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The Fantasticks
William Paterson University • Hunziker Black Box Theatre • Wayne, NJ

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The Pirates of Penzance
William Paterson University • Shea Center for Performing Arts • Wayne, NJ

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The Merry Widow
Village Light Opera • FIT Haft Theatre • New York, NY

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The Last Night of Ballyhoo • NJ professional theatre premiere

Summerfun Theatre • A professional summer stock theatre company • Montclair, NJ

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Reviews for The Last Night of Ballyhoo ...

“Ballyhoo a balanced blend of comedy and drama … Under Phillip Sprayberry’s marvelous direction, everyone else scores just as strongly."

- Peter Filichia, The Star-Ledger

"… this play is laugh-out-loud funny …"

- Darren Cooper, The Montclair Times

“The Last Night of Ballyhoo is a play full of lovely moments that illuminate the whys and wherefores of family discord and loyalty – and oh, yes, love."

- Debra Scacciaferro, Daily Record

"… sparkling performance …"

- Bob and Sandy Nesoff, The Palisadian

"… Alfred Uhry’s Pulitzer Prize play, checking out Southern charm and prejudice, has a fine cast and ably directed by Phillip Sprayberry …"

- Pat Ferro, Suburban Papers

Moon Over Buffalo • NJ professional theatre premiere

Summerfun Theatre • A professional summer stock theatre company • Montclair, NJ

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Reviews for Moon Over Buffalo ...

“… the farce has freneticism, and director Phillip Sprayberry has given Buffalo wings enough to make it fly.”

- Peter Filichia, The Star-Ledger

“Under Phillip Sprayberry’s stylish direction, each explosive door slam (and they are legion), spinning pratfall and histrionic doubletake has been fine-tuned with comic precision.”

- Naomi Siegel, The Montclair Times

“Director Phillip Sprayberry uses his cast wisely as his smart direction utilizes the great Summerfun set by Wade Sammis to the utmost.”

- Anthony C. Venutolo, Worrall Papers

“Fortunately, the Summerfun Theater closeout, Moon Over Buffalo, had the deft hand of director Phillip Sprayberry at the helm because it could easily have bogged down.”

- Bob and Sandy Nesoff, The Palisadian

Madama Butterfly
Opera at Florham • FDU Dreyfuss Theatre • Madison, NJ

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Reviews for Madama Butterfly ...

"A small masterpiece that is true to the spirit of Puccini … Even without frills, “Madama Butterfly,” directed by Phillip Sprayberry, demonstrated a truly fine production.”

- Franco Borrelli • Oggi

"Perhaps that was the secret of this production's success; in such an intimate space, these three leads, coached carefully by director Phillip Sprayberry, didn't overplay the house."

- Willa Conrad • The Star-Ledger

The Magic Flute
William Paterson University • Shea Center for Performing Arts • Wayne, NJ

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The Pirates of Penzance
Village Light Opera • FIT Haft Auditorium • New York, NY

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Reviews for The Pirates of Penzance [VLOG]

"Phillip Sprayberry’s staging – choreographed by Kelly Todd – kept things moving … At a time when popular interest in operetta is on the wane, VLOG is to be applauded for carrying the torch with such consistent panache."

- Harry Forbes • Backstage

"… directed by Phillip Sprayberry, [The Pirates of Penzance] struck a perfect balance between operatic tongue-in-cheek and musical comedy goofiness."

- Dan Kravetz • Gilbert and Sullivan Society Review

The Little Dog Laughed

Kean University • Little Theatre • Union, NJ

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Stop Kiss

Kean University • Zella-Fry Theatre • Union, NJ

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Review for Stop Kiss

"Director Phillip Sprayberry’s touch is deft in handling the slow evolution of the central characters and their relationship, as is his approach to the script’s humor. Also, his execution of the play’s 23 out-of-sequence scenes give the piece a flavor and fell akin to those of a movie."

- Bill VanSant, Worrall Papers

M Butterfly
Villagers Theatre • Little Theatre • Somerset, NJ