“...after showing his Shakespearean side all summer at Santa Cruz Shakespeare, its designate artistic director Charles Pasternak gets to show his suave, charismatic side here... Jewel’s production relies heavily on the solid abilities of its actors to show both the charms and comic foibles of Shaw’s characters. One such scene stealer is Allie Pratt... She and Pasternak are the heavyweights of this production.”
photo by Steve DiBartolomeo
“...the adroit cast keeps the witty repartee moving, with special praise... most resoundingly to “chocolate cream soldier” Charles Pasternak, who walks off with the last fifteen minutes of the production.”
…my episode of Wild West Chronicles premiered August 18, 2022 on INSP.
“...his clueless sidekick Sir Andrew Aguecheek (played by our future Artistic Director Charles Pasternak, who stole this show over and over)... Especially Charles Pasternak as the dapper, dumb-as-a-post Sir Aguecheek, determined to learn (if not understand) a few words of French, and duel with a much-better-trained opponent. Not only was the scene in which the acrobatic Pasternak leaps across pianos, romps up stairways, and pirouettes with abandon riotous, it was made even richer by the actor obviously having so much fun with his perfectly timed frolic.”
“...the comedic pair of drunken Sir Toby Belch and dim-witted fop Sir Andrew Aguecheek are hysterically portrayed by the outgoing and incoming artistic directors, Mike Ryan and Charles Pasternak (who’ll take over after the 2023 season).”
“Sir Andrew Aguecheek (a twitchy, acrobatic, delightfully droll Charles Pasternak)”
photos courtesy of Santa Cruz Shakespeare
The Tempest at SCS, ‘22
directed by Miriam Laube
costumes by Bee Modern
scenic by Dipu Gupta
photos courtesy of Santa Cruz Shakespeare
Twelfth Night at SCS, ‘22
directed by Paul Mullins
costumes by Bee Modern
scenic by Dipu Gupta
image design by Brittany Pirozzoli
So proud to be directing this miraculous original one-woman musical for the Hollywood Fringe Festival. Click on the image for tix. You’ll be able to say you saw it at its first Fringe. That’ll mean something some day.
I’ll be playing Sir Andrew Aguecheek in Twelfth Night & Antonio in The Tempest.
Two performances at Ensemble Theatre Company on Sunday, May 15: 2pm & 7pm. Tickets available HERE. And the wonderful exhibit, Through Vincent’s Eyes, continues at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art.
“Charles Pasternak delivers the script’s changes in a warm, fluid performance that’s a model of pacing and clarity.”
…a radio interview I did on KZSB AM 1290 Santa Barbara with Elizabeth Stewart on Vincent at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Topics also ranged around the rest of my career. Good convos within - enjoy!
photo by Zachary Andrews; design by Brain McDonald
Excited to present the one-man show, Vincent, about Vincent van Gogh, told from the perspective of his brother Theo. It is a co-production between the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Ensemble Theatre Santa Barbara. Currently there are only two shows, March 20, though more might be added. Click on the image above for tickets.
Had the honor of directing King John for Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s “Undiscovered Shakespeare” series. It was a wonderful experience, highlighted by my awesome cast.
“Charles Pasternak is no stranger to CVRep audiences, and he is always delightful to watch. His Henry tugs at our heartstrings, as he seems to lose control of the evening from the get-go—whether it’s a debate over whether his son gets a cookie in bed, a discussion of who’s the more successful astrophysicist, or the matter of who wins his wife’s affections.”
“As always, the casting at CVREP is excellent. In their production of LIFE X 3 all four actors hold their own by giving a depth and reality to each role.”
photos by Jim Cox
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Excited to direct this year’s Undiscovered Shakespeare for Santa Cruz Shakespeare: The Life and Death of King John. Performed on Zoom in three parts over three Thursdays in February. Each performance is paired with a Q&A with cast and guest scholar Jesse Lander (who edited the Arden 3rd!).
photo by the brilliant Peter Konerko
…more to come.