LIGHT DESIGN REVIEWS
ORGANIZATIONS WHERE DESIGNS WERE PRESENTED
Caldwell Theatre Company: Boca Raton
Florida Philharmonic: Miami
Coconut Grove Playhouse: Miami
Cleveland Play House: Cleveland
Playhouse Square Foundation: Cleveland
Pirate Playhouse: Sanibel, FL
REVIEWS APPEARED IN THE FOLLOWING PUBLICATIONS
Palm Beach Post, Miami Herald, Sun-Sentinel, New Times, Playbill.com, Talking Broadway.com
King's Point News, City Link, Cue Reporter, Free Press, Loafer's Choice, Good Times, Akron Beacon Journal, Jewish Journal, The Islander, On Stage, ChicagoCritic.com, Edge Entertainment, Variety, Variety.com, Entertainment News, CVE Reporter, Boca News
Selected Quotes from Reviews: Full Reviews available upon request
"..he employs his exceptional veteran design team, which artfully evokes the ever-changing Wyoming sky and landscape...transformational lighting." Palm Beach Post
"spare, evocative set lit to perfection by Thomas Salzman" Entertainment News
"...lighting ranges from hopeful spears of daylight to the big, lonely moon that looked down on a dying young man." Miami Herald
"George Rondo's masterful direction is complemented by the lighting of Thomas Salzman." Kings Point News
"The most notable aspect of The Disputation is the lighting, superbly designed...to underscore key moments." Miami Herald
"As always, the production values are exemplary...Salzman's evocative lighting is crowned with a once-in-a-lifetime sunset." Arts & Entertainment
"...she too is glowing as if the sunshine of Salzman's exquisite lighting had tanning rays." Palm Beach Post
"...while lighting by designer Salzman adds to the play's dramatic impact." CVE Reporter
"Salzman's lighting presents an ever-changing sky as a backdrop to the manor house, reinforcing the idea of change and renewal." Free Press
"Bennett's imposing living room set is a perfect complement to Salzman's lighting and Shapiro's original music. They all set the tone for an evening of theater at its most compelling." Loafer's Choice
"...with a huge glassed-in room that allows lighting designer Salzman to go wild with moring, noon and sunset skies." Sun-Sentinel
"...Salzman's impeccable lighting." Loafer's Choice
"The superb lighting by Salzman was a huge plus factor..." The Digest
"Tim Bennett's set establishes the chilling tone right away especially via the use of projections. Salzman's lighting is paired with Shapiro's sound design to evoke the loneliness and wonder of the bleak continent. Their Terra Nova is a well-executed drama that consistently engages the imagination without resorting to theatrical fireworks." Sun Sentinel
"...this bleak tale is rendered beautiful, particularly by Salzman's hallucinogenic creation of the Aurora Australis "the Southern lights." They twinkle in the Antarctic sky as an impossible mirage and as a mocking sign of the bitter elements." Palm Beach Post
"Salzman's often muted lighting heightens the sense of captivity, occasionally turning bright to focus on the fugitives' hopes." Sun-Sentinel
"the subtle lighting by Salzman gives the audience some clue to the world beyond the basement." Sun-Sentinel
"...impressive lighting by Thomas Salzman" Boca News
"...plus some great lighting by Thomas Salzman." The Digest
"The production design is splendid. With Bennett's country home, Salzman's lighting, Williams' costumes...make this feel as if Times Square, not Levitz Plaza is just outside." Sun-Sentinel
"...Salzman's delicate lighting." Miami Herald
"...attractive an effectively lit by Thomas Salzman." Edmond Dante
"Salzman's subtly dramatic lighting...are the icing on the cake of a true ensemble effort." On Stage
"...the show is lit superbly, with imaginative highlights that complement soft pastels, by Thomas Salzman." Sun-Sentinel
"Thomas Salzman provided expressive lighting." Akron Beacon Journal
"Salzman contributes sensitive lighting." Cleveland Plain Dealer
"Salzman's lighting are first rate in design and execution." West Life
"As lighting designer Thomas Salzman's first subtle cue brings up a soft glow on the figure, a collective gasp announces the crowd's stunned recognition." Sun-Sentinel
"Lighting by Thomas Salzman Adds much to the nuances of the play." Entertainment News
"...making it all the more striking is the shimmering lighting by Thomas Salzman." Palm Beach Post
"...Thomas Salzman's lights are so radiant, they blend in the scene nicely." Talking Broadway.com
"...sensitive lighting supports the proceedings with an unobtrusive power." Sun-Sentinel
