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signature theatre
"There is a bank of windows at the rear of the set that show-off what is
happening weather- wise in the outside world thanks to a vibrant lighting
design from Brian Tovar and head-spinning projections from Matthew
Haber." - DC METRO THEATER ARTS
"...does a great job illustrating the environmental calamity and
guiding us through the steps Blaemire maps out, with a terrific
assist from Brian Tovar’s lighting design." - WASHINGTON POST
Nearly as intense a presence as the music was the lighting and effects in Soon. This was a
technologically savvy production, and as a child of the computer age, I reveled in the use
of lighting, sound, and projections that brought the end of the world into focus and
simultaneously illuminated the heart of the story. - MD THEATER GUIDE
tamar of the river
prospect theater co
"Brian Tovar's lighting design is flawless." - New York Times
city of
playwrights realm
"As a director, Brackett is an excellent collaborator; he has chosen designers who capture the
twilight state of dreaming in stunning ways. Best of all is Brian Tovar's angular,
multicolored lighting that makes us feel like we are actually living in a dream."
- THEATER MANIA
"Stephen Brackett directs with vivid imagination and the same attention to structure that Mr.
Dudley uses in his writing. Lighting designer Brian Tovar and scenic designer Cameron
Anderson show us the city of Paris using washes of color, doorways and niches."
-STAGEBUDDY
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denver center theater
"By intermission you're still happy and dazzled, and that's because of the brilliant tech, every aspect of it, from James Kronzer's scenery to Brian Tovar's lighting to Tyler Nelson's evocative sound to Charles I. Miller's video design." -Westword.com
The sets really are something to behold thanks to the creativity of James Kronzer. I especially loved the dimension of the forest and the futuristic and sterile feel of the Forevertery. Lighting by designer Brian Tovar and sound by Tyler Nelson were also just as important in this light and sound effects show that had the audience in awe of the Forevertery." -BroadwayWorld.com
Much Ado About Nothing - Two River Theater, NJ
"By intermission you're still happy and dazzled, and that's because of the brilliant tech, every aspect of it, from James Kronzer's scenery to Brian Tovar's lighting to Tyler Nelson's evocative sound to Charles I. Miller's video design."
-Westword.com
The sets really are something to behold thanks to the creativity of James Kronzer. I especially loved the dimension of the forest and the futuristic and sterile feel of the Forevertery. Lighting by designer Brian Tovar and sound by Tyler Nelson were also just as important in this light and sound effects show that had the audience in awe of the Forevertery."
-BroadwayWorld.com
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING - TWO RIVER THEATRE, NJ
"Brian Tovar's lighting design for the wedding setting is particularly nice..."
-New York Time
"Brian Tovar's lighting design conveyed the italian sun and passage of time very well."
-NJ Arts Mave
"Brian Tovar's lighting nicely replicates the warm italian sun on Tony Straiges' attractive villa."
