The talk on the streets...there's a buzz around town and the name on everyone's lips is Silver Stage Players ! We like to list the comments about our company here on our talk page to let people know we are listening to them. These are just a sampling of the comments we get in snail mail, e-mail, over the phone, and in person:
"Y'all were
great guests and the show went off like clockwork. Congratulations
for a job well-done!"
Krinn of Jarbidge, Nevada on the Jarbidge Centennial Celebration production of The Last U.S. Mail Stage Robbery: A Mellerdrammer of Truth & Fiction (2009)
"Pam & I loved every minute of it. The staging and tech work was excellent.
Each cast member was delightful and the fact they were having
fun was evident. The guy and girl role between the table and characters
was an extra fun touch. Aslo including the audience was a great
idea.
We think the whole idea was a winnner and we hope to see more.
We would certainly attend ! This looks like a win win for the Silver
Stage Players and the community!"
Mel and Pam Flores of Spring Creek, Nevada on the murder mystery dinner theater production of Death of a Doornail (2009)
"Frank, as
far as the show on Saturday, I loved it! I think
the Silver Stage Players are doing a great job... keep it up!."
Catherine Wines- Exhibits Coordinator Northeastern Nevada Museum of Elko, Nevada on the murder mystery dinner theater production of Death of a Doornail (2009)
"*applause*
SSP did an awesome job on your murder mystery dinner theater! We loved
it! Yes, we enjoyed the performance and its ambiance.
Even though
we didn’t know the other guests at our table, we had a great time
sharing this experience with them. We really appreciated that tables
seated only six people, great thinking! We would most definitely
attend another event such as this! Again, great job to all of you! We
greatly appreciate your hard work and talent."
Della-Mae and Terry Kuchta of Elko, Nevada on the murder mystery dinner theater production of Death of a Doornail (2009)
“It was
a big and awesome shoe, a really awesome BIG shoe. There were 5 other
adults that accompanied me to the event. We had fun and the performance
was great. The best part was is that it of course was a legitimate performance
by a bunch of dedicated volunteers that make up Silver Stage Players.
The set and ambience that was created added to the personal experience.
I so wished that I was a part of the show!"
Delmo Andreozzi- Elko, Nevada on the murder mystery dinner theater production of Death of a Doornail (2009)
“The play
the other night, it was the bomb, I really enjoyed it."
Tim Felzien- Spring Creek, Nevada on the murder mystery dinner theater production of Death of a Doornail (2009)
“ We
(Lee and I) thought it was a good performance and we would consider going
along again. I think
the actors did a great job. Good thing is you teamed up with the Flying
Fish, and their food is always great, so that’s a pull for me.
On the food – it
was great, no complaints from our end.
Service was great. Job well done!."
Sherry Sampson- Elko, Nevada on the murder mystery dinner theater production of Death of a Doornail (2009)
“Had a great
time! I especially liked the plot twist at the end. That
was funny! I would definitely come to another one. It was a very
enjoyable evening."
Pam Gaines- Spring Creek, Nevada on the murder mystery dinner theater production of Death of a Doornail (2009)
“I for one
loved it! Everyone did an excellent job and I would certainly attend
another."
Izzy Felzien- Spring Creek, Nevada on the murder mystery dinner theater production of Death of a Doornail (2009)
“Frank,
I visited
your site and it is very professional looking. You will inspire me to
do more with our website."
Carol Bignell- Roswell Little Theatre Roswell, New Mexico on www.silverstage.org (2008)
“Frank, you
are definitely an artistic and executive man of vision, qualities I see
and appreciate!"
Beth Fine- New Foundland, Canada on Lysistrata (2008)
“We loved
last summers outdoor production, that was great! We would love
to have another opportunity such as that."
Della-Mae and Terry Kuchta of Elko, Nevada on Lysistrata (2008)
“Frank, congratulations
on Lysistrata! I loved it! If any of you haven't seen it, you
should! It was great! Another very successful production from SSP! Congrats! "
Catherine Wines- Exhibits Coordinator Northeastern Nevada Museum of Elko, Nevada on Lysistrata (2008)
“On behalf
of myself and Jen, Jack and Joan at DLC, we would like to thank you and
the cast of Lysistrata for your participation in Poetry night.
It was a pure joy to have so many people there doing spoken word. We absolutly
loved it! "
Bailey Billington Benson of Duncan Littlecreek Gallery in Elko, Nevada on Lysistrata (2008)
“Frank, I told
one of my friends that this production was one of the best plays I've ever
seen in Elko. Honestly, it was top-notch. We loved every minute of it."
Vicki Rossolo of Elko, Nevada on Lysistrata (2008)
“It was a great play! We're coming back on Friday night.
"
Tim Felzien of Spring Creek, Nevada on Lysistrata (2008)
“We really enjoyed ourselves. Everyone was laughing."
Chuck Gaines of Spring Creek, Nevada on Lysistrata (2008)
“I certainly did enjoy myself!"
Jared DuBach of Elko, Nevada on Lysistrata (2008)
“Frank, this is a great show. You should be so proud. The
show is wonderful. Congrats!"
Hugh Rossolo of Elko, Nevada on Lysistrata (2008)
“I had fun! You did a wonderful job and I would like to go
and see it again."
Isabel Felzien of Spring Creek, Nevada on Lysistrata (2008)
“My family and I did attend last nights performance of
Peter Pan. We enjoyed it thoroughly, and look forward to your next production. Thank you for providing this wonderful
community amenity."
Ginna Reyes of Elko, Nevada on Peter Pan (2008)
“Peter Pan
was wonderful and my daughter would enjoy being involved in that kind
of production."
