Yakov Smirnoff
“When I met Gary 34 years ago, I asked him ‘Where do Russians hang out in Texas?” He said, “on a tree.” It made me feel right at home, and that was the beginning of a great friendship. This is one piano concert in which you would not fall asleep. You would be too scared!” ~ Yakov Smirnoff
Read MoreZachary Scott Theater
Inventiveness, range and uniqueness describe Gary Powell’s extraordinary musical talent. In a chronicle of his experience, he removes the normal boundaries of theater by encouraging audience participation. Powell explores musical and human relationships with wry wit, original songs, and poignant personal moments in a Randy Newman-styled concert guaranteed to delight. ~ Zachary Scott Theater (Austin, Texas
Read MoreDonna Dorrell, Songwriter
“Aristotle’s Prayer” is an educational experience both historically and personally. It leaps over religious barriers of any kind; those by which we are subtly seduced to adopt and integrate into our framework. The message is deeply loving and wonderfully not judgmental of self or others. “Aristotle’s Prayer” highlights the innocent courage it takes for learning our own humanness, lengths and limitations. Through the eyes of an innocent soul we find a genuine quest for personal...
Read MoreBil Pfuderer, Director
Your performance last evening will linger with me for a very long time. You said it was not theatrical, WRONG. It was the highest, most hybrid form of theater; a man exposing his most vulnerable form through his art. And what magnificent art it was. Thanks for the gift, food for the road, and a memory to last forever. ~ Bil Pfuderer, Artistic Director CANTON PLAYERS GUILD Canton, Ohio
Read MoreDennis Razze, Director
I think it has such great value. It’s a different kind of show… a kind that puts a lot of forms together in a unique and innovative way. I found it refreshing and enjoyable in every sense. ~ Dennis Razze, Drama Director/Professor DeSales University (Allentown, PA)
Read MoreEddie Martinez, Musical Director
“‘Composer’s Choice’ was such a unique theater experience with a wonderful mix of formal concert, dramatic theatrical production, a splash of Victor Borge, a dash of Cirque du Soleil, a heavy dose of reflection and a heart full of introspection that made the audience experience so many emotions. It was humorous, contemplative, musical, free-flowing, poignant, unpredictable, sincere, and most of all, entertaining.” ~ Eddie Martinez, Musical Director
Read MoreJerry Conn, The Westlake Picayune
Gary Powell is a singer, an instrumentalist, a poet, a composer and an all-around fun guy, loaded with a casual charm, talent and an inclination to relate and communicate. So what kind of Z-Cabaret show would Gary Powell do? The answer: a very unusual show. Like no show you have ever seen. Probably like to show Gary Powell has ever done. And the opening night of Mr. Powell’s weekend in Zachary Scott Theater’s Z-Cabaret Series last Friday was a shot of Gary Powell’s essence into the hearts and...
Read MoreRobin Huston, Singer/Actress
I LIKE IT. I had no idea it was going to be so deep. The only thing I worry about is that it might be too smart for your average Joe. Don’t forget how many morons there are out there. ~ Robin Huston, Singer/Actress
Read MoreRuth Russell Shafer, Attorney
Your performance Saturday night was amazing. I laughed a lot… I cried a lot, I marveled in your succinct performance of communicating so much of what you are, will be! ~ Ruthie Shafer, Attorney
Read MoreSusan Crofts, Artist
“You really did a great job and had everyone in the palm of your hands…your depth of feeling, your willingness to show and resolve “to do the work” is heartening. You’ve really jumped in and are doing it. GREAT SHOW!” ~ Susan Crofts, Artist “Crofts Original”
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