Irene is a wonderful asset
for discovering new talent.
~ Tony Award winner, Joe DiPietro
I understand actors because I was one.
I'm most passionate about working with
exceptionally gifted unknowns.
~ Irene Stockton
reviews
AWAKE AND SING! - Jewish Repertory Theatre - Dir. Larry Arrick
"...beautifully cast..." ~ Barnes, NY Post
"...four remarkable performances....Tovah Feldshuh, Stephen Mailer, Amanda Peet, Stephen Lang..." ~ Simon, New York Magazine
"Feldshuh is forceful...Lang is particularly touching...Ludwig is endearing... Avery Schreiber gives a fine performance..." ~ Jacobson, NY Newsday
LOVE IN A THIRSTY LAND - Playhouse 91 - Dir. Bob Kalfin
"The play is so well cast by Irene Stockton...that it can easily be counted as an occasion of ample reward by a playwright of promise." ~ Van Gelder, New York Times
THAT'S LIFE - Jewish Repertory Theatre - Dir. Helen Butleroff
"...performed by a versatile cast...showing off their talents in many roles..." Van Gelder ~ New York Times
" The cast is extremely enagaging and talented" ~ Kissel, Daily News
"The company is universally strong." ~ Burke, NY Post
EDITH STEIN - Jewish Repertory Theatre - Dir. Lee Sankowich
" ...director and cast have created a subtle, dynamic production. Irene Dailey, Jim Abele and Laura Esterman give particularly powerful performances." ~ The New Yorker
TEIBELE AND HER DEMON - Jewish Repertory Theatre - Dir. Daniel Gerroll
"...the cast does the play justice.." ~ Van Gelder, New York Times
"...praiseworthy performances..." ~ Novick, NY Newsday
HIDE YOUR LOVE AWAY - Actors Playhouse - Dir. Leonard Foglia
"Macklin is a real find..." ~ Stuart, NY Newsday
" Well acted..." ~ NY Post
I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE - American Stage Company - Dir. Joel Bischoff
"...four engaging performers...The cast negotiates all the moves with grace. " ~ Klein, New York Times
THE GIFT HORSE - Jewish Repertory Theatre - Dir. Bob Kalfin
"...the cast brings warmth and self-aware humor to this story. " ~ Bruckner, New York Times
" ...the actors break through the limits of the writing..." ~ The New Yorker
MY CHILDREN, MY AFRICA! - South Jersey Regional Theatre
"...winning performances..." ~ Filicia, Star Ledger
LIVING PROOF - Jewish Repertory Theatre - Dir. Allen Coulter
"...the casting is smart..." ~ Bruckner, New York Times