Reviews and Awards

Reviews:

Bluenose

“The performance is full of physical comedy and witty one-liners that appeal to all ages—a definite fun for younger theatergoers.” -Lesley-Ann Hoxie, Mammoth Times (full review)

Down in the Face of God

“Doug Oliphant’s movement direction is successful in both design and execution.” -Robert Lilly, StageHappenings (full review)

Play it Again, Sam

“Oliphant does terrific work as the work-obsessed Dick” -Steven Stanley, Stage Scene LA  (full review)

“Doug Oliphant as Dick kept the audience laughing with his constant updates to the office” -Danielle Loefflad, Santa Monica Mirror (full review)

“Oliphant was nicely understated, although his dual with Felix also allowed him to show his flamboyant side.” -Sue Pascoe, Palisadian-Post  (full review)

What the Butler Saw

“Doug Oliphant’s fight choreography makes for some realistically administered, yet comedic, slaps.” -Steven Stanley, Stage Scene LA  (full review)

Caught in the Net

“Doug Oliphant plays Gavin (one of the teens) a steady, seriousness that provides a nice contrast to the zaniness.” -Sue Pascoe, Palisadian-Post  (full review)

Group

“Though there aren’t any dance numbers per se, Doug Oliphant gets thumbs up for his animated movement and choreography.”  -Steven Stanley, Stage Scene LA  (full review)

There is Truth, Love is Real

“Director Oliphant keeps the action constantly moving, wisely using the small space by creating pockets of action. He employs choreography and combination dance/yoga moves to further the plot, revealing how couples can connect or break apart.”  -Mary Mallory, The Tolucan Times  (full review)

“Oliphant & Company have put together an imaginative and sprightly show that does The Postal Service proud.” -Willard Manus, Total Theater  (full review)

“This is what theatre needs.” -Tony Bartolone, LA Theatre Review  (full review)




Awards:




The Kennedy Center

SDC Directing Fellowship Award – 2009 KCACTF Regional and National Winner



Central Connecticut State University

Departmental Honors for the Department of Theatre – 2009

4x Excellence in Acting (American College Theatre Festival nominated)

Magna Cum Laude



The Blackboxie Awards (CCSU student voted)

Best Student Directed Show (Betty’s Summer Vacation)

Best Comical Performance Actor (Chicago)

Best Character Performance (Chicago)

Best Overall Direction (2009 season)

Best Death (The Fantasticks)

Best Comical Performance Actor (The Arabian Nights)

Rookie of the Year (2005 season)