As The Suspects in MURDER FOR TWO
"This show could not be possible without the two astonishingly talented and energetic performers, Brandon Lambert, who plays the wanna-be detective, and Martin Landry, whose preposterous versatility creates 13 distinct suspects, with identifiable quirks and mannerisms that told which one he playing each time."
"These two performers are balls of fire who never stop to take even a short breath during 90 minutes straight of doing what entertainers do — entertain."
- Martha Keravuori and Chuck Galle, Triangle Arts and Entertainment
"This unique whodunit mystery is like nothing viewers have seen before. That’s because only two piano-playing actors carry the whole script, including innocent-faced Brandon Lambert as ambitious officer Marcus Moscowicz, and the hilarious and hugely talented Martin Landry as…well…everyone else. Thirteen characters exist within this short script, but these two actors manage to embody them all. While it might seem that the “hook” of having one actor do so many parts would grow old as the show marches on, it doesn’t. Thanks to Landry’s mastery, it actually grows more fascinating. He deftly moves from one character to the next, cleverly utilizing repeated mannerisms and movements and small accessories so that viewers, amazingly, never get confused about who he is portraying and when. In fact, that’s part of the magic of this show because, by the time it’s over, viewers will feel as if each character was real and present…even though they’re all embodied in one person."
- Susie Potter, Triangle Arts and Entertainment
"Landry cycles through multiple roles as all the suspects and contributes to most of the frenetic zaniness of the show while sporting his musical dexterity. His nimble handling of the variety of personalities, from the not-really-grieving widow to a tempestuous ballerina to a cloying psychiatrist is a fine example of stagecraft mastery in motion."
- Kim Jackson, RDU on Stage
". . .it is one of the best performances I've seen by an actor in a long time."
- Nicki Medford, Macaroni Kid
"These two performers are balls of fire who never stop to take even a short breath during 90 minutes straight of doing what entertainers do — entertain."
- Martha Keravuori and Chuck Galle, Triangle Arts and Entertainment
"This unique whodunit mystery is like nothing viewers have seen before. That’s because only two piano-playing actors carry the whole script, including innocent-faced Brandon Lambert as ambitious officer Marcus Moscowicz, and the hilarious and hugely talented Martin Landry as…well…everyone else. Thirteen characters exist within this short script, but these two actors manage to embody them all. While it might seem that the “hook” of having one actor do so many parts would grow old as the show marches on, it doesn’t. Thanks to Landry’s mastery, it actually grows more fascinating. He deftly moves from one character to the next, cleverly utilizing repeated mannerisms and movements and small accessories so that viewers, amazingly, never get confused about who he is portraying and when. In fact, that’s part of the magic of this show because, by the time it’s over, viewers will feel as if each character was real and present…even though they’re all embodied in one person."
- Susie Potter, Triangle Arts and Entertainment
"Landry cycles through multiple roles as all the suspects and contributes to most of the frenetic zaniness of the show while sporting his musical dexterity. His nimble handling of the variety of personalities, from the not-really-grieving widow to a tempestuous ballerina to a cloying psychiatrist is a fine example of stagecraft mastery in motion."
- Kim Jackson, RDU on Stage
". . .it is one of the best performances I've seen by an actor in a long time."
- Nicki Medford, Macaroni Kid
As Marcus Moscowicz in MURDER FOR TWO
"Martin Landry also does an excellent job as Marcus. As the “straight man” stuck in a whirlwind of comedic madness, Landry’s bewilderment reflects that of the audience’s. That isn’t to say his character is a wet blanket by any means. Landry’s performance is more than lively enough to keep up with the play’s hectic pace."
- Erik Nikander, The Arts Fuse
- Erik Nikander, The Arts Fuse
As Ransome Foster in THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE
"Landry . . . plays Ranse as sensitive but not saintly. He’s sort of an accidental hero, wishing to do the right thing but prodded to action as much by love as by principle. Landry has a rich, resonant voice and an engaging presence."
- Bob Curtwright, Kansas.com |
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As Music Director and Pianist/Conductor of REAL MEN
"There’s plenty of talent on the stage, and that includes conductor-keyboardist Martin Landry and [drummer] Brian Radock."
- David Finkle, Huffingtonpost.com
"The show is cleverly written by Paul Louis and Nick Santa Maria, with impeccable musical direction by Martin Landry and exquisite arrangements by Manny Schvartzman."
- Deborah Anderson, offoffonline.com
- David Finkle, Huffingtonpost.com
"The show is cleverly written by Paul Louis and Nick Santa Maria, with impeccable musical direction by Martin Landry and exquisite arrangements by Manny Schvartzman."
- Deborah Anderson, offoffonline.com
As George Bailey in IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE - A LIVE RADIO PLAY
FOR THE HARBOR LIGHTS THEATRE COMPANY PRODUCTION, 2013:
"Special mention, however, must be given to Martin Landry, whose performance as George Bailey is nothing short of extraordinary. Landry channels just enough of film-role originator Jimmy Stewart to give his character a sense of the familiar, but he more than makes the role his own. And he does so with such a natural sense of dialogue and delivery that you forget you're watching a voice actor standing in front of a microphone. It would be easy to recommend this show for Landry alone."
- Pete Hempstead, TheaterMania.com
FOR THE MILE SQUARE THEATRE PRODUCTION, 2012
"Martin Landry plays a perfect doe-eyed dreaming Bailey."
- Amanda Palasciano, HudsonReporter.com
"In particular, Martin Landry seems to come straight from the 1940s as the overly generous George. The breakdown sequence is tragic in the sense that it's been building up inside Landry's George for years and years. Landry is spot-on in both dramatic material like that, or the play's lighter faire."
