Flowers for Algernon

It's a beautiful, touching story, that is universal in its message.

Carl Occhipinti, Shining Through Productions, Chicago, Ill.

This beautiful play was expertly directed by a student internÑa perfect piece that is meaty for actors and fulfilling to work on. Lots of scenes with only a few actors gave all more individual attention.

Rodney Hearn, Damonte Ranch High School, Reno, Nev.

Flowers for Algernon was an excellent choice for our program. I was able to add many students to the show and give the opportunity to all my students to be involved. It's a great piece that will bring in middle schoolers (they read it as part of the curriculum) and also recruits those same students to our program next year.

Justin Bulla, South Stokes High School, Walnut Cove, N.C.

This was a fantastic show for a group of talented middle-school students that had been yearning to do something more challenging. Across the board, they inhabited their characters and brought poignant life to the script.

Rick Clark, Village Academy, Powell, Ohio

This production was well received by our audience. A terrific study for main character to show many emotions. The emotions in this play had cast members hooked from the first read-through and audiences in tears through most of the production.

Elizabeth Schreiner, Portland Christian School, Louisville, Ky.

This production sets a new standard for ICHTHYS Theatre. It was definitely an emotional roller coaster, which could have come across as simplistic and melodramatic if poorly done, but rather was rich and real. Pats on the back all around.

Lorna Stratton, ICHTHYS Theatre Productions, Brantford, Ontario, Canada

A dynamic and powerful play that touches audiences with heartfelt honesty and human concern. Charlie's lines ring with a vulnerable truth that causes us all to examine our desire to "improve" mankind through scientific tinkering. Standing ovation closing night!

Dennis Hollenbeck, Madison High School, San Diego, Calif.

Flowers for Algernon was a wonderful show, well suited to production by our high school. We utilized abstract scene design, scrim, and just a few props to bring this show to life. This is an excellent star vehicle for an exceptionally talented lead male and is a good competition piece. Our audience loved itÑwe received a standing ovation!

Linda Nyhart, Wellsville High School, Wellsville, Kan.

Beautiful story that gives actors strong, interesting characters to play. Our audience left in tears every night.

Sara Youngblood-Ochoa, Arts Council of Wilson - ACT!, Wilson, N.C.

This was a wonderful play! It challenged our students to think outside of the box and perform something new and exciting.

Anthony Greer, United Township HS, East Moline, Ill.

It is a wonderful drama that allows for a real emotional connection to the main character. It is also a positive dramatic experience for those who perform in it as well as those in the audience.

Dana McAfee, Warsaw Community High School, Warsaw, IN

Flowers for Algernon is a play which enables actors and audiences alike to experience a range of emotions. Its moving story stretches the limits of its actors and yet presents a timeless message through its diverse characters.

Linda Barber, Lakewood Park Christian School, Auburn, IN

Algernon is such a touching, human script. What a fantastic, meaty piece for young actors to dive into.

Scott Buchanan, Arts Council of Conejo Valley, Thousand Oaks, CA

The show was well received. Due to our small performance space, the fact that we could do the show with a minimal set was a great help.

David Jirik, Brookfield Players, Brookfield, WI

This story lived up to everything I remembered from many years ago when I first became acquainted with "Flowers for Algernon." The plot carries the emotional needs of this story. It is an easy story to direct as it is self-motivated.

Jan Lucas, Gasconade County R1 School District, Hermann, MO

Flowers for Algernon was the best play we have done in years. The power of the script is awesome. With talented principals this play will have an immediate and tremendous impact.

G. Rhodenizer, Kelly Road Secondary School, Prince George, BC

Beautiful story with lots of characters. It's performed as a period piece with the mid-century language and use of the "r-word." It provided great conversation starters for our cast, crew, and community.

Joe King, Shorewood HS, Shorewood, Wis.