Twelfth Night – Frank Simons Drama-logue “Performance Award” winner as Malvolio.
“Frank Simons' transition from snobbish steward to simpering suitor an especially hilarious stand-out.”
Elias Stimac – Drama-logue
“…picture Malvolio (Frank Simons) as Pepe Le Pew gone mad….” Pick of the Week
Connie Monaghan – LA Weekly
“My personal favorite involved the character Malvolio, played by Frank Simons. Not only did he make me laugh the most, but he demonstrated an extraordinary range of attitudes and emotions.”
Stephen J. Thomas – Social Review
“The lady’s steward, Malvolio, is played magnificently by Frank Simons.”
Diana Alanis – Valley Vantage
Film Chinois – Ovation Award, “Best New Play.”
"A much needed distraction is provided by the deliciously villainous Frank Simons as the reptilian Belgium Ambassador…Simons is the only cast member who appears able to generate any heartfelt fervor, as the Ambassador executes his own angst-filled agenda…”
Julio Martinez - Variety
“The Ambassador (Simons) is believable whether lecherous or a terrified captive…”
Beth Temkin – Tolucan Times
Dracula , the Comedy – Frank Simons “Actor of the Year” – Leader Newspapers, Glendale News-Press.
“… and sends for Professor Van Helsinki…this Christopher Lloyd resembler…keeps denying his thick German accent, his Nazi goose-stepping struts, and an uncontrollable impulse to exclaim “Heil!”…Frank Simons gives a riveting performance in the role. Onstage for almost every moment of this 60 odd minutes, two act trip, Simons lets loose with both barrels, skillfully avoiding overkill.”
Alan Raeburn – Accent, Glendale News-Press
Deathtrap – Frank Simons “Best Actor” Season, Palos Verdes Players
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RAVE!...at the top of the list is Simons, whose Sidney is charming and erudite yet thoroughly grounded in matters of the flesh. Simons’ comic side is every bit as good as his menacing one, and his ability to deftly switch from one to the other keeps the viewer constantly off balance.”
Kathryn Martin – Daily Breeze
…Frank Simons as the Mephistolian playright Sidney Bruhl, the role played by Michael Cain in the 1982 movie, stands out. A mix between a madman and the devil himself, Simons holds the audience in the palm of his hand, setting us up for shock and disbelief with great timing.”
Palos Verdes Peninsula News
A Christmas Carol – A ‘Circus’ Christmas Carol
“Frank Simons grounds the production with a Scrooge who looks like Lionel Barrymore and segues vividly from his early framing role as the Stage Manager through the suffering miser years to his joyful epiphany on Christmas Morning.”
Laura Hitchcock – CurtainUp.com
“Frank Simons is the haired …stage manger…forced to take on the role of Scrooge. Simons is wonderfully grumpy and still appealing and his fringe of white hair which gets more messed up as he gets more frightened, is amazing.”
John Farrell – Long Beach Press-Telegram
Capital
“…Frank Simons creates a unique and full-bodied comic character with Pentil. His wild hair and bug eyes practically scream ‘whack-job,’ but Simons hints at a cracked hyperintelligence under the surface.”
Paul Hodgins – Orange County Regisister
A-Bomb Beauties
“Frank Simons will capture your heart with his Art Carney-like presence in a scarlet doorman’s suit…an outfit that can barely contain his bubbling generosity and sincerity. The most touching scene is when he finally looks upon Kumi’s scarred face but sees only the light in her eyes.”
Debbi K. Swanson – Santa Monica Evening Outlook
The Water Hole
“Yet Simons, a …Dramalogue award winner, easily nets the most laughs with his vivid facial expressions and fluid body movements.”
Eric H. Roth – Village View
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