C A B A R E T
by Masteroff, Kander, and Ebb
“[T]his show genuinely smashes expectations across the board. The naive protagonist Cliff, usually rendered as a bland collegiate soul, is given life and personality by Scott Sawa’s engaging portrayal here. He even gives this frequently colorless figure a sense of soft humor, allowing the show’s devastating ending to reflect not only the murderous intent of Hitler and his minions, but the loss of personal innocence, as well.”
Brian Kirst, Big Gay Horror Fan
“The cast up and down the line is excellent.”
“More than anything, the highest hurdle for a show like this is finding a way to make it its own. ….This production manages to clear that hurdle. The talent on stage alone would make this worth the trip, and happily that talent is being deployed in service of a great show.”
Kevin Curran, Chicago Theatre Review
Brian Kirst, Big Gay Horror Fan
“The cast up and down the line is excellent.”
“More than anything, the highest hurdle for a show like this is finding a way to make it its own. ….This production manages to clear that hurdle. The talent on stage alone would make this worth the trip, and happily that talent is being deployed in service of a great show.”
Kevin Curran, Chicago Theatre Review
Ten Dollar House
by Rick Kinnebrew and Martha Meyer
"The real star of Ten Dollar House is Sawa, whose comic timing and aloofness mingled with vulnerability imbues the entire production with warmth and heart." -- Chicago Theater Beat
"Scott Sawa is a most commanding force as Bob Neal. Mr. Sawa manages to capture both Neal’s eccentricity and artistic side, while still finding Neal’s vulnerability and quieter moments." -- Chicago Theater Review
"Scott Sawa is a most commanding force as Bob Neal. Mr. Sawa manages to capture both Neal’s eccentricity and artistic side, while still finding Neal’s vulnerability and quieter moments." -- Chicago Theater Review