| A BAND CALLED HONALEE Florida Studio Theatre | “Brian Ott’s expressive vocals truly captivate.” – Shanti M. Kennedy, Broadway World “Brian Ott, Michael Grieve and Sigrid Wise take the spotlight on the FST cabaret stage. They’re an insanely talented trio. Ott and Grieve play dual lead guitars. All three sing. This lineup echoes Peter, Paul and Mary — without being an imitation.” – Marty Fugate, Observer “The band? Oh, they don’t just play—they breathe life into these songs. These musicians have serious chops, but they never make it about ego […] Each performer brings something special to the table. […] it’s like watching a group of old friends who just happen to be incredible musicians.” -Susan Short, Family Beautiful |
| 59TH STREET BRIDGE Florida Studio Theatre | “The performers […] bring an exceptional level of talent to the stage. Their harmonies are pitch-perfect, echoing the ethereal quality of Simon & Garfunkel’s original recordings while infusing the songs with their own unique interpretations. The vocal performances are complemented by skillful musicianship, with acoustic guitars, piano, and subtle percussion creating an authentic folk-pop soundscape.” – Susan Short, Family Beautiful |
| A NEW BRAIN Iron Crow Theatre | “Ott never disappointed. His interpretation of the sailing-obsessed Roger was charming and touching, balancing a deep affection for Gordon with a hard solemness that worked perfectly in the show’s darker moments. His warm baritone voice also shone during his solo, “Sailing,” and “An Invitation to Sleep in My Arms.” – Johanna Alonso, MD Theatre Guide |
| THE MERCHANT OF VENICE Valley Shakespeare Festival | “As Lorenzo […] Brian Ott conjures up a performance that is bright, silly, inventive and perfectly in sync with the mindset of Shakespeare’s popular comic tale.” – Jim Ruocco, From the Desk of Jim R, Take 2 |
| MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Alabama Shakespeare Festival | “Brian Ott is an outrageously comical buffoon” - Michael P. Howley, Theatre Montgomery “Brian Ott, masterfully, plays three roles in this production bringing to life Dogberry, the Friar, and the Messenger.” – Cassidy Cash, That Shakespeare Life |
| A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Saratoga Shakespeare Company | “The physical comedy of the young lovers is a wonderful counterbalance […] Brian Ott as Lysander and Jorden Charley-Whatley as Demetrius offer strong support, heightening the confusion within the group.” – Bob Goepfert, Troy Record |
| END OF SUMMER Metropolitan Playhouse | “Brian Ott is excellent at capturing the gloomy melancholy of the Russian exile” – Victor Gluck, TheatreScene.net |
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