Star Telegram and Theatre Jones list Topdog/Underdog in Best Theatre in the DFW area for 2011
#3. Topdog/Underdog
It was also the second production directed at Jubilee Theatre by its new artistic director, Tre Garrett, and he lived up to the promise
#2. Topdog/Underdog
It was one of the most powerful and insightful dramas to grace our local stages in years.
The New Kid on the Block
Jubilee Theatre’s Tre Garrett writes about his first year in Fort Worth, and on looking to the future
Here we go, we can do great things here…
DC Theatre Scene - The Legend of Buster Neal
Director Tre Garrett has knitted together the ensemble to rich ends.
Washington Post
Under the direction of Tre Garrett, the strong cast brings vividly to life Alexander’s sextet of working-class African American men and boys, all struggling to survive and do right by one another.
Theatre Jones – Mark Lowry
Jubilee Theatre raises the stakes with a gripping Topdog/Underdog.
The result, in the hands of Garrett, Jeremiah and Parker, is riveting theater that deserves bigger crowds. Jubilee is upping the ante, and the audiences should as well.
Star-Telgram – Punch Shaw
With ‘Topdog/Underdog,’ Fort Worth’s Jubilee Theatre puts rage onstage.
The rage is so real and ever-present that you can almost touch it.This production succeeds, Jubilee artistic director Tre Garrett, exploits the contrasts artfully and does a fine job of monitoring the constantly changing emotional levels of the piece.
Front Row – D. Magazine
Just two shows into his tenure at Jubilee, and Tre Garrett has put his stamp on an already excellent theater that demands serious attention and full houses.
CriticalRant.com – Robert Neblet
Once on This Island - It’s a memorable, dynamic introductory statement by Jubilee’s new artistic director Tre Garrett. Expect highly creative, entertaining productions from him in the future.
DFW.com – Punch Shaw
Once on This Island - Garrett’s brisk direction infuses the show with a relentless forward motion. He creates and maintains the atmosphere of the piece well, giving it all a cheerful, sunny glow.
Arts and Culture Magazine / Criticalrant.com
“He may only be 30 but he’s packed a lifetime of experience into the past decade.” The combination of fine-tuning multi-faceted talents and skills with superior mentorship has opened many doors.
Fort Worth Weekly
As Artistic Director of Jubilee Theatre, I select and shape and entire season
THE STAR-TELEGRAM Jubilee Theatre Names New Artistic Director
“Tre’s impressive list of directing accomplishments and undeniable enthusiasm for the theatre make him a natural fit for Jubilee,” Joy Thomas, Jubilee’s board president said in a statement.”
ARTSEEK.net and DFW.com Jubileee Theatre Hires New Director
Jubileee Theatre hires 29-year-old Houston native as its new artistic director.
“If it’s buzzing in New York, if it’s buzzing in D.C., it should be buzzing in Fort Worth.” said Garrett.
New Theatre Reviews Pittsburgh critic- Carlos Tucker
Hambone is masterfully directed by young director Tre Garrett. The play is laugh out loud funny and at the same time touching and serious. The actors move with energy and not one moment is wasted. This is a great time at the theatre.
Washington City Paper
Tre Garrett’s staging for the African Continuum Theater Company is both bracingly brisk and resourceful on a budget, using rudimentary shifts in lighting, costuming, and a few spare props to delineate period. Nothing is extraneous–no movement wasted, no emotion sentimentalized or overblown. Garrett’s definitely a talent worth watching.
Bob Mondello of the Washington City Paper
“Draft Day” is in almost every sense, a cause for rejoicing and an unequivocal slam dunk.
Washington Post critic - Peter Marks
The piece is staged by Tre Garrett with an appealing lack of pretension: just a few props, a few lighting cues and some incidental music. “Draft Day” signals the kind of initiative that adds luster to a small company’s mission. “Draft Day” is a brisk exposure to an engaging argument.
Curtain Up Theatre Magazine critic Rich See
Director Tre Garrett has made the words and the story the focal point of the show.
WashingtonTheatre.com critic Christopher Correa
Director Tre Garrett has placed his team of five players on court and coached all to victory. His is a production comprised of too many highlights to single out for instant replay.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette critic- Anna Rosenstein
“Hambone” review – Director Tre Garrett, who designed the set along with Southers, keeps the actors moving smoothly and naturally between them so there are never extended periods during which views might be obstructed.
My Favorite Things Jazz
Overall I had a great time. The music was enthralling. Experiencing it in the historic Apollo Theater enhanced the special character of the performance. Kudos to one and all and especially to Art.
Jubilee Theatre's mission is to create and present theatrical works which reflect the African-American experience.