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Here is some of the press that Daniel and Rapier Wit have received over the years. THE RUDE MECHANICALS: “This show humorously demonstrates the evolution of human combat from monkeys to muskets. These luminous, skilled actors candidly create a unique relationship with their audience while conjuring images of Three Musketeers done in commedia dell'arte style. Fueling the tomfoolery is a writer and cast with outstanding knowledge and talent.” Eye Magazine JL July 11 2002
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Eye Reviews “Brilliant! The fight choreography was stunning, the script hilarious, the pacing impeccable, the actors´ commitment to the work superb... I laughed so hard I almost hyperventilated! Kudos to this company for a superlative production (Yes, I really liked it!). Wish I had caught it earlier in the Fringe so I could see it more often!” “Applause! Applause! Applause! This was an outstanding show. It was hilarious, skillful, engaging, and dare I say it, educational. Excellent job, gentlemen. (My sides are still hurting from laughing so hard!)” “I had so much fun at this show. The cast makes it come off effortlessly, although it is obvious that it took a great amount of rehearsal and inspiration to come up with it all. It still makes me laugh. Catch it while you can!” “Great show. I love the fight choreography. Good singing and having fun all around.” “I loved it! My favourite show I´ve seen so far. Great ensemble work, plus fabulous moments for each to shine. I thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated the comedic skills and swordplay, and I will definitely not try this at home. Probably will try it at my friend’s home though.” “Of the 8 shows we saw at the kids´ venue, my daughter and I both agreed that this was the best of the lot. a great show for all to see!!!” “Gentlemen! well done. My hat is off to you. Easily the best show I´ve seen yet this year. This is a must see! 4 and a half stars. Kudos to the Rude Mechanicals. Much fun.” “This was a really cool show!” “A very interesting show. Well worth the admission price even for adults, but the kids especially enjoyed this show. Kids wouldn´t mind seeing this more than once.” ”A delightful escapade of vociferous bombast, flashing blades, resounding pistols, and hardy humour. A heroic and whimsical troupe, worthy of their name.” “Absolutely fantastic!! This show is NOT just for kids. In addition to some outstanding stage combat and sword play (including some done blind-folded!), the witty dialogue, monkey imitations and lively songs kept you thoroughly entertained and guessing as to what would come next. This show definitely has it all. We were still laughing and talking about it long after we left the theatre. Take your kids, take your parents, take everyone you know - just see it.”
Treasure Island
"Treasure Island - the musical - rocks. It shines not just as a kid's show but among all the original musicals cropping up this Fringe… toe tapping tunes, high -testosterone pirates (even the woman)… high- energy more-than- professional performances…" Now Magazine July 13 2000 "…The two key roles - Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver- are vividly created… Daniel Levinson… has the strongest presence and singing voice…" Now Magazine August 17 2000 "…the cast… perform with panache, including young Brice Bunn as Jim Hawkins and Daniel Levinson as Long John Silver…" The Toronto Star August 14 2000
Oklahoma “Also impressive is the lengthy dream sequence at the end of Act 1, which nicely recaps the main story lines so far --- in ballet form --- and foreshadows what's coming. A dance-turned-brawl between farmers and cowmen is also very well staged and realistic, with people punching and kicking and bodies flying all over the stage.” Cobourg Star August 5, 2000
The Othello Project "…Daniel Levinson, a professional stage combat instructor, had been coaching guild members on how to enact fighting… Levinson carefully explained that in delivering a slap or a punch on stage, less is more… Levinson worked with Carley on his first production of Othello at the Ford Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto - an effort that earned Carley a Dora Award nomination…" The North Bay Nugget May 27 1999
Zastrozzi "…Daniel Levinson's sword moves are a cut above the show." Now September 2 1998
Sword Tales "It's quite a swashbuckling event.' With that, Daniel Levinson sets the stage for the play written and performed by him… The show is geared at children between the ages two and ten… 'After 20, we're a huge hit, too,' said Levinson…" West End Life August 25 1998
