RED LODGE, MONTANA (Alan Drault / Co-Creator)
Directed by Michael Osinski
The Antidote, Philly Fringe Festival
September 2019
A mysterious death. An enigmatic detective. And some damn fine huckleberry pie. Inspired by the work of filmmaker David Lynch, Red Lodge Montana will immerse you in a nightmare world of danger, desire, and doppelgangers (pie not included). A sold-out hit at the 2019 Philly Fringe Festival.
REVIEW FOR RED LODGE, MONTANA:
"Red Lodge, Montana, debuting as part of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, is an elaborate homage to the iconography and thematic elements of Twin Peaks, and other works by Lynch. It's got all that, plus a great deal more overtly queer sexuality than what's in the actual Twin Peaks...Credit goes to director Michael Osinski and lighting designer Sydney Norris for the downright spooky look of some unique scenes. The one that's likely to have audiences talking is between two male actors: Josh Hitchens and Geremy Webne-Behrman. One of them fully nude. It's hard to describe - part love scene and part extra-dimensional battle over demonic possession."
- Stephen Silver, Broad Street Review.
REVIEW FOR RED LODGE, MONTANA:
"Red Lodge, Montana, debuting as part of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, is an elaborate homage to the iconography and thematic elements of Twin Peaks, and other works by Lynch. It's got all that, plus a great deal more overtly queer sexuality than what's in the actual Twin Peaks...Credit goes to director Michael Osinski and lighting designer Sydney Norris for the downright spooky look of some unique scenes. The one that's likely to have audiences talking is between two male actors: Josh Hitchens and Geremy Webne-Behrman. One of them fully nude. It's hard to describe - part love scene and part extra-dimensional battle over demonic possession."
- Stephen Silver, Broad Street Review.
Photo by Terrill Braswell.
ROMEO AND JULIET (Friar Laurence)
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Krista Apple
Curio Theatre Company
October 2013
Poster by Kyle Cassidy
Rachel Gluck (Romeo), Isa St. Clair (Juliet)
Rachel Gluck (Romeo), Isa St. Clair (Juliet)
REVIEWS FOR ROMEO AND JULIET
"A truly talented company of actors . . . Josh Hitchens makes an excellent Friar Laurence."
- Ellen Wilson Dilks, Stage Magazine.
"Josh Hitchens takes a moving turn as Friar Laurence . . . Krista Apple-Hodge’s Romeo & Juliet presents a world ruled and run by powerful women, whether their power is position, rage, a silver tongue or youthful optimism, and is balanced by the men who love, serve, and fight along side them. Not since Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 film adaptation of the play have fans and critics alike had so much to shout about."
- Mel Orpen, Philly Gay Calendar.
"It was so fresh, clear and alive. The story was vibrant and the characters, especially some of the secondary characters like the nurse, Lady Capulet and Josh Hitchens' Friar Laurence were fleshed out far beyond any production I had seen before."
- John Doyle, Artistic Director of Iron Age Theatre.
Press for Romeo and Juliet in the New York Times
"A truly talented company of actors . . . Josh Hitchens makes an excellent Friar Laurence."
- Ellen Wilson Dilks, Stage Magazine.
"Josh Hitchens takes a moving turn as Friar Laurence . . . Krista Apple-Hodge’s Romeo & Juliet presents a world ruled and run by powerful women, whether their power is position, rage, a silver tongue or youthful optimism, and is balanced by the men who love, serve, and fight along side them. Not since Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 film adaptation of the play have fans and critics alike had so much to shout about."
- Mel Orpen, Philly Gay Calendar.
"It was so fresh, clear and alive. The story was vibrant and the characters, especially some of the secondary characters like the nurse, Lady Capulet and Josh Hitchens' Friar Laurence were fleshed out far beyond any production I had seen before."
- John Doyle, Artistic Director of Iron Age Theatre.
Press for Romeo and Juliet in the New York Times
Photograph by Kyle Cassidy
THE WEIR (Finbar)
Written by Conor McPherson
Directed by Gay Carducci
Curio Theatre Company
November 2009
Poster and Photo by Kyle Cassidy
REVIEWS FOR THE WEIR
"The stories captivate in the telling . . . Hitchens' proud posture and demeanor almost compensate for his lack of years (he plays a man at least 15 years above his age)."