Kelly Bates of Elko, Nevada on Peter Pan (2008)
“I thought the show was great... a great bit of casting,
directing and acting. Good for you guys...And I loved the simple set and the black box arena setting. Well done, all
around. You worked hard, put on a great play, and gave a great gift to the community!"
John Patrick Rice, PhD Great Basin College of Elko, Nevada on Glengarry Glen Ross (2007)
"It was a great
show. I wanted to take a quick minute to thank you for your hard work
and dedication to an awesome show."
Jo Brown of Elko, Nevada on Glengarry Glen Ross (2007)
“Jim and
I enjoyed ourselves. GREAT SHOW once again!"
Jennifer Ford of Elko, Nevada on Glengarry Glen Ross (2007)
“The show
was fantastic! We
look forward to future
productions by SSP and Blue Yeti!"
Jared DuBach Elko Daily Free Press Lifestyles Editor of Elko, Nevada on Glengarry Glen Ross (2007)
"It was
a great show!"
University of Utah Theater student Lauren from Salt Lake City, Utah on Glengarry Glen Ross (2007)
“I bet Mamet
himself would have loved to see this production and
what they did with it. Even though it was from a smaller acting group,
they
posses great talent, true dedication, and I can see nothing coming from
them in
the future but being on at least an equal footing with professionals,
and I can
guarantee that I will be there watching. "
Damno Valens- Reviewer, The Rant, of Elko, Nevada on Glengarry Glen Ross (2007)
" No watered
down version, this! An impressive production of Glengarry Glen Ross but
not for the easily offended. This production reflected
accurately the Mamet play, not typical in a small town like Elko. The
performance of the actors playing the two main characteters was super.
While watching you could imagine Jack
Lemmon (Mel Flores) and Al Pacino (Derek Burwell) playing off of each
other in the movie version. And the Alex Baldwin (Kenny Rose) movie character
was close as well. The setting was also unique. The audience (suprisely
60% women) sat on stage close to the actors in a set where you felt like
you were actually in Chicago with the L train rushing past the window.
A rewarding
experience, don't miss it."
From Mystery Man on the Town, an Elko Daily Free Press online article comment on Glengarry Glen Ross (2007)
"It
was really good!"
Sarah Conner of Elko, Nevada on Glengarry Glen Ross (2007)
“I
truly thought it was powerful and well executed. Everyone was to me 100%
their character.......I noticed others in the audience leaning forward
in
their seats as the play progressed. . there can be no bigger
compliment."
Pam Flores of Elko, Nevada on Glengarry Glen Ross (2007)
"It
was great."
Damien of Elko, Nevada on Glengarry Glen Ross (2007)
"Frank,
I just got back into town and wanted to tell you again what a great production
Glengarry was!"
Hugh Rossolo of Elko, Nevada on Glengarry Glen Ross (2007)
“My
wife and I are from Dallas and have lived in small towns in Texas before.
I think I know some of those people up on stage!”
Theater-goer on Greater Tuna (2007)
“I
had a great time, you were terrific!”
Museum patron on Jean Hart- Artwork from My Heart (2007)
“I
really did enjoy it. The way you all presented was awesome. The audience
revolving was quite effective. The format was awesome!“
Kim Vassar of Battle Mountain, Nevada on Jean Hart- Artwork from My Heart (2007)
“My
wife got some tickets for the Silver Stage Player’s amateur production
of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. It was held
at the Great Basin College Theatre. We had a great time…the play
was well done, it was funny, there were some great singers, and all in
all we really
enjoyed it. I’m looking forward to seeing what other shows will be
coming up by the Silver Stage Players. Congratulations to everyone involved
in the show!”
Eric Gooch from the web on Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2007)
“I
went to see Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat when
I was in Elko last year, and really enjoyed it. Amy Nisbet and the
huge cast were
wonderful!!”
Sharons of Denver, Colorado on Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2007)
“It
is the best amateur version of Joseph I have ever seen!”
Scott Roberts of Elko, Nevada on Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2007)
“ I
didn't know what to expect but my entire family thought it was great.
I enjoyed it, my wife enjoyed it, and the kids had a great time!”
Pat Pelletier of Elko, Nevada on Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2007)
“I
just wanted to compliment you on doing such a great job with 'Joseph'.
I was there last night and thoroughly enjoyed
it. You guys are great. Thanks for all the hard work everyone did to
make it happen.”
Kristy Newman of Lamoille, Nevada on Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2007)
“I
really had a good time. I can't wait for the next one!”
Juan Gavidia of Elko, Nevada on Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2007)
"Bringing
it All Back Home and Sister Mary Ignatius Explains it All
for You were fantastic one-act pieces that floored me!”
The Edge, the Elko Daily Free Press of Elko, Nevada on Bringing it All Back Home and Sister Mary Ignatius Explains it All for You (2005)
“The
gems of the evening by far were the two pieces directed by Frank Sawyer.”
The Edge, the Elko Daily Free Press of Elko, Nevada on Bringing it All Back Home and Sister Mary Ignatius Explains it All for You (2005)
“Let
me say again how proud I am of you and the gang. I have been more than
handsomely rewarded. Great stuff!”
Trent De Long, Professor of Theater, Great Basin College of Elko, Nevada on Bringing it All Back Home and Sister Mary Ignatius Explains it All for You (2005)
“Much Ado promises
fun!"
The Elko Independant of Elko, Nevada on Much Ado About Nothing (2004)
“It’s
the best thing I have ever seen on an Elko stage”
Kim Meyers, MD of Elko, Nevada on Much Ado About Nothing (2004)
“A
week go last Sunday we attended the last performance of The Odd Couple staged
by the Silver Stage group. It was absolutely delightful. We can be proud
of their performances.”
Doris and George Rosenberg of Elko, Nevada on The Odd Couple- the female version (1996)
