theatre director
PRESS & REVIEWS
"'Tape has all the right elements ... a perfect blend of satire, cynicism, edginess, and wry twisted humor...a ticking time bomb..."
- Jeff Walker, Lowcountry Today
"This concise storytelling, matched with the intimacy of Threshold's space and three fantastic actors, makes for both a shocking and enlightening experience."
2015 Theatre Charleston Awards
BEST Play BEST Director
BEST Lead Actor BEST Ensemble
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“With a flash of courage, director Jay Danner brought the words of Martin Sherman’s Bent to life."
- Mark A. Leon, Charleston Daily
"Jay Danner sensitively directs a remarkably memorable production with STANDOUT performances."
- Joseph Demerly Bell, Theatre Charleston
“Redemptive as it is heart-wrenching.”
"With a solid ensemble and directorial clarity, the sharp edge of its wit cuts with such precision that you may not realize you’re bleeding out."
"Becky Shaw is an addictive play that easily draws patrons into the mania, with Threshold Repertory Theatre presenting it masterfully."
- Jeff Walker, Lowcountry Today
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"‘Mine’ is a dark tale done right under the direction of Threshold Rep’s
Jay Danner. The work succeeds in giving us a detailed, intimate lens on the reeling gamut of emotions through one heightened moment in time."
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"[A] fine cast and thoughtful production...Uncle Vanya offers a meaty rumination and a bit of ribbing on the human race, one tragicomic chump at a time."
"Threshold Repertory Theatre finds the life and laughs in Uncle Vanya."
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“ Jay Danner’s work needs to be seen and experienced...his interpretation of 'The Elephant Man' is a testament to his fine body of work."
"Threshold’s production, which is directed by Jay Danner, does much to honor the fineness of the text...with craft and grace...."
"Danner’s enthusiasm for the story is heartening, to say the least."
"Adapted by Jay Danner, the transcripts are the genuine article, and pack plenty of dramatic tension in Winner's story. Danner's direction of this ensemble also delivers perfectly matched performances that are the special sauce of this production"
- Maura Hogan, Charleston City Paper
""Threshold Rep’s new artistic director picks up where others left off."
"Threshold Rep’s artistic director and set designer Jay Danner never fails to trick out the company’s black box in just-so appointments..."