-TheatreMani
CHICAGO - NORTHERN STAGE, VT
“THE LIGHTING DESIGNER BRIAN TOVAR FLOODS THE STAGE WITH AN ALMOST EXHAUSTING VARIETY OF EFFECTS AND COLORS. THERE ARE MORE THAN 800 LIGHT CUES IN THE SHOW! IT’S BREATHTAKING IN ITS SPECTACLE... ”
“THE PRECISION TIMING IS SUPPORTED BY THE BAND AND THE LIGHTING TEAM IN MARVELOUS MOMENTS OF DELIGHT. THE ACTORS EXECUTE AN ENTIRE SERIES OF PRECISION MOVEMENTS, ACCENTUATED BY DRUMBEATS, AND EACH MOVE CREATES A NEW LIGHTING DISPLAY. ”
-The Herald (VT)
ACCIDENTALLY, LIKE A MARTYR - PARADISE FACTORY THEATRE, NYC
“THE STRUNG-UP COLORED LIGHTS ILLUMINATE A COLLAGE WALLPAPER OF PINUP BOYS, HOLLYWOOD STARLETS AND RAINBOW FLAGS AT THIS WATERING HOLE, WHERE EVERYONE KNOWS YOUR NAME. (CLIFTON CHADICK DESIGNED THE SET, BRIAN TOVAR THE LIGHTS)”
-New York Times
THE WHO'S TOMMY - REVISION THEATRE, NJ
“MUCH CREDIT FOR THE SHOW’S SUCCESS SHOULD GO TO THE TECHNICAL CREW, INCLUDING DIRECTOR CARLOS ARMESTO, SCENIC DESIGNER DANIEL ZIMMERMAN AND LIGHTING DESIGNER BRIAN TOVAR: THE STARK, MINIMALIST AESTHETIC THEY WENT WITH FOR THE SHOW WAS BOLD AND A SUCCESSFUL CHOICE THAT MADE GREAT USE OF THE PERFORMANCE SPACE... ”
-Metromix NJ
THE WENDY COMPLEX - MITF, NYC
“BRIAN TOVAR’S LIGHTING DESIGN IS GORGEOUS, COMBINING TRADITIONAL THEATRICAL INSTRUMENTS, WITH STRINGS OF LIGHT BULBS AND HANDHELD UNITS THAT GIVE THE PRODUCTION A MAGICAL QUALITY.”
-Theatremania
“STEPHANIE TUCCI IS CREDITED WITH THE SCENIC DESIGN AND BRIAN TOVAR IS LISTED AS THE LIGHTING DESIGNER BUT HOW CAN YOU SEPARATE THE TWO IS BEYOND ME. LIGHTS ARE ALL OVER THE STAGE, THEY ARE PART OF THE SET AND ARE OFTEN MANIPULATED BY THE ACTORS TO STUNNING EFFECT.”
-NYtheatre.com
VERITAS - NYC FRINGE, NYC
“BRIAN TOVAR’S LIGHTING - QUESTIONERS HIDDEN IN THE DARK, TERRIFIED STUDENTS UNDER A SPOTLIGHT ON A BARE STAGE, UNABLE TO SEE THEIR ACCUSERS - HEIGHTENS THE TENSION. ”
-Capital New York
“DIRECTOR RYAN J. DAVIS GOES FOR A THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE STYLE, USING LIGHTING AND SOUND...TO GREAT EEFECT.”
-TheEasy.com
FOLLOW ME DOWN - FLEA THEATRE, NYC
“EMILY INGLIS’S WARM SET, WITH BOOKS SCATTERED EVERYWHERE, IS PERFECTLY LIT BY BRIAN TOVAR AND LENDS EXACTLY THE RIGHT TONE TO THE PLAY.”
-Theatremania
THE REAL THING - NORTHERN STAGE, VT
“LIGHTING DESIGNER BRIAN TOVAR’S WORK WITH SIDE LIGHTING AND CREATING THE SENSE OF RIDING INSIDE A TRAIN WAS THE REAL THING... ”
-The Herald (White River Valley)
THE REAL THING - NORTHERN STAGE, VT
“ONE SHOULD ALSO MENTION THE SET DESIGN BY KEN GOLDSTEIN...AND THE LIGHTING DESIGN BY BRIAN TOVAR. THEY HAVE ALL BEEN GIVEN THE TASK OF RECREATING LIFE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE A DEPRESSION FARM HOUSE, THE SUBTLE SHIFTS IN LIGHT AND WEATHER, THE WEATHERED COMFORTS OF A LIVED-IN HOME, AND THEY DO WITH AN ARTISTRY THAT NEVER CALLS ATTENTION TO ITSELF, BUT ACUTELY SERVES THE DRAMA.”
-Valley News (Upper Valley)
“KEN GOLDSTEIN’S SLICK AND MOBILE STAGING, APPROPRIATE-LIKE COSTUMES...AND LIGHTING BY BRIAN TOVAR ALL CONTRIBUTED TO A POLISHED PRODUCTION.”
-Rutland Herald (Upper Valley)
"Brian Tovar's lighting design is flawless." - New York Times