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What critics are saying...
"Shutterbug"- Midtown International Theatre Festival, New York City
" 'The pictures I take burn themselves into people's memories.' As bitterly delivered by a photographer famed for his images depicting the anguished misery of the human condition, in both wars abroad and tragedies at home, these words pulse with a regret that suggests this man incapable of adopting the exalted air of someone at the top of his profession. No, he insists, he's not gifted. He's cursed. Is that true? That's open to rigorous debate in Edward Musto's 'Shutterbug,' the shattering centerpiece of the three-play collection AfterWords... The contradictions and uncertainties about this man's perception of himself and others, even those he loves most dearly, course through 'Shutterbug' until the final seconds, a fine testament to Musto's perceptive writing and Erin Cronican's evenhanded, expertly paced direction."
- Matthew Murray, Talkin' Broadway
"I just came back from the final performance of "Shutterbug" at the MITF and I just wanted to congratulate you on a fantastic job. I'm normally not one to contact people like this (Seems a little stalker-ish) but the piece really moved me so I looked up your website when I came home and decided to drop you this note. I enjoyed the piece tremendously; the words, the directing and the acting. It's an absolutely fantastic story and I was held captive from the beginning to the end. How much was David's work and how much was yours I can't tell but I was moved by the piece. I even stepped a few feet back from the edge of the E train platform on my way home as recalled the story in my mind! Well done! You did a great job and I, as an audience member, really appreciate the good work. Best of luck in your future endeavours and I hope to see more of your directing in coming plays."
-- Email from audience member
"Correct Address"- Actors Alliance Festival 2005
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"And then, for something completely different, the night closes with Judd Lear Silverman’s poignant “Correct Address.” It’s not entirely clear what’s happening at first, as one man packs up his lover’s belongings. But as the tension thickens and their story unfolds, Silverman’s moving drama tackles love, loss, family ties and closure. Matt Scott and Joey Landwehr give stellar performances, believably in love with their sparkling wordplay and lovers’ banter as well as their anguish. This piece alone is worth the price of admission. Bring tissue."
- Jennifer Chung, SanDiego.com
"Correct Address is produced and directed by Erin Cronican and is written by Judd Lear Silverman. It stars Matt Schott (Adam) and Joey Landwehr (Jeff). Jeff dies of AIDS, Adam is left with shipping off his partner’s memorabilia to a mother that blames her son’s death on him. We could see the pain and hurt on both of them. Jeff is always on his mind; Adam just can’t let go. This is an extremely sensitive selection. Many of us have dealt with the death of a loved one, but when you are young it is much, much harder. The audience felt the reality of the situation. A perfect collaboration between actors and director."
- Robert "Hitch" Hitchcox, TMCPress.com
A personal message from the playwright, Judd Lear Silverman:
"Dear Erin. Really, truly lovely work--I'm very proud. The praise you three received was much deserved. The relationship, the chemistry, the timing, the honesty . . . excellent. I was quite moved. Best, Judd Lear Silverman"
Awards
Outstanding Production, Director/Producer: "Correct Address" at the Actors Alliance Festival 2005
Outstanding Direction, Director/Producer: "Correct Address" at the Actors Alliance Festival 2005
Education
BA Theatre, Pepperdine University (1997- Mary Pickford Scholarship recipient for Excellence in Theatre)
Resume
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Erin Cronican • erin@erincronican.com • www.erincronican.com
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