Reviews
Eric Bogosian's 1+1 at The Chain Theatre, NYC
"As Hamlet lays dying in his arms, the full weight of Mr. Gardiner's performance takes hold...here we have a fully embodied character who brings history and loyalty forward and it adds a particular gravitas to the end of the play." -Open Box Arts Blog
Hamlet with Hudson Theatre Works
Pygmalion with Black Box PAC
"Professor Henry Higgins (Michael Gardiner) is, by turns, eccentric ... He seems to be in constant motion, even when he is sitting still. In short, he is the breathtaking heart of the show."
-Susan Rosenbluth, Jewish Voice and Opinion
WOYZECK at The Black Box
The Pillowman with Black Box PAC
Fat Men in Skirts with Black Box PAC
"Particularly strong performance from...Michael Gardiner (Iago)..."
-Bill Orr, Teaneck Today
Othello with
Black Box PAC
"...with background guitar music, the performers bring humor, enthusiasm, vibrancy, bawdiness, tenderness, and athleticism to a tale of star-crossed lovers...the lighting sound and scenery enhance to collaborative effort."
-Bill Orr, Teaneck Today
Romeo & Juliet with Black Box PAC
"Gardiner's quietness brings appropriate gravitas."
-Adam Cohen, Broadwayworld.com
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Bad Jews with Black Box PAC
"Michael Gardiner portrays Jason and the menacing puppet Tyrone brilliantly as he is forced to jump back and forth between the two characters during scenes within seconds. His intense tennis match of depicting the naïve and heartbroken Jason, to the sadistic, foul mouthed puppet, Tyrone is impressively seamless."
-Gina Zenyuch, Broadwayworld.com