HEAR AUDIENCE REVIEWS FOR
-THE playground- STAGE PIECE
“I am proud to know Michael and applaud his talent, courage and stamina. His voice is indeed needed to artistically lead us to all the aspects of his generation, even when we don’t want to see.”
- Peter Flint -
Broadway Director
“Michael’s years ahead of his time, both as a writer and as a director. His knowledge of what’s current and what’s “now” is the true genius that continues to attract top level of industry to his work.”
- Jeanne Elfant Festa -
Producer, Piper Cub Productions
“The Playground is an authentic howl of rage and it insists we take notice.”
- Nigel Sinclair -
Exec. Producer, “Sliding Doors”,
“Terminator 3”
“I have been fortunate to see his work. He immediately impressed me”
- John Swanbeck -
Director, “The Big Kahuna”
REVIEWS
“One thing is certain; Michael Leoni is a genius in progress and this play is a manifestation of his commitment, not just to society, but to the art of theater in general. And he’s just getting started - can’t wait to see what comes next!”
- Reviewsplays.com
“. . . effective staging yields involving moments under Michael Leoni’s direction. . . Commendably true-to-life is the psychological portrait of male hustlers.”
- LA Weekly
“Leoni directs, achieving striking imagery and moments of great power.”
- Backstage West
“Director Michael Leoni builds a frightening environment.”
- Entertainment Today
“Written and directed with gusty realism, and a lot of heart, after five years of research by Michael Leoni, this show is a wake up call for us all.”
- Backstage West
“It’s going to take me 24 hours to think about it because it’s that strong. I think it’s important and I think everyone should see it. I think it’s important for kids to see it. I have a daughter, 13 years old. I want her to see this! It’s very poignant, it’s good, and it stays with you, and I think kids need a drama like this.”
- Gene Kirkwood - Producer, Interscope/Paramount
“I love that you’re stripping down the blinders. And I love that you’re doing it in a way that’s really cool and really entertaining and profound. I really congratulate you on this. . . we need more.
- Leeza Gibbons - Radio
Personality, 104.3 KBIG LA
“THE PLAYGROUND is written and acted truthfully and authentically. . . you go beyond asking why its characters are on the streets; you want to know what their hopes and dreams are. --this is a play that moves the heart and the soul.”
- Jeanne Elfant Festa - Producer, Piper Cub Productions