- Brett Epstein, TheatreOnline.com
"Special mention, however, must be given to Martin Landry, whose performance as George Bailey is nothing short of extraordinary. Landry channels just enough of film-role originator Jimmy Stewart to give his character a sense of the familiar, but he more than makes the role his own. And he does so with such a natural sense of dialogue and delivery that you forget you're watching a voice actor standing in front of a microphone. It would be easy to recommend this show for Landry alone."
- Pete Hempstead, TheaterMania.com
FOR THE MILE SQUARE THEATRE PRODUCTION, 2012
"Martin Landry plays a perfect doe-eyed dreaming Bailey."
- Amanda Palasciano, HudsonReporter.com
"In particular, Martin Landry seems to come straight from the 1940s as the overly generous George. The breakdown sequence is tragic in the sense that it's been building up inside Landry's George for years and years. Landry is spot-on in both dramatic material like that, or the play's lighter faire."
- Brett Epstein, TheatreOnline.com
As Angel Mike/Music Director for SON OF A GUN
"The cast is not only perfect in their delivery of these tunes, but the sheer virtuosity of this tight ensemble is astounding. There is no band, spare the one in the play, so all of the music is produced by the actors on stage, each of whom plays between three and six different instruments."
". . .music director Martin Landry (who also doubles as 'Angel Mike' onstage) also deserve(s) a round of applause for delivering perfect balance (I never strained to hear an actor) to a rock musical in such an intimate space."
- Zachary Stewart, TheatreMania.com
". . .music director Martin Landry (who also doubles as 'Angel Mike' onstage) also deserve(s) a round of applause for delivering perfect balance (I never strained to hear an actor) to a rock musical in such an intimate space."
- Zachary Stewart, TheatreMania.com
As Chef/Music Director for BRUNCH - THE MUSICAL
". . .an onstage band of four excellent musicians. . ."
"But the showstopping number is delivered by Martin Landry as the Germanic chef. He sings 'If I Vas a Vaiter' as a paean to a less stressful job than his own (or so he thinks). Landry does remarkable triple duty as actor, musical director (conducting his quartet in his chef's hat and apron with a wooden stirring spoon), and pianist."
- Robert Windeler, Backstage Magazine.
". . . [You'll] really enjoy musical director Martin Landry’s double duty as “Chef,” a German transplant who 'vants to be a vaiter.'"
- Paul Cozby, About.com
"An especially comical moment is the brief appearance by the chef, played by Martin Landry. Landry is also the production’s musical director and band’s keyboardist, and can be seen conducting on stage in full costume with his oversized wooden spoon... [His] lamentation on the demands of a chef and idealization of the 'easy life' as a waiter, 'If I Vas a Vaiter,' is laugh-out-loud funny and gets the most rambunctious reaction of the evening."
- Show Business Weekly
"[There] was one hyperexaggerated performance that had me in stitches: Chef, played by music director Martin Landry, and his outrageously campy, badly accented rendition of 'If I Vas a Vaiter.' Seeing him later conduct the band in full costume while waving a ladle made my night."
- CityScoopsNY.com
"General audiences will snort mimosas through their noses, however, during the chef's ode to culinary cacophony, 'If I Vas a Vaiter.'"
"The ensemble is strong and the band is flawless and each does their part to accurately define the reality of the play."
- mmtheatre.blogspot.com
"Musical director Martin Landry keeps a tight beat with a strong rhythm section and collaborative piano underscore that prevents a cookie-cutter Broadway sound. The band performs along the scaffolding above stage left, providing an inventive approach that provides additional room onstage and adds a little more style to the show. Mr. Landry also plays Chef in the play, a hilarious bit part that allows him to continue conducting: he remains in character throughout, never removing his white smock or floppy hat, and conducting with a wooden spoon."
- newtheatrecorps.blogspot.com
"But the showstopping number is delivered by Martin Landry as the Germanic chef. He sings 'If I Vas a Vaiter' as a paean to a less stressful job than his own (or so he thinks). Landry does remarkable triple duty as actor, musical director (conducting his quartet in his chef's hat and apron with a wooden stirring spoon), and pianist."
- Robert Windeler, Backstage Magazine.
". . . [You'll] really enjoy musical director Martin Landry’s double duty as “Chef,” a German transplant who 'vants to be a vaiter.'"
- Paul Cozby, About.com
"An especially comical moment is the brief appearance by the chef, played by Martin Landry. Landry is also the production’s musical director and band’s keyboardist, and can be seen conducting on stage in full costume with his oversized wooden spoon... [His] lamentation on the demands of a chef and idealization of the 'easy life' as a waiter, 'If I Vas a Vaiter,' is laugh-out-loud funny and gets the most rambunctious reaction of the evening."
- Show Business Weekly
"[There] was one hyperexaggerated performance that had me in stitches: Chef, played by music director Martin Landry, and his outrageously campy, badly accented rendition of 'If I Vas a Vaiter.' Seeing him later conduct the band in full costume while waving a ladle made my night."
- CityScoopsNY.com
"General audiences will snort mimosas through their noses, however, during the chef's ode to culinary cacophony, 'If I Vas a Vaiter.'"
"The ensemble is strong and the band is flawless and each does their part to accurately define the reality of the play."
- mmtheatre.blogspot.com
"Musical director Martin Landry keeps a tight beat with a strong rhythm section and collaborative piano underscore that prevents a cookie-cutter Broadway sound. The band performs along the scaffolding above stage left, providing an inventive approach that provides additional room onstage and adds a little more style to the show. Mr. Landry also plays Chef in the play, a hilarious bit part that allows him to continue conducting: he remains in character throughout, never removing his white smock or floppy hat, and conducting with a wooden spoon."
- newtheatrecorps.blogspot.com