Your play was very well acted, executed and was absorbing.
Patty Paris, Adult Services Librarian
Bellmore Memorial Library