REVIEWS FOR MR DOOLEY’S AMERICA

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·        “ Dowling utters every line with a soothing Irish musicality” – “ the evening has the comforting feel of spending a cold winter’s night in a warm pub.”

Frank Scheck             New York Post 9/4/06

·        “Mr. Keogh and Mr. Dowling, directed by Charlotte Moore, are charming in their roles.”      

Ann Gates            New York Times   8/21/06

·        “Dowling tosses off his observations with the twinkle of a man who enjoys hearing his stories as much as telling them.”

“With the chemistry of old friends ( Dooley ( Dowling) and Hennessey ( Keogh) ) could hold sway in any barbershop in town.”

“Mr. Dooley stays chipper in the face of our failings, then problems seem more manageable.”

Mark Blankenship    Variety   8/21/06

·        “Charlotte Moore’s production offers the chance to watch two smart, seasoned actors play out this character sketch with charm, wit, intelligence, and , it must be said, cunning.”

“ The veterans of the Irish theatre stage deliver even the show’s most hoary observations with wry polish and a worldly wink.”

Jessica Branch   Time Out New York   9/6/06

·        “The evening registers as an informative piece of forgotten journalistic history.”

Harry Forbes    Backstage    8/22/06

·        “These timeless truisms are brought to brilliant life through Charlotte Moore’s subtle direction and the superb performances of Vincent Dowling and Des Keogh.  Moore directs with admirable restraint, keeping the focus on the incomparable Dowling and Keogh and their magnetic tete a tete.”

“ Dowling delivers a thrillingly organic performance as Mr. Dooley – winking, laughing, and imparting wisdom with all the warmth and wit of a lovable grandfather.”

“ Mr. Dooley’s America reminds us that at one time there was integrity in journalism and debate.”

Sean Michael O’Donnell    Show Business Weekly   9/4/06

·        “ Mr. Vincent Dowling expertly brings Dooley to life as a sort of common man sage.”

June Hollander   The Epoch Times   9/11/06

·        “ Finley Peter Dunne was one of the sharpest political commentators ever to wield a pen, and much of the best of him is here.”

Mr. Teachout     Wall Street Journal   9/7/06

·        “ The richly seasoned Dowling and Keogh are offering up author Dunne’s wit and wisdom with the ease and spontaneity that may remind you of conversations overheard in some long-vanished Irish pub off Third Avenue, of three decades ago, with two old duffers going over their lives and times with grace and compassion.”

Joseph Hurley   Irish Echo   8/16/06

·        “Vincent Dowling gives a subtle, almost haunting performance as Mr. Dooley, a true comic character of his time.”

Matt Windman   PMNY  8/29/06

·        “Many people’s concern about the prospects of today’s Democratic party certainly make Dooley’s viewpoints seem relevant.”

“ Dowling and Keogh’s twinkling eyes only begin to describe the life they bring to their roles.”

David Finkle,  Theater Mania   8/21/06

·        “Dooley is charmingly brought to life by the Dublin actor Vincent Dowling, whose shrewdness and humanity give substance to the role.”

The New Yorker    9/11/06