Love/Stories (Or, But You Will Get Used To It) by Itamar Moses, The Flea Theater, New York, NY.
"Itamar Moses…has given the cast fine material with which to showcase its abilities: some accents, a few mood swings, a little crying and lots of laugh lines that require perfect comic timing....Under Michelle Tattenbaum’s direction…deliciously understated."
The New York Times, February 24th, 2009
"…the final word on the writer's five-play mini-marathon is that it's a hell of a lot of fun…this is the perfect forum for Moses' theatrical instincts, especially as realized by Michelle Tattenbaum..."
Variety, February 16th, 2009
"Michelle Tattenbaum, who has staged several of Mr. Moses' plays but whose work is new to me, has done a terrific job with "Love/Stories," whose postmodern prestidigitation poses some formidable directorial challenges."
Wall Street Journal, February 20th, 2009
"...skillfully and creatively directed by Michelle Tattenbaum...There's something innately relatable within these plays—starring the Flea's resident company, the Bats (Felipe Bonilla, Laurel Holland, Maren Langdon, Michael Micalizzi, and John Russo in this production, all doing bang-up work)..."
nytheatre.com, February 15, 2009
"...these thematically connected playlets showcase the expert comic talents of five of the Flea's resident acting company, the Bats…The connection between the plays is forged by Michelle Tattenbaum's polished direction…these attractive young actors easily wrest every drop of humor and meaningful subtext from their characters..."
cutainup.com, February 17, 2009
"All the actors belong to the Bats, the Flea's in-house ensemble, so they're used to keeping character in check with the audience so near. I'm always fascinated by them, and these performers are especially loose and lovely. Also nice is Tattenbaum's work, which allows the plays to breathe."
Backstage, February 16, 2009
“Under Michelle Tattenbaum's deft direction, the playlets -- all enacted by five actors – are...thought-provoking and emotionally resonant.”
Theatermania.com, February 18, 2009
"...one of the smartest comedies theatergoers will find on stage in New York this winter...a marvel of physical and verbal timing that's been expertly choreographed by director Michelle Tattenbaum."
American Theater Web, February 17, 2009
"Working with the Bats, Michelle Tattenbaum, who has previously directed at least five plays by Itamar Moses, has staged each of these one-acts as taut, engrossing theatrical teasers and obtained trenchant performances from her company of five."
TheaterScene.net, February 17, 2009
"expert direction by Michelle Tattenbaum...Tattenbaum’s attention to detail here is evident, orchestrating the actors like a Maestro, giving the skilled cast a chance to really play with each line and never allowing an unfinished thought to be empty. Not only is she specific with her direction of words, but she also creates a great flow and fluid use of the physical space. Fabricating depth out of the narrow playing space, she stages actors at a desk right up against the audience, uses every doorway, and plays every plane. With the help of great light (Joe Chapman) and set design (Jerad Schomer), she manages to isolate focus to certain areas of the stage one moment at a time, as if we the audience are flipping through the pages of a book of short stories and choose to stop at this one, or that one, because a word pops out at us."
TheatreIsEasy.com, February 19, 2009

The Four of Us by Itamar Moses, Firefly Theater and VS. Theatre at the Elephant Theatre, Los Angeles, CA.
Check out a feature article about the production and about Itamar's work in the Los Angeles Times. A pdf of the article can be found here.
"clever, surprising...scenes shift seamlessly between the past and the present...Michelle Tattenbaum's deft direction...brings out the humanity in her actors..."
LA Weekly, September 18, 2008
"The direction by Michelle Tattenbaum is taut and fast paced. More importantly she keeps the proceedings real."
StageHappenings.com, September 24, 2008
"...action is often well observed. Humorous truth can make small moments ping...blur[s] the boundary between art and life, leaving us always a little doubtful about what we're viewing. The effect is thematically ingenious..."
Los Angeles Times, September 19, 2008
"Under the assured guidance of director Michelle Tattenbaum, this quirky two-hander becomes a fine vehicle for actors Ryan Johnston and Steven Klein, who share a terrific chemistry...Tattenbaum keeps the pace crisp and the time juxtapositions crystal-clear."
Backstage, September 25, 2008

