Quotes of Note

What people are saying about the Salem Theatre Company…

“It’s about time.” -North Shore Sunday, July 2002, announcing the formation of STC

“Something great is going on over in Salem. A talented new theater group has taken the stage there at last!” -Boston Theater Mirror, August 2002

“You don’t have to go to Boston for great theater anymore. Just head into Salem and check out the Salem Theatre Company.” -Boston Globe, August 2002

“Anyone showing up [will] be wholly satisfied.” -Salem News, August 2002

“These folks know how to do theater.” -North Shore Sunday, April 2003

“A city like Salem is absolutely packed with talent. And it’s never going to be seen without something like the Salem Theatre Company.” -Andrew Wade, Royal Shakespeare Company voice coach, May 2003

“Good, solid theatre.” -Boston Theater Mirror, November 2003

“What the Salem Theatre Company is doing is absolutely vital for that city. Keep up the great work!” -Arthur Miller, November 2003

“[STC brings] challenging and enriching drama to Salem.” -Marblehead Reporter, Spring 2004

“[STC] has drawn well known and first-time actors to a diverse array of productions [and] has captivated audiences.” -North Shore Sunday, February 2005

“Salem Theatre Company has staged ten plays in three years, tackling a wide range of subjects and styles and drawing consistently strong reviews. The group has become a year-round presence in Salem… [STC] has proven the contention that there is a market for innovative theater in Salem.” -Salem News, February 2005

“Take the opportunity to catch some up-and-coming theater talent on the North Shore.” -Salem News, May 2006

“Terrifically engaging…Proof that relevant, compelling theater can be produced…A-plus.” -Salem Gazette, July 2006

“[STC] hits the nail on the head and when it does it is really fine theater at its essential best.” -Salem Gazette, July 2006

“If you’re looking for spectacle, look elsewhere. If you’re looking for an evening where you will find real, live compelling theater, go to the [STC] and prove to yourself that great theater exists in Salem.” -Salem Gazette, July 2006

“Overall…a winner.” -Salem Gazette, August 2006

“[STC] is increasingly popular with tourists, and also with locals, who flocked to its theatrical Halloween performance, “Chilling Tales.” …Staged readings were also in, with the rising popularity of “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” in December. The Salem Theatre Company hopes the “Wales” reading will become a local holiday tradition — we suspect they’re right.” -Salem Gazette, 12/29/2006

[STC] “bring[s] something unique to the Salem area…and audiences caught on.” -Salem News, 1/25/07

“Salem Theatre Company shined in its milestone fifth season, offering a packed schedule that demonstrated the group’s range. There were classics like “The Crucible,” modern works like the Vietnam War-era “The Boys of Winter” and everything in between.” - The Salem Gazette, January 2008