Volpone, directed by Jesse Berger
Red Bull Theater Company, 2012
“Exceedingly giddy.”
-Backstage.com
“Talented Performer“
-TheaterMania.com
“Adding to the light-hearted feel of this production are a trio of singing, comically-costumed, accomplished actors who play Volpone’s private entertainment squad: a dwarf, a eunich, and a hermaphrodite (Alexander Sovronsky).”
-The Associated Press
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The Inner House, directed by Normi Noël
The Wharton Salon, 2012
“Alexander Sovronsky’s sound design and original score did much to transport me not only the short distance to The Mount itself, but also to the sidewalks of post-Civil War New York City, to Newport, Rhode Island, the battlefields of France, [and] the streets of Paris”
-BerkshireOnStage.com
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As You Like It, directed by Tony Simotes
Shakespeare & Company, 2011
“The period flavor of the production is heightened by Alexander Sovronsky’s Django Reinhardt-style score, whose highlight is a finger-snapping version of ‘It Was A Lover And His Lass’ that sounds just enough like ‘Fever’ to make you grin with recognition and delight.”
-The Wall Street Journal
“Music director and sound designer Alexander Sovronsky has flexed his musical genius to enhance Shakespeare’s story.”
-CurtainUp.com
“Sovronsky also provided the sound design, among the best I’ve recently heard.”
-Metroland.com
“Hats off to composer Alexander Sovronsky!”
-ArtsFuse.org
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The Hound of the Baskervilles, directed by Tony Simotes
Shakespeare & Company, 2011
“Brilliant. Bloody Brilliant.”
-BerkshireOnStage.com
“Alexander Sovronsky has created a musical ambiance that truly enhances the play.”
-BerkshireBrightFocus.com
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Bottom of the World by Lucy Thurber, directed by Caitriona McLaughlin
The Atlantic Theater Company, 2010
“Two excellent musicians supply bluegrass music, evocatively used to add emotional coloring to various scenes. Live music is a rare and appealing luxury at a modestOff Broadway production like this.”
–The New York Times
“The director does a good job of integrating the haunting music, played by Alexander Sovronsky (on fiddle and mandolin) and Bennett Sullivan (on banjo and guitar), into the action. But I wish the actors’ work matched the subtlety of the musicians’.”
-The New York Times
“The most agreeable element of the show proves to be the live, thoroughly charming, bluegrass music.”
-New Jersey News Room
“Evocative rustic music.“
–TalkinBroadway.com
“Superb musicians.”
-amNewYork
“A soulful two-man bluegrass band.”
-Variety
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Fiddler on the Roof, directed by Bruce Lumpkin
The Walnut Street Theatre, 2010
“[Alexander Sovronsky is] a fine musician and vivid stage presence.”
-Philadelphia City Paper
“when [Alexander Sovronsky's] bow hits the strings, magic happens.”
-Delaware County News Network
“Sovronsky’s play[ing]…will rend many a heart.”
-The Philadelphia Inquirer
“[Alexander Sovronsky's] passion is heartfelt.”
-Philly2Philly.com
“…the masterful playing of Alexander Sovronsky…”
-The Central Recording
“…a multi-talented actor and musician…is very impressive. His presence throughout adds an enriching dimension to the production.“
-Chestnut Hill Local
“…a fine actor… Sovronsky successfully handled the Fiddler’s enlarged stage time, adding a mysterious, authentic presence to the nonspeaking role, and often directly channeling or mirroring Tevye’s emotions.“
-OnOffBroadway.com
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The Libertine, directed by Eric Tucker
The Fools’ Theatre, 2010
“composer Alexander Sovronsky has designed a beautifully florid original score.”
-NYTheatre.com
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Les Liaisons Dangereuses, directed by Tina Packer
Shakespeare & Company, 2010
“Alexander Sovronsky’s period-flavored incidental music is as pointed as a dagger.”
-The Wall Street Journal
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All’s Well That Ends Well, directed by Tina Packer
Shakespeare & Company, 2008
“Of all the musicians, Alexander Sovronsky stands out for his versatility, playing guitar, mandolin, violin, tin whistle, ocarina, and bamboo flute with equal ease.”
-GailSez.org
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“Actors Access Newsletter - Success Stories - Alexander Sovronsky” - Interview, 2012.
“Alexander Sovronsky: From Syosset to the World” - Article, 2010.
“From Itzhak Perlman to becoming one of the best fiddlers on the roof: Interview with Alexander Sovronsky, floating and fiddling on the roofs of the Walnut Street Theatre shtetl” - Interview, 2010.
“Fiddler with resonance” - Article, 2010.
