REVIEWS
THE SEATTLE TIMES | MISHA BERSON
“Scott Nolte’s well-paced mounting [conjures] a multidimensional Einstein.”
“Dennis Bateman’s capably shrewd…”
ARTS STAGE SEATTLE RAGE | NANCY WORSSAM
“clever play by Mark St. Germain.”
“This is a play that explores the relationship between genius and compassion, between greatness and goodness.”
Margaret Harding is “well played by Candace Vance”
“As Pam Nolte plays her she’s a presence to be reckoned with.”
“The interplay between Nolte as Ms. Dukas and Candace Vance as the purported daughter is delicious.”
“Dennis Bateman as Einstein well captures the genius of the scientist and the cluelessness of the human being.”
“Mark Lund’s staging of this production is particularly effective.”
“It’s a great effect.”
AXS.COM | STEVEN SIEDEN
“ Relativity is a gem”
“brilliantly portrayed by Dennis Bateman”
“Although Bateman’s Einstein delivers the genius scientist’s quirks and curmudgeonly nature in spades, he does not overplay the part.”
“ Relativity is a brilliant show that entertains and leaves audiences with many ideas to consider.”
BESTOFSEATTLEWA.COM | JEFF TOTEY
“a unique theatrical experience”
“…this play tackles a lot of ground that is sometimes comedic, sometimes heartbreaking but wholly thought-provoking.”
“Dennis Bateman plays Einstein wild hair and all. And quite believably too.”
“fantastic”
“Nolte … gets a few choice moments…”
“…a set design by Mark Lund that compliments Einstein’s character very well.”
MIRYAM’S THEATER MUSINGS | MIRYAM GORDON
“Taproot’s rolling National New Play Network production is, as usual, a beautifully rendered technical affair, with stellar costumes, set and lights (Sarah Burch Gordon, Mark Lund, Brian Engel).”
“Bateman does a great job as Einstein, avoiding imitations, but immersing himself into the real life Einstein.”
“Nolte adds a bit of comedy, but also a stalwart protection…”
“This is a fast-moving one act play that is worth delving into that mystery.”
DRAMA IN THE HOOD | ALAN SYDNEY
“Playwright Mark St. Germain attacks the conundrum with gusto in his three person period drama.”
“St. Germain knows his way around a script…”
“…he expertly lays out the exposition.”
“Spending time with Einstein proves to be a lot of fun. Witty, cantankerous and insightful, the great scientist is never at a loss for words.”
“Bateman does a skillful job of bringing this eccentric genius to life…”
“Vance’s reporter is laser focused throughout.”
“Taproot regular Pam Nolte does a fine job portraying Miss Dukas, Einstein’s live-in maid.”
“Mark Lund designed the terrific set depicting Einstein’s study and sometimes his inner thoughts as well.”