PRESS
RENT
"And the unlikely coupling of a teacher (Ben Sheff) and the drag queen Angel (Dustin L Sorrell) is the strongest relationship of all... This makes a tragic event in Act II hard to bear and evokes tears from the audience." - Sandra Hosking, Stageways
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
"I absolutely have to single out Dustin Sorrell, however, who does an
amazing job as the narrator/main character of the show. Mr. Sorrell’s
timing and delivery were impeccable, and if you’re anything like me,
by the end of the show you’ll want nothing less than to take his
swishy fop-top awesomeness home with you for leftovers in the morning." - Andrew Juhl, Iowa Theatre Blog
"...I've got two main reasons to see this play again. I want to see Dustin Sorrell masterfully adjust his intonation and punctuate the comedy at exactly the right moments." "[I] sat in the front row at stage right beside a man in a chair: Dustin Sorrell, who engaged us and the rest of the audience directly during the entire performance, from his perch onstage as well as his designated seat in the front row of the audience...The first big laugh of the show came in a sort of prologue: 'God...Please keep the actors out of the audience,' intoned flawlessly from his front row seat - in the audience - by 'Man in Chair'. God does not keep the actors out of the audience, and Sorrell opens the play by asking the audience to join him as he listens to his favorite record: 'The Drowsy Chaperone'...Sorrell's acting and the opening score's timing was flawless, captivating the audience." "Sorrell, as Man in Chair steals the show from the onset." -Tim Groff, The Lone Tree Reporter
CINDERELLA
"This was the first production I have seen with Dustin Sorrell, who played the Prince. He does a fine job of showing his immediate amour for Cinderella. There was never a point where I did not want the two of them to fall madly i love with each other and their meeting at the ball and the moment created there caugt me up in the love they shared for each other on first sight." -Rachel Brown, Iowa Theatre Blog
BIG RIVER
"Dustin Sorrell, intern coordinator, gives a hilarious rendition of the Young Fool [in Way Off Broadway's production of Big River]." - Sarah Sica, The Fairfield Weekly Reader
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: a musical celebration
"One of my favorites in Act I was "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" sung by Dustin Sorrell. Sorrell played it perfectly; a few of the children on stage actually appeared to be scared of him." -Kathy Greene, The Palladium-Item
PERSONAL TESTIMONIALS
"Dustin is an energetic, passionate, and creative individual. He brings all of these qualities into his work for childrens theatre where time and time again he encourages young actors to bring professionalism, focus, and sincerity to their performances. He does not distinguish between youth and adult, amateur and professional productions; Dustin takes all theatre seriously and brings his talent, tenacity, and artistic vision to every project." -Kristina Jackson, Managing Director - Stage One Youth Theatre
"We have had numerous years' experience working with Dustin. He directed plays as well as a summer youth drama camp that our three girls attended, and I was always pleased with Dustin's interactions with the youth. The first time my oldest daughter was in a play with Dustin, I remember going to pick [her] up at the end of practice -- all the youth were seated in a circle, completely engrossed in their game, and I remember being so impressed with his teaching style and control. He has always treated the youth with respect and clearly enjoys working with them. During each dress rehearsal I attended, I was always impressed with his positive feedback and constructive criticism -- he never raised his voice but remained in control of the group. I was so grateful that the first impressions of theatre for our girls came from Dustin!" - Jodi Fegter
"...I [am] thoroughly impressed with Dustin's continual enthusiasm, ingenuity, and creativity... With the children; his motivation, patience, guidance, and kindness brought each individual actor to see the unlimited potential in herself and the rest of the cast. The result? A wonderfully magical show!!" - Gretchen Kenny
"And the unlikely coupling of a teacher (Ben Sheff) and the drag queen Angel (Dustin L Sorrell) is the strongest relationship of all... This makes a tragic event in Act II hard to bear and evokes tears from the audience." - Sandra Hosking, Stageways
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
"I absolutely have to single out Dustin Sorrell, however, who does an
amazing job as the narrator/main character of the show. Mr. Sorrell’s
timing and delivery were impeccable, and if you’re anything like me,
by the end of the show you’ll want nothing less than to take his
swishy fop-top awesomeness home with you for leftovers in the morning." - Andrew Juhl, Iowa Theatre Blog
"...I've got two main reasons to see this play again. I want to see Dustin Sorrell masterfully adjust his intonation and punctuate the comedy at exactly the right moments." "[I] sat in the front row at stage right beside a man in a chair: Dustin Sorrell, who engaged us and the rest of the audience directly during the entire performance, from his perch onstage as well as his designated seat in the front row of the audience...The first big laugh of the show came in a sort of prologue: 'God...Please keep the actors out of the audience,' intoned flawlessly from his front row seat - in the audience - by 'Man in Chair'. God does not keep the actors out of the audience, and Sorrell opens the play by asking the audience to join him as he listens to his favorite record: 'The Drowsy Chaperone'...Sorrell's acting and the opening score's timing was flawless, captivating the audience." "Sorrell, as Man in Chair steals the show from the onset." -Tim Groff, The Lone Tree Reporter
CINDERELLA
"This was the first production I have seen with Dustin Sorrell, who played the Prince. He does a fine job of showing his immediate amour for Cinderella. There was never a point where I did not want the two of them to fall madly i love with each other and their meeting at the ball and the moment created there caugt me up in the love they shared for each other on first sight." -Rachel Brown, Iowa Theatre Blog
BIG RIVER
"Dustin Sorrell, intern coordinator, gives a hilarious rendition of the Young Fool [in Way Off Broadway's production of Big River]." - Sarah Sica, The Fairfield Weekly Reader
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: a musical celebration
"One of my favorites in Act I was "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" sung by Dustin Sorrell. Sorrell played it perfectly; a few of the children on stage actually appeared to be scared of him." -Kathy Greene, The Palladium-Item
PERSONAL TESTIMONIALS
"Dustin is an energetic, passionate, and creative individual. He brings all of these qualities into his work for childrens theatre where time and time again he encourages young actors to bring professionalism, focus, and sincerity to their performances. He does not distinguish between youth and adult, amateur and professional productions; Dustin takes all theatre seriously and brings his talent, tenacity, and artistic vision to every project." -Kristina Jackson, Managing Director - Stage One Youth Theatre
"We have had numerous years' experience working with Dustin. He directed plays as well as a summer youth drama camp that our three girls attended, and I was always pleased with Dustin's interactions with the youth. The first time my oldest daughter was in a play with Dustin, I remember going to pick [her] up at the end of practice -- all the youth were seated in a circle, completely engrossed in their game, and I remember being so impressed with his teaching style and control. He has always treated the youth with respect and clearly enjoys working with them. During each dress rehearsal I attended, I was always impressed with his positive feedback and constructive criticism -- he never raised his voice but remained in control of the group. I was so grateful that the first impressions of theatre for our girls came from Dustin!" - Jodi Fegter
"...I [am] thoroughly impressed with Dustin's continual enthusiasm, ingenuity, and creativity... With the children; his motivation, patience, guidance, and kindness brought each individual actor to see the unlimited potential in herself and the rest of the cast. The result? A wonderfully magical show!!" - Gretchen Kenny