- Jim Rutter, EDGE Philadelphia.
"These actors all catch the naturalness of people who love to talk (and their accents)."
- Toby Zinman, Philadelphia Inquirer.
"It’s almost a series of monologues. But the Curio actors deal very well with this challenge, managing to infuse their characters with individuality and spirit, bringing out the essential humanity of each one."
- Phebe Shinn, Philadelphia Weekly Press.
"The stories captivate in the telling . . . Hitchens' proud posture and demeanor almost compensate for his lack of years (he plays a man at least 15 years above his age)."
- Jim Rutter, EDGE Philadelphia.
"These actors all catch the naturalness of people who love to talk (and their accents)."
- Toby Zinman, Philadelphia Inquirer.
"It’s almost a series of monologues. But the Curio actors deal very well with this challenge, managing to infuse their characters with individuality and spirit, bringing out the essential humanity of each one."
- Phebe Shinn, Philadelphia Weekly Press.
THE TRIAL (K)
Adapted and Directed by Jared Reed
Curio Theatre Company
October 2008
Liam Castellan, Josh Hitchens, and Jennifer Summerfield
Photographs by Kyle Cassidy
Scenic Design by Paul Kuhn
Lighting Design by Leigh A. Mumford
Photographs by Kyle Cassidy
Scenic Design by Paul Kuhn
Lighting Design by Leigh A. Mumford
REVIEW FOR THE TRIAL
"As events unfold, Hitchens deftly shifts his emotions, moving from confused denial through his impassioned anger to a crippling acceptance. A moving portrait of humanity."
- Jim Rutter, EDGE Philadelphia.
"As events unfold, Hitchens deftly shifts his emotions, moving from confused denial through his impassioned anger to a crippling acceptance. A moving portrait of humanity."
- Jim Rutter, EDGE Philadelphia.
THE MISANTHROPE (Clitandre)
Translated by Ranjit Bolt
Directed by Peter Reynolds
Mauckingbird Theatre Company
January 2008
REVIEW FOR THE MISANTHROPE
"As for the fop Clitandre (Josh Hitchens), he slyly plays it straight, even though he looks like Maude dressed in a macrame monstrosity. This approach transcends camp without undermining Moliere's emotional truths about human love and sincerity."
- Lewis Whittington, Broad Street Review.
"As for the fop Clitandre (Josh Hitchens), he slyly plays it straight, even though he looks like Maude dressed in a macrame monstrosity. This approach transcends camp without undermining Moliere's emotional truths about human love and sincerity."
- Lewis Whittington, Broad Street Review.
Josh Hitchens (Clitandre), Jerrell Henderson (Acaste)
DOG SEES GOD:
CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE BLOCKHEAD (Beethoven)
Written by Bert V. Royal
Directed by Bill Egan
Plays & Players Theatre (Philadelphia Premiere)
October 2007
REVIEW FOR DOG SEES GOD: CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE BLOCKHEAD
"Without a doubt, though, the two standout performances of the evening belong to Josh Hitchens as Beethoven (the grown up Schroeder) and Dan Derosier (a pot-smoking Linus). Hitchens is perfection as the vulnerable victim of bullying who has been forced to miss out on the joys of childhood in order to protect himself from those who seek to harm him. His fragile mannerisms belie the self-preserving, world-weary pessimism coming from his mouth, creating a dynamic and heart wrenching performance worthy of attention come Barrymore time next year."
- Amy Lewis, Stage Magazine Online.
"Without a doubt, though, the two standout performances of the evening belong to Josh Hitchens as Beethoven (the grown up Schroeder) and Dan Derosier (a pot-smoking Linus). Hitchens is perfection as the vulnerable victim of bullying who has been forced to miss out on the joys of childhood in order to protect himself from those who seek to harm him. His fragile mannerisms belie the self-preserving, world-weary pessimism coming from his mouth, creating a dynamic and heart wrenching performance worthy of attention come Barrymore time next year."
- Amy Lewis, Stage Magazine Online.