The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh at Headwall Theatre Company
May-April 2025
Directed by Josh Lombard
"The tall, lithe and magnetic Brian Patterson is supreme as Katurian. Mr. Patterson’s kinetic physicality and soaring tenor voice enforce his galvanizing characterization as the play’s tortured centerpiece. Whether interacting with the ensemble, or narrating his character’s unsettling stories, Patterson is indelible."
-Darryl Reilly theaterscene.org
Photo by Laura Yost
"Brian Patterson plays the lead role masterfully, radiating anxiety, confidence and tenderness at exactly the right moments the entire time he is onstage, which is nearly every second of the roughly two-and-a-half-hour play. It does not take an artist to admire the fervor with which Patterson’s Katurian defends his craft, even as he endures the often torturous interrogation."
-Stephanie G. Meditz Queens Chronicle
Photo by Lauren Yost
Pride@Prejudice by Daniel Elihu Kramer at Chester Theatre Company
June-July 2022
"As Darcy he is a handsome, dashing figure who effectively conveys that prideful and condescending man. But it is the warmth and sweetness that he brings to the role that makes his Darcy so special that we really accept that he is worthy of Elizabeth. It is all the more fun when Patterson dons a pair of glasses and totally shifts into a gangling posture and dorky voice to interpret the tedious and annoying Mr. Collins...Patterson gives us a character so funny and irritating that there is no question why Elizabeth refuses his proposal."
-Jeannie Marlin Woods Berkshire On Stage FULL REVIEW
Photo by Tom Kelleher
Directed by Daniel Elihu Kramer
"The two leading characters, Elizabeth and Darcy, are played by terrifically engaging young actors..."
-J. Peter Bergman The Berkshire Edge FULL REVIEW
"...Brian Patterson, who seems to shapeshift into multiple roles in an instant before our very eyes."
-Bess Hochstein Splash Magazines FULL REVIEW
Photo by Andrew Greto
Photo by John Sowle
Clarkston by Samuel D. Hunter at Bridge Street Theatre
Directed by Daniel Elihu Kramer
April-May 2022
"When the audience is so close, the actors can use their eyes almost as if they're on film or TV, and Brian Patterson, playing Chris, is masterful at this; his eyes speak volumes, not always saying what his mouth does."
-Steve Barnes Times Union FULL REVIEW
"Patterson even manages to make his rejection of self believable as he curls himself into a failed volleyball on the floor of the stage. His rejection of reality was truly frightening...Both actors face these challenges and emerge winners..."
-J. Peter Bergman The Berkshire Edge FULL REVIEW