ORGANIZATIONS WHERE DESIGNS WERE PRESENTED
Caldwell Theatre Company: Boca Raton
Florida Philharmonic: Miami
Coconut Grove Playhouse: Miami
Cleveland Play House: Cleveland
Playhouse Square Foundation: Cleveland
Pirate Playhouse: Sanibel, FL
REVIEWS APPEARED IN THE FOLLOWING PUBLICATIONS
Palm Beach Post, Miami Herald, Sun-Sentinel, New Times, Playbill.com, Talking Broadway.com
King's Point News, City Link, Cue Reporter, Free Press, Loafer's Choice, Good Times, Akron Beacon Journal, Jewish Journal, The Islander, On Stage, ChicagoCritic.com, Edge Entertainment, Variety, Variety.com, Entertainment News, CVE Reporter, Boca News
Selected Quotes from Reviews: Full Reviews available upon request
"..he employs his exceptional veteran design team, which artfully evokes the ever-changing Wyoming sky and landscape...transformational lighting." Palm Beach Post
"spare, evocative set lit to perfection by Thomas Salzman" Entertainment News
"...lighting ranges from hopeful spears of daylight to the big, lonely moon that looked down on a dying young man." Miami Herald
"George Rondo's masterful direction is complemented by the lighting of Thomas Salzman." Kings Point News
"The most notable aspect of The Disputation is the lighting, superbly designed...to underscore key moments." Miami Herald
"As always, the production values are exemplary...Salzman's evocative lighting is crowned with a once-in-a-lifetime sunset." Arts & Entertainment
"...she too is glowing as if the sunshine of Salzman's exquisite lighting had tanning rays." Palm Beach Post
"...while lighting by designer Salzman adds to the play's dramatic impact." CVE Reporter
"Salzman's lighting presents an ever-changing sky as a backdrop to the manor house, reinforcing the idea of change and renewal." Free Press
"Bennett's imposing living room set is a perfect complement to Salzman's lighting and Shapiro's original music. They all set the tone for an evening of theater at its most compelling." Loafer's Choice
"...with a huge glassed-in room that allows lighting designer Salzman to go wild with moring, noon and sunset skies." Sun-Sentinel
"...Salzman's impeccable lighting." Loafer's Choice
"The superb lighting by Salzman was a huge plus factor..." The Digest
"Tim Bennett's set establishes the chilling tone right away especially via the use of projections. Salzman's lighting is paired with Shapiro's sound design to evoke the loneliness and wonder of the bleak continent. Their Terra Nova is a well-executed drama that consistently engages the imagination without resorting to theatrical fireworks." Sun Sentinel
"...this bleak tale is rendered beautiful, particularly by Salzman's hallucinogenic creation of the Aurora Australis "the Southern lights." They twinkle in the Antarctic sky as an impossible mirage and as a mocking sign of the bitter elements." Palm Beach Post
"Salzman's often muted lighting heightens the sense of captivity, occasionally turning bright to focus on the fugitives' hopes." Sun-Sentinel
"the subtle lighting by Salzman gives the audience some clue to the world beyond the basement." Sun-Sentinel
"...impressive lighting by Thomas Salzman" Boca News
"...plus some great lighting by Thomas Salzman." The Digest
"The production design is splendid. With Bennett's country home, Salzman's lighting, Williams' costumes...make this feel as if Times Square, not Levitz Plaza is just outside." Sun-Sentinel
"...Salzman's delicate lighting." Miami Herald
"...attractive an effectively lit by Thomas Salzman." Edmond Dante
"Salzman's subtly dramatic lighting...are the icing on the cake of a true ensemble effort." On Stage
"...the show is lit superbly, with imaginative highlights that complement soft pastels, by Thomas Salzman." Sun-Sentinel
"Thomas Salzman provided expressive lighting." Akron Beacon Journal
"Salzman contributes sensitive lighting." Cleveland Plain Dealer
"Salzman's lighting are first rate in design and execution." West Life
"As lighting designer Thomas Salzman's first subtle cue brings up a soft glow on the figure, a collective gasp announces the crowd's stunned recognition." Sun-Sentinel
"Lighting by Thomas Salzman Adds much to the nuances of the play." Entertainment News
"...making it all the more striking is the shimmering lighting by Thomas Salzman." Palm Beach Post
"...Thomas Salzman's lights are so radiant, they blend in the scene nicely." Talking Broadway.com
"...sensitive lighting supports the proceedings with an unobtrusive power." Sun-Sentinel