What People Say About Us
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Lucky Penny fans say:
"Lucky Penny Productions provides our community with an interesting selection of quality productions that you would normally have to drive over an hour each way to enjoy. We are so lucky that their productions are located in downtown Napa - right in the middle of an amazing number of outstanding restaurants to make a night out on the town a spectacular one!"
-Lisa Batto
"We love the intimate setting of the Lucky Penny Productions as it makes us feel as we are a part of the show! We love the acting, the engaging stories and the fact that we have such great entertainment in Napa. It is always so much fun to put a group of friends together and have a night out on the town. We look forward to your 2010 season."
-Lise Tarner, Vice-President, Relationship Manager, The Bank of Napa
"We are lucky to have such fun and upbeat acting talent in Napa. I have been transported, entertained and challenged by each show produced by Lucky Penny Productions. Brimming with talent, this young group takes the stage with professionalism. Their plays are worth every penny and they will make a night out on the town memorable!"
-Tracy Hayward, President, The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley, LLC
"Kudos to you both and your wonderful cast on the recent production of "Looking". We were awed--totally awed that we were sitting in the front row of the Cafe Theater of the NVOH watching such a hilarious and professional play. I can only thank you for all the hard work exhibited by your team in bringing such theater to Napa. Best regards and keep up the wonderful theater."
-Gail Laird, Laird Family Winery
"...the adult romantic comedy “Looking” at the Opera House was great fun. The second Lucky Penny production, it was held in the intimate Café Theater downstairs, and sold out each performance. Company founders Taylor Bartolucci and Barry Martin were outstanding, of course, as were Karin Argoud and Peter Downey. Lucky Penny has announced its upcoming productions. I recommend you buy tickets early."
-Paul Franson, NapaLife
"Lucky Penny Productions, Napa’s newest theater troupe, has scored a double triumph here — first, it’s a fine and funny production, and second, they’ve achieved a collaboration with the Opera House, which has provided them with a performance space in the intimate and comfortable Café Theatre, downstairs from main stage....Lucky Penny founders Barry Martin and Taylor Bartolucci take on the roles of Andy and Val, while Karin Argoud and Peter Downey play Nina and Matt. It’s a quartet in excellent form, humorous and all too human."
-Sasha Paulsen, Napa Valley Register, November 2009
"The last one was a GREAT show… but I’m now in withdrawal…When is the next one scheduled?"
-Sherrell Harper, Napa Chamber of Commerce
"Lucky Penny Productions provides our community with an interesting selection of quality productions that you would normally have to drive over an hour each way to enjoy. We are so lucky that their productions are located in downtown Napa - right in the middle of an amazing number of outstanding restaurants to make a night out on the town a spectacular one!"
-Lisa Batto
"We love the intimate setting of the Lucky Penny Productions as it makes us feel as we are a part of the show! We love the acting, the engaging stories and the fact that we have such great entertainment in Napa. It is always so much fun to put a group of friends together and have a night out on the town. We look forward to your 2010 season."
-Lise Tarner, Vice-President, Relationship Manager, The Bank of Napa
"We are lucky to have such fun and upbeat acting talent in Napa. I have been transported, entertained and challenged by each show produced by Lucky Penny Productions. Brimming with talent, this young group takes the stage with professionalism. Their plays are worth every penny and they will make a night out on the town memorable!"
-Tracy Hayward, President, The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley, LLC
"Kudos to you both and your wonderful cast on the recent production of "Looking". We were awed--totally awed that we were sitting in the front row of the Cafe Theater of the NVOH watching such a hilarious and professional play. I can only thank you for all the hard work exhibited by your team in bringing such theater to Napa. Best regards and keep up the wonderful theater."
-Gail Laird, Laird Family Winery
"...the adult romantic comedy “Looking” at the Opera House was great fun. The second Lucky Penny production, it was held in the intimate Café Theater downstairs, and sold out each performance. Company founders Taylor Bartolucci and Barry Martin were outstanding, of course, as were Karin Argoud and Peter Downey. Lucky Penny has announced its upcoming productions. I recommend you buy tickets early."
-Paul Franson, NapaLife
"Lucky Penny Productions, Napa’s newest theater troupe, has scored a double triumph here — first, it’s a fine and funny production, and second, they’ve achieved a collaboration with the Opera House, which has provided them with a performance space in the intimate and comfortable Café Theatre, downstairs from main stage....Lucky Penny founders Barry Martin and Taylor Bartolucci take on the roles of Andy and Val, while Karin Argoud and Peter Downey play Nina and Matt. It’s a quartet in excellent form, humorous and all too human."
-Sasha Paulsen, Napa Valley Register, November 2009
"The last one was a GREAT show… but I’m now in withdrawal…When is the next one scheduled?"
-Sherrell Harper, Napa Chamber of Commerce
"We are absolutely thrilled with your company. We saw your last play ("Looking") and were impressed, but "The Shape of Things" was really fantastic. Superbly acted and directed -- and a really interesting play. (We're seeing the rest of the season too.) I'm emailing my friends tonight to tell them how wonderful this is and to go."
-Charlene Steen
I had to take a sec to tell you what a powerful impact the play ("The Shape of Things") had on me...I know a play is great when two days later I am still thinking about its meanings which are profound on so many levels...all poignantly explored by these extradinary actors. ...I just wanted to let you know how much I loved the play, what an impact it had on me, and a personal appreciation to you for a job very well done!
-Henry Michalski
-Charlene Steen
“…this absorbing production…features
-Sasha Paulsen,
I had to take a sec to tell you what a powerful impact the play ("The Shape of Things") had on me...I know a play is great when two days later I am still thinking about its meanings which are profound on so many levels...all poignantly explored by these extradinary actors. ...I just wanted to let you know how much I loved the play, what an impact it had on me, and a personal appreciation to you for a job very well done!
-Henry Michalski
