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THE KINGDOM OF DAVID–Empires
National PBS Television
'Kingdom of David' is fascinating, a triumphant story that speaks to all of us. It has impressive recreations filmed in Israel, Tunisia and Morocco and a fine script narrated by Keith David. This does it right. Grade: A." — Ann Hodges, Houston Chronicle
"Well-made and utterly absorbing, 'Kingdom of David' is a must-see for those who care about history. It is alive with fine performances by actors like Jeremy Irons and Derek Jacoby who read the beautiful narrative that reconstructs the history of the people who produced the first monotheist religion. This thrilling special sets the record straight." — Christian Science Monitor
"'Kingdom of David' is intensely intelligent, full of keen analysis and stories I never really understood before. Watching it, you realize how much of our so-called modern life is driven by this history and its powerful narratives. It made me want to just sit and read the ancient texts, but thankfully, 'Kingdom of David' has done that for us." — Susan Faludi, Pulitzer Prize-winning author
"This groundbreaking, not-to-be-missed series traces the remarkable journey of the Israelites and the origins of Judaism from the time of David through the expulsion of the Jews from Judea by the Romans. This extraordinary tale of Jewish survival and the gifts of the Jewish people to humanity is one of the most extraordinary programs aired on television in recent memory." — The Cleveland Press
National PBS Television
'Kingdom of David' is fascinating, a triumphant story that speaks to all of us. It has impressive recreations filmed in Israel, Tunisia and Morocco and a fine script narrated by Keith David. This does it right. Grade: A." — Ann Hodges, Houston Chronicle
"Well-made and utterly absorbing, 'Kingdom of David' is a must-see for those who care about history. It is alive with fine performances by actors like Jeremy Irons and Derek Jacoby who read the beautiful narrative that reconstructs the history of the people who produced the first monotheist religion. This thrilling special sets the record straight." — Christian Science Monitor
"'Kingdom of David' is intensely intelligent, full of keen analysis and stories I never really understood before. Watching it, you realize how much of our so-called modern life is driven by this history and its powerful narratives. It made me want to just sit and read the ancient texts, but thankfully, 'Kingdom of David' has done that for us." — Susan Faludi, Pulitzer Prize-winning author
"This groundbreaking, not-to-be-missed series traces the remarkable journey of the Israelites and the origins of Judaism from the time of David through the expulsion of the Jews from Judea by the Romans. This extraordinary tale of Jewish survival and the gifts of the Jewish people to humanity is one of the most extraordinary programs aired on television in recent memory." — The Cleveland Press
WOODROW WILSON–The American Experience, PBS
"This handsomely photographed documentary is easily a match for any period drama you’re likely to see this year." — Newsday
"This marvelous 'American Experience' is one of the best in the series so far." — The Christian Science Monitor
"Impressive…comprehensive, well organized, visually appealing ... the strengths of this monumental work include its thoughtful approach and sophisticated seamless use of visual material." — The Hollywood Reporter
"Make no mistake, “Woodrow Wilson” is a captivating tale, well told." — The Chicago Daily Herald
"President Wilson abhorred compromise. One assumes then that he'd applaud the making of 'Woodrow Wilson,' an uncompromising 'The American Experience'. Moving and instructive ... a thorough accounting." — The Seattle Post-Intelligencer
"Wilson's story is sad, but engrossing, a true tragedy. His story is laid out in fascinating detail." — The Portland Oregonian
"Terrific" — TV Guide
"Fascinating and seductive." — L.A. Times
"This handsomely photographed documentary is easily a match for any period drama you’re likely to see this year." — Newsday
"This marvelous 'American Experience' is one of the best in the series so far." — The Christian Science Monitor
"Impressive…comprehensive, well organized, visually appealing ... the strengths of this monumental work include its thoughtful approach and sophisticated seamless use of visual material." — The Hollywood Reporter
"Make no mistake, “Woodrow Wilson” is a captivating tale, well told." — The Chicago Daily Herald
"President Wilson abhorred compromise. One assumes then that he'd applaud the making of 'Woodrow Wilson,' an uncompromising 'The American Experience'. Moving and instructive ... a thorough accounting." — The Seattle Post-Intelligencer