AWARDS:
Best Actor, Steven Klein (Entertainment Today, Ticketholder Award)
Best Actor - Runner Up, Ryan Johnston (Entertainment Today, Ticketholder Award)
2008 Maddy Awards for Excellence in Theater for Acting for Steven Klein and Ryan Johnston

Dov and Ali by Anna Ziegler, Chester Theatre, Chester, MA.
"Zeigler's undeniable talent makes the characters and their odysseys totally compelling – especially under Michelle Tattenbaum's seamless direction...Dov and Ali, CTC's radiant 20th Anniversary Season opener proves at the very least a thoughtful starting point for a real dialogue about religion, faith and individual choice, and that is all to the good."
The Jewish Advocate, July 10, 2009
"Though Dov and Ali fits the genre of discussion play, this is no wordy Shavian treatise but a tightly constructed play, Ziegler has imbued the discussion with warmth and impressive dramatic flair...Michelle Tattenbaum's visual presentation of the play's various locations...was simple and effective."
CurtainUp, July 12, 2009
"...Very well acted by the accomplished cast under Michelle Tattenbaum's well- focused direction. Commendations are most certainly due."
PMP Network
"The results of Director Michelle Tattenbaum and Set Designer Sean A. Cote partnership are exemplary. The four well-cast actors move naturally on a small stage that morphs seamlessly from venue to venue."
In The Spotlight, July 8, 2009
"Michelle Tattenbaum's sharp direction of her four performers..."
Valley Advocate, July 9, 2009

The Sublet Experiment by Ethan Youngerman, New York, NY.
"The Sublet Experiment is a play that taps into the thrills of theater's psychological voyeurism..."
New York Times, December 29, 2006
New York Magazine critics' pick
"The Sublet Experiment is a total success. Youngerman and director Michelle Tattenbaum have mounted a production that is thematically and artistically satisfying, and a whole lot of fun to boot...the viewer can truly feel the change in the air."
www.nytheatre.com, December 6, 2006
"Ethan Youngerman's The Sublet Experiment is truly inventive and thrilling....Michelle Tattenbaum directed this tight ensemble in a tight space with an incredible intricate aplomb...Find out where this is playing...it's brilliant. GO-O-O!" HI! DRAMA
Manhattan Neighborhood Network, Friday January 26, 2007
"Cleverly written and unaffectedly acted, The Sublet Experiment is modern and apropos, and manages to put a new spin on the tired, but ever-present, quest for identity. Plus, you can laugh, cry and check out real estate all at the same time."
NY Press, December 6, 2006


Szinhaz by Itamar Moses. Naked Angels, New York, NY.
"...the pain of the deteriorating relationship at the center of Itamar Moses's funny, touching Szinhaz, which begins as sketch comedy...and arrives at an unsettling place...a reminder that the rending of intimate life is still among the most terrifying kinds of disintegration."
The New York Times, April 18, 2007
"The best...[is] Itamar Moses' deeply silly Szinhaz...Michelle Tattenbaum directs the pregnant silences beautifully."
Backstage, April 18, 2007


Fucked by Itamar Moses. The Flea Theater, New York, NY.
"Itamar Moses' "Fucked" wisely tightens the focus to two…Actors Jessica Pohly and Dorien Makhloghi give this short, insightful scene plenty of passion and subtext."
Backstage, December 10, 2009
"The best of the bunch are Eno's "Unum"…and Moses' "F---ed," about how relationships are affected as much by money issues as by love."
New York Post, December 16, 2009
"Itamar Moses' "Fucked"…proves to be the evening's most successful and entertaining …Under Michelle Tattenbaum's direction, both performers adeptly delineate the emotional levels of the scene."
Theatremania.com, December 11, 2009
"clever little naturalistic drama"
Variety, December 10, 2009


Sunday on the Rocks By Theresa Rebeck. Yolo! Productions, New York, NY.
"Much credit should be given to the director, Michelle Tattenbaum, who seamlessly stages and draws complex, honest relationships between the four women."
The Examiner, June 20, 2011
"...goes down as smoothly as a single malt scotch. And hits just as hard...under Michelle Tattenbaum’s skillful directing."
Women Around Town, June 21, 2011