Alarums and Excursions "The unifying concept is to endow this troupe of players … with a guiding spirit on stage. Speaking lines that belong mainly to Puck…Daniel Levinson moves the actors from play to play using a bit of magic and a bit of force, as well as taking on some parts himself." The Globe and Mail July 11 1998
Between A Heartbeat "Rapier Wit relies not on a sharp blade but rather on incisive theatre to examine love's myriad confusions… Written and performed by Daniel Levinson, Between A Heartbeat steps inside Jonah's brain at the timeless moment when his girlfriend says she loves him and he feels forced to respond… The company's track record is a strong one… Levinson has a hit with Jo(e) at last year's Summerworks, and Between A Heartbeat was praised at this summer's Ottawa Fringe." Now Magazine October 23 1997 "Between A Heartbeat. Ottawa native Daniel Levinson shows audiences what the joys of a good one-man fringe show can be: cleverness, imagination and enough theatricality to showcase both effectively. This likeable monologue about a young man's inner turmoil is smart, touching, comic and compellingly offered." The Ottawa Citizen June 23 1997 "Between a Heartbeat - Monologue by Daniel Levinson. Reacting to the pandemonium set off in his brain by his girl friend's declaration. I love you, Daniel recreates the biblical parable of Jonah swallowed by the whale. As he questions himself and tries to decide how he's going to react to this declaration. Actually he isn't alone on the stage; He dialogues with a pink shining gelatinous mass, his brain, and it's a very loud and outspoken brain at that with lots of chutzpah… Levinson is obviously a good actor and versatile actor. He moves like a live animal, his voice is rich and textured, he has charm and charisma. Go and discover this interesting actor, Daniel Levinson in Between a Heartbeat." Alvina Ruprecht, CBO/CBC Radio June 21 1997 "I was laughing so hard that I didn't stop and think, Hey, this guy is giving away all of our secrets. Hopefully the women in the audience will be distracted as well. If you want to see what a great big swirling riot our brains are, check this out. " The Audience Review June 20 1997
John John A Merry Play "…but the key to the show's success is its timing. Director Linda Philips, aided by fight director Daniel Levinson, has the actors making good use of both the performing space and their bodies as they buzz through this physical, pre-Bard romp full of silliness and pratfalls…" Eye Magazine August 22 1996
Jo(e) "Writers/actors Victoria Goring and Daniel Levinson use innovative physical staging to accommodate the numerous scene changes, cleverly taking the audience into different spaces. Levinson - bumping into tables, tripping, screaming, singing, hamming - absolutely steals the show with his expressive, hilarious portrayal of Joe." Eye Magazine August 22 1996 "…Daniel Levinson whip(s) up a nicely frothy confection in "Jo(e)"… Relying as heavily - and effectively - on movement as on text the pair give charming performances… rapid-fire exchanges, both physical and verbal, in a production that manages to reveal some human and heartfelt truths within a manic cartoon frame. In their race to an emotional finish line, Levinson and Goring finish in a dead heat of dynamic energy." Now Magazine August 22 1996
The Othello Project "…frequent moments of theatrical brilliance, and imagination -- including the most convincing fight scenes I've encountered for years…" The Toronto Star December 10 1995
Faust "Daniel Levinson's fight coaching - has real verve and is deftly executed." The Toronto Star December 3 1995
A Yorkshire Tragedy "The Poculi Ludique Societas (Cup and Game Society) version features lush Elizabethan costumes and some great fight scenes choreographed by Daniel Levinson." The Globe and Mail August 22 1995
Pseudopod Rejects "…Bruce (played by the devilishly handsome Daniel Levinson) is a cocky television programmer… The cast is uniformly strong -- Levinson is a particular standout." Fringe Nord Review August 12 1995
Henry V "…Choreographed by Daniel Levinson… the battle re-enactments look real with swords flying, bodies falling, and in some instances, blood spurting. Some of the fight scenes may be too graphic for very young children… notable performances come from… Levinson as Dauphin." Mississauga News July 22 1993
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