"Wilson's story is sad, but engrossing, a true tragedy. His story is laid out in fascinating detail." — The Portland Oregonian
"Terrific" — TV Guide
"Fascinating and seductive." — L.A. Times
THE DUEL–The American Experience, PBS
"... a much smarter flashback to the same period is 'The Duel' a beautifully told 'American Experience." — Los Angeles Times
"The Duel" has the best collection of most artful moving pictures of candles burning, letters being written, red wax being melted, crystal tinkling in the wind, chess pieces being moved, and clocks ticking. Ken Burns' eyes will water." — Newsday
"The Documentary from PBS' American Experience boasts thoughtful experts, gorgeous photography, the men's own words, skillful re-enactments and narration read by Linda Hunt. It outshines Sally Hemmings in every way." — Orlando Sentinel
"'The Duel' is a beautifully told American Experience, drawing upon the techniques of feature filmmakers." --The Dominion Post
"... a much smarter flashback to the same period is 'The Duel' a beautifully told 'American Experience." — Los Angeles Times
"The Duel" has the best collection of most artful moving pictures of candles burning, letters being written, red wax being melted, crystal tinkling in the wind, chess pieces being moved, and clocks ticking. Ken Burns' eyes will water." — Newsday
"The Documentary from PBS' American Experience boasts thoughtful experts, gorgeous photography, the men's own words, skillful re-enactments and narration read by Linda Hunt. It outshines Sally Hemmings in every way." — Orlando Sentinel
"'The Duel' is a beautifully told American Experience, drawing upon the techniques of feature filmmakers." --The Dominion Post
A WILL OF HIS OWN–The Pearl Theatre
Mr. Burton's wigged impersonations of both the male and female bumpkins who have designs on getting into Géronte's will are very funny and pretty much save the show." — Willborn Hampton, The New York Times
"At least the costumes, by E. Shura Pollatsek, dispense wit, via Geronte's headgear (a kind of Smurf hat avecearflaps) and Crispin's improvised disguises." — J. Yeh, The Village Voice
Mr. Burton's wigged impersonations of both the male and female bumpkins who have designs on getting into Géronte's will are very funny and pretty much save the show." — Willborn Hampton, The New York Times
"At least the costumes, by E. Shura Pollatsek, dispense wit, via Geronte's headgear (a kind of Smurf hat avecearflaps) and Crispin's improvised disguises." — J. Yeh, The Village Voice
MAGIC-LANTERN DANCE–Re-creation of Loie Fuller by Jody Sperling
"The solos were charming conjuring tricks, and E. Shura Pollatsek's costumes honored the spirit of Fuller." --Jack Anderson, The New York Times
MONEY–The Storm Theatre
"With handsome period costumes by E. Shura Pollatsek and a set by Mary Houston that employs panels and minimal furniture, the production makes able if unsurprising use of a small budget, and the actors, too, generally display a comfort and competence with the Victorian mode of behavior and diction." — The New York Times, Bruce Webber
E. Shura Pollatsek's costumes are lavish enough to evoke Victorian splendor and most amusingly accentuate the absurdities of some of the comic minor characters. — Curtain UP
SPOKESONG–The Storm Theatre
Paul Hudson’s set design, evocative and lovely, is all the more commendable for having been accomplished on a tiny budget. The same can be said for the costumes designed by E. Shura Pollatsek..." — Joseph Hurley, The Irish Echo
The Storm Theatre is doing perhaps its finest work ever here ... to tell Frank's story with affection, humor, and grace. In addition to Hudson, the production's excellent designers are E. Shura Pollatsek (costumes) ..." --Martin Denton, NYTheatre.com
FUNDAMENTAL–Theater et al, HERE Arts Center
"...Fundamental, the new multimedia performance work by theater et al. I say multimedia somewhat advisedly, because though Fundamental blends, rather seamlessly, live action with video and sound, it does so entirely to emulate the one medium, TV, that so dominates our existence ... wrestling matches between 'Jihad Joe' and 'Private Pain,' snippets of John Edward's 'Crossing Over' show, helpful instructions about liposuction and other forms of plastic surgery... This is, as I hope you can tell, a powerful, challenging, thought-provoking show.Fundamental is the most exciting kind of theatre there is: it stimulates thought and discussion. The complicated and largely successful design is by Rogers himself (sets), Garin Marschall (lighting), Ann Warren (sound and music), and E. Shura Pollatsek (costumes); All of these artists are to be commended for bringing this remarkable and provocative work to the stage. — Martin Denton, NYTheatre.com