NEWS:
"BroadwayWorld.com Tampa Bay “Best of the Decade” 2010-2020
#1. THE AUGUST WILSON CENTURY CYCLE [American Stage; 2007-2017]
“Nothing in our area has come close to what American Stage achieved with the Century Cycle--one of only twelve theaters in the world to perform the magnum opus by the greatest American playwright of the past forty years. At the end of the last of the American Stage productions in 2017 (JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE), I saw so many men and women wiping tears from their eyes. They were obviously crying from the power of the play they had just witnessed, but they were also tearing up because, after a decade, the Century Cycle had come to its final curtain. It will be a long time before another local theatre company does something this epically powerful, this momentous. What American Stage accomplished is nothing short of an historic achievement--a celebration of what it means to be alive in this flawed, but great nation."
#1. THE AUGUST WILSON CENTURY CYCLE [American Stage; 2007-2017]
“Nothing in our area has come close to what American Stage achieved with the Century Cycle--one of only twelve theaters in the world to perform the magnum opus by the greatest American playwright of the past forty years. At the end of the last of the American Stage productions in 2017 (JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE), I saw so many men and women wiping tears from their eyes. They were obviously crying from the power of the play they had just witnessed, but they were also tearing up because, after a decade, the Century Cycle had come to its final curtain. It will be a long time before another local theatre company does something this epically powerful, this momentous. What American Stage accomplished is nothing short of an historic achievement--a celebration of what it means to be alive in this flawed, but great nation."
#3. AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY [American Stage; 2011]
“One of the most emotionally draining and rewarding experiences I have ever had in the theatre. It's also probably the most edge-of-your-seat thrilling non-musical I've seen this decade. Director Todd Olson guided what has to be considered the ultimate ensemble, a dream cast if ever there was one.”
“One of the most emotionally draining and rewarding experiences I have ever had in the theatre. It's also probably the most edge-of-your-seat thrilling non-musical I've seen this decade. Director Todd Olson guided what has to be considered the ultimate ensemble, a dream cast if ever there was one.”
TRANSITIONS:
"Todd is a thoughtful and strategic leader with the commitment and capacity to address the details of operational issues. Throughout our work together, he has been focused on achieving financial balance, establishing the CTC as a relevant and respected part of the community and creating a positive environment in which to work, volunteer and appreciate theater. I have been impressed by the progress that the organization made in a relatively short time in building earned revenue through a renewed energy and excitement around programming and resulting increases in ticket sales; rebuilding staff morale, engagement and trust; diversifying and growing the board; and re-establishing the trust and goodwill of the funding and arts community."
-Anne Dunning, Principal Associate, ARTS Action Research
"You have been one of the best Executive Directors the CTC has ever had, and that says something. I have been amazed by what you have been able to lead the CTC to accomplish."
-Jeromie Gentry, ScenicStage.com
"Under your leadership the plays [at The Chattanooga Theatre Centre] have NEVER been better and it appears that attendance has been increasing in size and diversity. PAL and the young people we serve have benefited so much from the partnership you offered."
-Patricia Daniel, Performing Arts League
"A final curtain call for Todd Olson: Olson was one of the best things to happen to Bay area theater in the last 20 years, both as theater head and as director. Under his guidance, American Stage moved to its dazzling new venue, and brought many of the best contemporary plays to an area that otherwise would have gone without. It’ll be hard to fill his shoes.”
-Creative Loafing
-Anne Dunning, Principal Associate, ARTS Action Research
"You have been one of the best Executive Directors the CTC has ever had, and that says something. I have been amazed by what you have been able to lead the CTC to accomplish."
-Jeromie Gentry, ScenicStage.com
"Under your leadership the plays [at The Chattanooga Theatre Centre] have NEVER been better and it appears that attendance has been increasing in size and diversity. PAL and the young people we serve have benefited so much from the partnership you offered."
-Patricia Daniel, Performing Arts League
"A final curtain call for Todd Olson: Olson was one of the best things to happen to Bay area theater in the last 20 years, both as theater head and as director. Under his guidance, American Stage moved to its dazzling new venue, and brought many of the best contemporary plays to an area that otherwise would have gone without. It’ll be hard to fill his shoes.”
-Creative Loafing