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THE VAGABOND THEATRE COMPANY
of GREATER BRIDGEPORT
Producing Award-Winning, Thought-Provoking Theatre Since 2016
The Vagabonds Rise (2016-Present)
Nominated for 2017 OnStage Theatre Awards (CT/NY) Region - Outstanding Overall Season
Nominated for 2017 Broadwayworld Awards (CT) Region - Best Community Theatre Company
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ONE OF THE BEST PLAYS OF 2017 - Jim Ruocco - From the Desk of Jim R
2017 Broadwayworld CT Nominee: Best Younger Actress (Under 25) - Betzabeth Castro
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"dark humor, sensuality, a bit of witchery, ... Feduik-Smith did an outstanding job of bringing out the strength and fierce independence of The Scarlet Letter’s female characters"
Pillow Talking (She Said)
"true art performed by true artists ... performed with such a high caliber of professionalism and artistry ... Ms. Feduik-Smith's staging and blocking were exemplary ... she did not disappoint. Nor did the talented cast that she assembled.
Pillow Talking (He Said)
"raw, simple and natural ... brilliantly acted and orchestrated under Feduik-Smith's steadied direction."
From the Desk of Jim R, Take 2
TWO 2017 Onstage Nominations: Justine Wiesinger - Outstanding Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Lynette Victoria - Outstanding Actress in a Lead Role in a Play
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TEN 2017 Broadwayworld CT Nominations: Best Play / Best Ensemble in a Play
Best Director of a Play - Mat Young / Best Actor in a Play - John T Liszweski
Best Actress in a Play - Lynnette Victoria / Best Featured Actor in a Play - John R Smith Jnr
Best Featured Actor in a Play - Eric J Dino / Best Featured Actress in a Play - Maggie Pangrazio
Best Featured Actress in a Play - Justine Wiesinger / Best Lighting Design - Tanya L Feduik-Smith
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"Thought-provoking, intense, intellectually stimulating...The cast is superb." - Pillow Talking / He Said
"Powerful" "Wonderful" "Hilarious" "Sharp, Witty, Bold" - Pillow Talking / She Said
"Spectacular" "Outstanding" "Perfect" "Vulgarity-Laced" - OnStage
WINNER 2017 OnStage Theatre Awards (CT/NY) Region - Outstanding Cast in a Play
ONE OF THE TEN BEST PLAYS OF 2017 - Nancy Sasso-Janis - Patch.com
ONE OF THE BEST PLAYS & OUTSTANDING CASTS OF 2017 - Jim Ruocco/From the Desk of Jim R
ONE OF THE BEST PLAYS OF 2017 - Jim Ruocco - From the Desk of Jim R
NINE 2017 Broadwayworld CT Nominations :
Best Play / Best Ensemble in a Play
Best Director of a Play - Michael Mele
Best Actor in a Play - Ryan Shea
Best Featured Actor in a Play - Ian C Smith
Best Featured Actress in a Play - Vicki Pellitier
Best Featured Actress in a Play - Hannah Pearsal
Best Younger Actor (Under 25) - Ian C Smith
Best Younger Actress (Under 25) - April Lichtman
SIX 2017 OnStage Nominations :
Outstanding Cast in a Play (WINNER)
Outstanding Play
Outstanding Direction of a Play - Michael Mele
​Outstanding Actor in a Featured Role in a Play - Joe Zumbo
​Outstanding Actor in a Featured Role in a Play - Ian C Smith
Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role in a Play - Ryan Shea
"Brash, crazy, exciting and hilariously conceived ... one of the most innovative productions of the theatrical year ... a thrilling, non-stop roller-coaster ride " - Jim Ruocco (From the Desk of Jim R)
"a young, talented, vibrant cast ... as solid as Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata" "well-staged, well-directed and well produced hilarious satire." - Wayne Keeley (Pillow Talking /He Says)
"a truly extraordinary ... Each character was so layered, so rich and ... incredibly nuanced" "alternatingly raunchy, funny, and dark, ... It is a poignant look at real-life situations and real people, albeit over-the-top ones. ... This one is surely a must-see" - Stephanie Lyons-Keeley of (Pillow Talking She Says)
"Bitingly funny" "Cleverly constructed" & "Quite Amazing" - Nancy Sasso Janis (OnStage Blog)
"I had the pleasure of seeing THE EXONERATED at the historic Bijou Theatre in Bridgeport, CT. This was my first time at this theatre and my first show that I have seen put on by the Vagabond Theatre Company. I hope to see many more in the future, as this show is amazing ... directed brilliantly by Richard Mancini ...The heart-wrenching stories were so movingly conveyed by this talented cast "
Sean Fallon - Broadwayworld CT
SIX 2018 Broadwayworld CT Nominations:
Best Actor in a Play (Non-Equity): Elijah Manning
Best Actress in a Play (Non-Equity): Monica O'Brien
Best Ensemble Performance in a Play (Non-Equity)
Best Director of a Play (Non-Equity): Richard Mancini
Best Sound Design (Non-Equity): Tanya Feduik-Smith
Best Play (Non-Equity)
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