DIRECTING - Reviews
EVITA
"This fresh interpretation of one of the most familiar and popular shows in contemporary musical theatre was the vision of director Tim Howard."
Nancy Sasso Janis
Connecticut Critics Circle
The Fourth Wall by A.R. Gurney
"Kennedy Center awardee Howard, a music man in his own right, has his Thespians hitting all the high notes in this production and then some."
Manchester Journal
Big River
"A funny, daring musical show, BIG RIVER is a winner in its current incarnation"
"There's an opportunity here to be entertained and enlightened and even challenged a bit in two or so hours of musical magic as brilliantly directed by Tim Howard."
Berkshire Bright Focus
"Thanks to the directorial vision of director/choreographer Tim Howard and his very talented cast, I finally see and accept this story for the ground-breaking piece of anarchy that it is."
Berkshire on Stage and Screen
HAIR
“It’s astounding what Howard did with this production of HAIR. I find the production mysteriously satisfying.”
Gerome Ragni, Book and Lyricist of HAIR
Bill Marx - The Boston Phoenix
“In a world premier, revised form at Act I Arena Theatre, Tim Howard staged a strong revival of Hair. Polished and timely, the production explodes off the stage with life, song, and dance, as well as synchronized film clippings of events drawing one back 20 years-to Kent State, the Kennedy’s, and Vietnam."
Francie Hogan
The Tab
Gypsy
“Tim Howard directs an exceptionally good and well-paced production of Gypsy.”
John Flautz
The Morning Call
Nunsense II
“Director Tim Howard has assembled a talented cast who make the most of their individual characterizations, turning in a well-timed vaudevillian revue. The piece has hysterical moments.”
Tamra Hjermstad
Williamstown Advocate
“Director/Musical Director/Choreographer Tim Howard’s production moves along speedily and with a great deal of spirit.”
Jeffrey Borak
The Berkshire Eagle
MUSIC DIRECTING - Reviews
My Fair Lady
“The intimacy and the intelligent use of a single piano, masterfully played by Tim Howard..."
Ralph Hammann
Metroland
Cabaret
“As usual, Tim Howard's musical direction is intelligent and finds a few new things to do with songs that have become standards. I particularly liked the notes of anger in his fully enjoyable take on "Mein Herr".
Ralph Hammann
Metroland
Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living In Paris
“It is music for the heart, soul and mind brought to life through excellent singing and the skillful efforts of Tim Howard.”
Rosemary Jette
The Transcript
“Tim Howard serves as musical director and proves himself a masterful pianist able to interpret Brel’s score with tremendous power and sensitivity.”
Bob Rose
The Post-Star
“It is Brel’s lyrics that are most memorable in the Oldcastle production with musical direction by the extremely talented Tim Howard that is first rate.”
Jeffrey Borak
The Berkshire Eagle
Animal Farm
“Tim Howard brings forth success after success with his musical direction.”
Kyran McGrath
Rutland Daily Herald
“The music direction of the 30 musical numbers is strong and exciting."
Ted Pendleton
The Green Mountain News
Leader of the Pack
“Turning in a heroic performance at the piano with this busy and at times frenetic score is Tim Howard."
Jean Swan
Rutland Daily Herald