San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle "Go See It" production

Review: Talkin' Broadway

"Much of the magic of the SBMT production comes not just from the story and the music but from the scores of large and small decisions made by director Doug Brook to both spark and sparkle and even some breathtaking drama in scene after scene."

"There is not a stage in America that would not be proud of this must-see production now playing in Saratoga, with voices, acting, choreography, music and visuals appearing as magical and miraculous as the village of Brigadoon itself."

Review: Theatre Teacher Talk

"With superb direction by Doug Brook... this Brigadoon is sure to entertain..."

Review: Big River is a joyful musical ride down the Mississippi – Morgan Hill Life
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"...fine tuned direction by Doug Brook..."

Videos: Testimonials | Trailer | Sampler

Theatre Bay Area Awards finalists, Outstanding Performance (2), including one winner.

[reviews of show]:

Los Altos Stage Company presents the ultimate meta-musical – Mountain View Voice

"Director Doug Brook keeps things moving along with high-energy staging."

[title of show] – Talkin' Broadway

"Doug Brook directs the Lost Altos production in such a way as to ensure that the script's intention of appearing contemporaneous and spontaneous is upheld as much as possible."

"...the director makes many choices in staging the clever script that make the writing feel it is happening now while reminding us tongue-in-cheek that this is in fact a staged version."

[title of show] – The Road to 1,000

"Doug Brook has helmed an extremely intimate and well-connected [title of show]​..."

Theatre Bay Area Awards finalist, Outstanding Direction of a Musical

Theatre Bay Area Awards Recommended Production

Review: Mystery, murder, mayhem, and magic abound in SBMT's City of Angels – A Good Reed Review​
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"Director Doug Brook has his cast in almost constant motion when they are the focus of the action, and very effectively frozen when the focus shifts."

Review: Shakespeare in Hollywood – The Road to 1,000

"Doug Brook has carefully staged this Ken Ludwig farce by finding the right pacing for the hilarity to come through..."

"This production is a well-oiled machine."

"Brook's expert staging of ...Hollywood allows for the ebb and flow of the script to reach its full potential..."

Mini Review: Artsalot

"4 jewels out of 5"

Silicon Valley Small Theatre Awards – Standout Comedy Production

Previews:

Woodside is filled with The Sound of Music – Palo Alto Daily News

Woodside is Alive With the Sound of Music – Redwood City Patch

Reviews:

"A radiant and joyful production with show stopping numbers in aces. 4 1/2 jewels out of 5 in the review tiara!" – Artsalot

"A delight – this excellent show which likely will be enjoyed by many audiences" – The Campbell Express

Silicon Valley Small Theatre Awards – Standout Musical Production

Review: Palo Alto Daily News

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"'42nd Street' has zip"

"(SCP) are running their own sweet revival"

Review: The Campbell Express

"Merrily is a good show!"

"The performers are excellent, some great voices, good characterization..."

"Doug Brook does a great job of directing."

Review: Pacifica Tribune

"Zany toe-tapping and seriously silly, theater gem 'Lucky Stiff' plays the Spindrift"

"... a light-hearted musical for folks who just want to have fun."

"Under the sturdy direction of Doug Brook, absurdity and tenderness are often caught in the same sentence and well delivered."

"With this production's obvious visual of most actors as entertained as they are entertaining, it is clear that a good deal of love went into this Brook vision."

"... director Brook and his cast shake out any audience blues with a charming romp through music, merriment and a last will and testament to have yourself some fun."

Winner of six SCP 2003-2004 Season Awards:

Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Character Actor, Best Character Actress, Best Set

Run extended one week due to popular demand.

Review: The Milpitas Post

"Director Doug Brook drives the team to a nonstop, throttle to the wall, breakneck paced madcap farce replete with comic reverie, hilarious antics, and just plain fun."

Review: The Campbell Express

"Whatever Lola wants, she gave a great show... A light, fun show."

Production received two WVLO season ERMA Awards for acting.