Underling in "The Drowsy Chaperone" Mr. Dobitch in"Promises, Promises!" at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Auburn, NY.
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"Geno Carr, John T. McAvaney,
Kevin Shumway (of Skaneateles) and Martin C. Hurt are superb as the lusty
executives"
CNY Theatre News
"The great musical innovation of
the first act is the upbeat quartet, "Where Can You Take a Girl," from the four
cheating lower executives, Dobitch (Geno Carr), Eichelberger (Kevin Shumway),
Kirkeby (John T. McAvaney) and Vanderhof (Martin C. Hurt). Strange, we’re
supposed to hate these guys as double-exploiters, but with this kind of Gilbert
and Sullivan patter, and the efforts of director Paul David Bryant and music
director Mark Goodman, we find ourselves laughing with them."
Syracuse New Times
"Another favorite (just ignore the
sexism) is "Where Can You Take a Girl," a lament from the four
philandering execs - delivered hilariously by Geno Carr, Kevin Shumway, Martin
C. Hurt, and John T. McAvaney."
Ithaca Times
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"a comic butler
(this one is named Underling, and he's played
with droll precision by Geno Carr)."
Syracuse.com
"The stellar
cast...Geno
Carr as the unflappable butler Underling."
Auburn Citizen
"An empty-headed
rich woman, Mrs. Tottendale (Sandra Karas), and the Arthur Treacher-sounding
butler (Geno Carr) trade sharp repartee like a vaudeville duo on their own
track. They also light up the stage in the first act's "Fancy Dress" and "Love
is Always Lovely" in the second. Director
Sayles, famous for his attention to casting, knew what he could get out of
Karas and Carr, who have been company favorites over many summers."
Syracuse
New Times
In the spring of 2010, Geno was seen as Beadle Bamford in Sweeney Todd at the
Cygnet Theatre in San Diego. Click on the image for more info.
"Just as repellent is his aide de camp Beadle Bamford,
oiling his way about the stage in a carefully detailed and beautifully sung
portrayal by Geno Carr"
"Carr
and Norby delivered a couple of "two tenors" moments that soared
musically into the countertenor stratosphere, scaling vocal heights
that were creepy and hilarious."
North County Times
"the nasty Beadle
(Geno Carr, excellent)"
sdnn.com
"Strong performances
stack up faster than the body count... his dastardly dandy of a henchman, The
Beadle (a satisfyingly icy Geno Carr)."
Union-Tribune
"...and Geno Carr does a great job as Turpin's accomplice The
Beadle"
StageSceneLa.com
"Other standouts are Steve Gunderson as evil hypocrite Judge
Turpin; Geno Carr as his nasty associate, the Beadle; Ashley Fox Linton as the
angel-voiced Johanna; and Tom Zohar as the simple-minded boy who becomes Mrs.
Lovett's assistant."
sandiego.com
"Geno Carr was all officious smarm as The Beadle."
The Broadway Critic
"With his sidekick The Beadle (Geno Carr is even more frightening and
slippery than the Judge) who follows close behind with an evil about him
more treacherous than one would imagine, this Victorian drama rings
true to its time."
sdjewishworld
"His balls reside in his truly evil henchman, The Beadle, excitingly played by Geno Carr, whose vocal prowess is evident throughout the show, most especially in the duet "Ladies in their Sensitivities" with Gunderson."
SD Theatre Scene
"The cast, too, is stellar, and includes many of the best singing actors
in San Diego. Standout voices include... Geno Carr and Steve Gunderson, whose Beadle
and
Judge Turpin perfectly complete each other..."
Talkin' Broadway Regional Reviews
"The villainous duo, Geno
Carr as The Beadle and Steve
Gunderson as Judge Turpin are convincingly easy to despise."
National Arts Digest
"The casting is inspired.Known actors exceed all expectations vocally and dramatically...Geno Carr
is marvelous as The Beadle, Judge Turpin's oily accomplice."
Uptown News
"But this cast is loaded with talent...The Beadle (Geno Carr), Kurt Norby as magician Pirelli and
Cynthia Marty as the beggar woman are excellent..."
gay & lesbian times
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Geno played Bob Cratchit in "A Christmas Carol" at North Coast Repertory Theatre during the 2009 holiday season.