Untitled Short Play By Itamar Moses. Naked Angels, New York, NY.
"...an incredibly clever piece of meta-theatre... it manages...pathos, honesty and the kind of nimble wordplay that holds your attention."
The New York Times, March 1, 2006


'Til Sunday by Nairoby Otero. Loeber Entertainment at the Abingdon Theater Arts Complex, New York, NY.
"Otero delivers convincing performances in her portrayal of three characters: the young girl, her mother, and a man named Pepe from the local neighborhood who plays dominos religiously and can’t stop talking about Cuban and American politics."
New York Daily News, February 27, 2008
"…a charming…sepia-toned look back…the portrait is created with immense tenderness…this woman's early moments in the country…are truly compelling, as are this woman's weekly, and increasingly frustrated, phone calls home to her husband…"
Theatermania.com, February 26, 2008


Guyler Beguiled by Hugh Murtaugh. The Maverick Theatre, New York, NY.
"Guyler Beguiled takes [an] off-the-wall situation in a sophisticated direction, with a darkly humorous edge...beautiful, witty...humor and insight...well-performed."
Backstage, September 27, 2002


The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window by Lorraine Hansberry. Women's Theatre Company, NJ.
"a potent production...enough moments to keep a theatergoer mesmerized..effectively subtle"
The Star Ledger, March 23, 2005
"...still packs a punch. Witness the rare and welcome revival by the Women's Theatre Company...Is it worth the time and effort? Yes, yes, yes...the climax is powerful, as are most of the preceding scenes...makes you laugh, then breaks your heart."
The Daily Record, April 1, 2005
"...a lively and engrossing evening in the theatre...Michelle Tattenbaum has directed at a brisk, lively pace (a must for this discursive play), eliciting straightforward, naturalistic performances from a solid cast...Hansberry's play crackles...a charming and involving period piece..."
www.talkinbroadway.com, April 5, 2005


Little Shop of Horrors by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken. New London Barn Playhouse, New London, NH.
"an unforgettable evening...one not to miss"
The Argus Champion, June 27, 2007
"beautiful artistry and an outstanding performance...truly a work of art...hilarious performances"
InterTown Record, June 27, 2007


Cats Lyrics by T.S. Eliot and Andrew Lloyd Weber. New London Barn Playhouse, New London, NH.
"...balance[s] humor with pathos to elicit a genuine emotional response... whether it is awe, laughter, or tears...the...production is top quality"
The Eagle Times, August 9, 2007
"See it! Even if you've seen Cats ten times, see it again...I cannot think of a production in recent history where I've been in such awe..."
The Argus-Champion, August 15, 2007


The Secret Garden by Marsha Norman and Lucy Simon. New London Barn Playhouse, New London, NH.
"The Secret Garden is fabulous! Not one detail would I change...This show is superb... the transformation from dark to light is amazing. I was completely entranced. The play ended, and I found myself wishing for more, not wanting to leave.... This is one not to miss!"
WNTK, August 2, 2006


Educating Rita by Willy Russell . New London Barn Playhouse, New London NH.
"...stellar performance...extraordinary...an eye-arresting set design..."
The Argus-Champion, June 22, 2005


Baby by: Sybille Pearson, Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire. New London Barn Playhouse, New London, NH.
"...polished ease...[has] the audience laughing...Michelle Tattenbaum...has the cast moving smoothly from scene to scene, with script and song blending into an ending that accepts the wonder of birth."
The Argus-Champion, July 6, 2005


The Miss Firecracker Contest by Beth Henley. Clinton Area Showboat Theatre, Clinton IA.
"...bittersweet comedy...wonderfully poignant...a raw emotional honesty...Here's the measure of [this production's] success: by the time love and hope have changed the lives of these characters, the ridiculous has become the sublime, and both laughter and tears accompany the curtain call."
The Quad-City Times, June 21, 2004


Laughing All the Way From the Sperm Bank by Emma Tattenbaum-Fine. The New York International Fringe Festival, New York, NY.
"...funny show well worth watching...Tattenbaum-Fine does have excellent comic timing and even some of the sillier or punnier jokes in the show are sold by her excellent delivery, but more to the credit of her crisp, clear writing...a new comic voice."
www.nytheatre.com, August 2004


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