john & jen
Review from the Omaha World Herald
"Two fresh faces give wowser performances in the Shelterbelt's local premiere of a two-actor music, 'john & jen'...Violett has a resonant baritone with dead-on pitch. He is particularly skilled at character-driven comedy, consistently pulling laughs from inventive bits of business and inspired line readings. Whether a thumb-sucking baby giving his 6-year-old sister a frightened, quizzical look, or a rebellious preteen eager to escape Mom's clutches at summer camp, Violett holds the audience in stiches...it leaves you hoping this isn't the last we see of Violett..."
Review from The Reader
"Lucky for us their script settled into competent hands and evolved into an ideal vehicle for the exquisite musical talents of Christopher Violett...Violett in dual roles (mostly sung) creates fascinating characters involved in complex familial dysfunctions...We have to accept the illusion that these characters age within seconds...Violett actually portrays John as an infant for two scenes - and makes it work."
Omaha World Herald Top 10 Favorite Productions of 2005
"Newcomer Christopher Violett showed depth and range as a brother then son in a two-actor musical about family dysfunction set in the Vietnam War era."
The Reader Top Productions of 2005
"Shelterbelt Theatre's john & jen boasted two first rate performances...In the hands of ultra-talented performers, Christopher Violett and Amanda Miller, the drama came off brilliantly."
The Secret Garden
Review From Berkshire Bright Focus
"...there are some topnotch performances...First on the list is Christopher Violett who plays the role of Dickon. He appears late in Act One and takes over the show with two songs, 'Winter's On The Wing' in that act and 'Wick' in Act Two. He is dynamic and strong with a beautiful voice and an aptitude for character acting."
Camelot
Review from the Omaha World Herald
"Even the piece's major villain, Mordred (played with a winning sneer by Christopher Violett) disappears without a showdown..."
Review from the Bellevue Leader
"Not to be forgotten is Christopher Violett as Mordred. Violett appears born to play the smarmy Mordred. He and his fellow knight's performance of "Fie on Goodness" is one of the show's musical highlights."
She Loves Me
Review from the Arizona Daily Star
"Many members of the musical's cast handled their roles like seasoned pros. Actors like Christopher Violett, who plays ladies man Steven Kodaly, nearly put the 1963 cast recording to shame with their well-honed vocal skills."
Review from the Tucson Weekly
" The shops other employees are all quite fine: Christopher Violett suave and untrustworthy as a ladies' man..."
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The Who's Tommy
Review from the Tucson Weekly
"...a great stage presence by the swaggering Christopher Violett as Cousin Kevin..."
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Candide
Review from the Tucson Weekly
"Christopher Violett plays a despotic latin governor with panache..."
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