"Carr is back and plays wonderfully off McMurtry as Bob
Cratchit"
gltnewsnow.com
"McMurtry heads a talented cast, including Geno Carr in the
role of Bob Cratchit. Carr comes through with flying colors."
North County Times
"The supporting cast teems with talent...joined by such top
local actors as Geno Carr..."
Union-Tribune
Geno finished a successful run in "I Love You Because" at North Coast Repertory Theatre in 2009. Click the picture for more info!
Geno
Carr, who's proved himself invaluable on San Diego stages, is a riot in his
multiple personifications, most of which push political correctness to its
extremes.
SD
Theatre Scene
"Director Simas has cast I Love You Because with a
sensational sextet of musical theater triple-threats...There's not a weak voice
in the bunch, making each and every Salzman-Cunningham song a show highlight...Completing
the cast, Geno Carr steals every scene he's in as a) a seen-it-all bartender,
b) a sassy (i.e gay) Spanish barista, and c) the "Chinese" waiter from hell..."
StageSceneLa.com
"Heather Anne Paton and Geno Carr step in skillfully with
multiple turns as bartenders as secondary roles (Carr is archly funny as a
faux-Chinese waiter with a Fu Manchu mustache..."
Union-Tribune
"Geno Carr and Heather Anne Paton, as various
drinking/dining servers and baristas, add spice to the blend..."
sandiego.com
"Geno Carr possesses a wonderfully secure voice as the
shape-shifting male factotem. He plays the genial bartender, as well as a stereotypically flouncy Latino barista and a surly faux-Chinese restaurant
waiter."
NorthCounty
Times
In summer of 2009, Geno directed one of his favorite shows: Little Shop of Horrors!!!
"Walter DuMelle as Joachim the overly dramatic king, and Geno Carr as the conniving Count Lothar, are a splendid team who carry the show from beginning to end. They are two delightful dimwits with chemistry and timing reminiscent of Laurel and Hardy, but they can also sing! In the second act, the two infiltrate the garden party to catch Niki in a tryst, and their bumbling interactions are as goofy as their lieder hosen shorts and bare legs.
In one scene, Carr slithers behind a chair, hoping to overhear a juicy conversation about his rival Niki. Little details like his fingers gripping the back of the chair add greatly to his diabolical persona."
sandiego.com
"The comic kudos go to musical theater veteran Geno Carr as thwarted, scheming Count Lothar, and as the King, syrup-voiced bass Walter DuMelle..."
San Diego News Network
A clear audience favorite soon became Geno Carr, as the frustrated Count LOTHAR (cousin to the King)... Geno's understanding of 'kamp' and satire was perhaps better than anyone else. Geno Carr was consistent in his humor, body language (and was a 'hoot' to watch)"
San Diego Theatre Scene (Rob Appel)
"The comics very nearly make off with the show. King Joaquin (Walter DuMelle) is well meaning but inept, and Lothar (Geno Carr, so fabulous in Cygnet's recent staged reading of Assassins) is a supercilious twit. Carr's falls are so fluid and DuMelle is so appealing and both sing so well that their every scene together lifts the show from the its tedious book, clunky lyrics and seemingly interminable length"
San Diego Theatre Scene (Charlene Baldridge)
The comedy awards go to DuMelle as the incompetent king and baritone Geno Carr as the pompous, equally inept Count Lothar. Carr has an engaging voice, commanding officiousness and excellent physicality. His sinking falls are gems. The scenes between king and count lift the ponderous proceedings considerably. Their diction is excellent. Sadly, the same cannot be said for all.
sdnews.com
Geno played Charles Guiteau in a staged reading of Sondheim's Assassins at the Cygnet Theatre in spring 2009.
“Highly personable Geno Carr delivered THE BALLAD OF GUITEAU, with great zest and humor.” SDPix.com
“Geno Carr wowed those assembled with his physical and vocal prowess as Charles Guiteau” San Diego Theatre Scene
Geno appeared as Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol at the North Coast Repertory Theatre in Solana Beach, CA during the 2008 holiday season.
