An actor, director, and theatre teacher, Peter Nason fell in love with the theatre at the tender age of six when he saw Mickey Rooney in “George M!” at the Shady Grove in Washington, D.C. He has appeared in dozens of productions around the country, helmed several films and directed over thirty plays. His love of the theatre, and his passion for the craft of acting and directing, has led him to reach hundreds of Florida teenagers to help make the stage their home. He has currently started a new theatre program at the CCMS Conservatory of the Arts where he hopes the students there will find the same joy of performing that he found.
A graduate of the University of Alabama and the Scuola Lorenzo de Medici in Florence, Italy, Peter is an award-winning playwright and has written for various periodicals and newspapers, including “The Tampa Tribune,” where he was a book reviewer and community columnist. One of his literary heroines, the late great Pauline Kael, summed up his philosophy of reviewing: “In the arts, the critic is the only independent source of information. The rest is advertising.” Peter resides in Wesley Chapel, Florida with his beloved Boston Terrier, Ike.
Review: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Comes Alive at the SPC Theater
June 24, 2023
June 24, 2023
Marguerite Reed and Jeffrey Walker III lead a cast that will give you a rollicking good time!
Exclusive: The 40 Greatest Songs by THE BEACH BOYS Ranked - The Perfect Playlist for Your Summer Vacation
June 14, 2023
June 14, 2023
'Good Vibrations'? 'California Girls'? 'I Get Around'? See where your favorite Beach Boys songs land on the list!
Review: Tampa Repertory Theatre's Riveting Production of Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS
June 6, 2023
June 6, 2023
Led by a top-tiered cast, Tampa Rep’s ALL MY SONS finally gives us the production that this tremendous script deserves!
Review: Rodgers & Hammerstein's THE SOUND OF MUSIC at the Carrollwood Players
June 3, 2023
June 3, 2023
The von Trapp children will melt your heart!
Review: SINGLE WIDE SAVIOR at the TAMPA FRINGE FESTIVAL
May 14, 2023
May 14, 2023
A mostly improvised affair, it does the soul good, no matter what your religious leanings.
Review: Laila Lee's LIGHT BRINGER 2: THE CHASE at the TAMPA FRINGE FESTIVAL
May 13, 2023
May 13, 2023
Ms. Lee gets a friend request from herself, and then her world spins into a living nightmare.
Review: JON BENNETT: AMERICAN'T Is a Triumph at the TAMPA FRINGE FESTIVAL
May 13, 2023
May 13, 2023
The Aussie comedian packs quite a punch with his latest!
Review: Jem Rolls' MAXIMUM CRUSOE at the 7th Annual TAMPA FRINGE FESTIVAL
May 13, 2023
May 13, 2023
Maximum entertainment in the hands of a master storyteller.
Review: Pam Harbaugh's Delightful, Award-Winning CASSEROLE at the Early Bird Dinner Theatre
May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023
I wish more people in the world were like Claire Wilson. As the central character in Pam Harbaugh's endearing, award-winning CASSEROLE, she exudes such enthusiasm, liveliness, acceptance, strength, quirkiness and, best of all, love. Speaking in a midwestern accent with enough 'doncha knows' and 'You betchas' to make Fargo-fans happy, Claire is a gem of a soul, a godly woman who doesn't condemn or even judge. She celebrates her bizarre recipes with a smile and a hug, and she represents the very best of us. She may not be perfect, but she comes mighty close.
Review: With River Ridge High School's Talented Royal Knight Stage Company's Production, MEAN GIRLS Is So Fetch!
May 1, 2023
May 1, 2023
The musical may have many flaws, but this is one stellar production of it featuring so many fabulously talented teens.
Review: American Stage Presents RAGTIME: THE MUSICAL IN THE PARK
April 16, 2023
April 16, 2023
Despite some issues, it's a dream of a show!
Review: Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron's FUN HOME at the Carrollwood Players
March 20, 2023
March 20, 2023
Gutsy. Heartbreaking. Life-affirming. Meaningful. Deep. Painful. And brilliant.
Review: West Orange High School Thespian Troupe 1983 Makes History With Their Production of THE PROM
March 19, 2023
March 19, 2023
It's a courageous musical to perform, especially in Florida, especially this year. Kudos to all!
Review: Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY at the Manatee Players
March 11, 2023
March 11, 2023
Directed and choreographed by Rick Kerby, this production of Sondheim's groundbreaking musical is given an A+ treatment.
Review: Douglas Lyons' CHICKEN & BISCUITS at the Asolo Repertory Theatre
February 19, 2023
February 19, 2023
As its title suggests, it's like theatrical comfort food.
Feature: THE 50 GREATEST SONGS BY BURT BACHARACH
February 12, 2023
February 12, 2023
Reviewer Peter Nason ranks his choices for Burt Bacharach's top 50 tunes.
Review: GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER? at the Carrollwood Players
February 11, 2023
February 11, 2023
Based on the classic 1967 film, it's mightily entertaining with a great message and a strong cast led by Kym Welch.
Review: Paul Potenza Will Break Your Heart as THE ELEPHANT MAN at The Tampa Repertory Theatre
February 6, 2023
February 6, 2023
Sometimes a show comes along that is so powerful, at times shattering, with a top-flight cast, that it deserves two Broadway World reviews. Tampa Rep's production of THE ELEPHANT MAN certainly fits into that category. My BWW colleague, Drew Eberhard, saw the show at its final preview, and I had the honor of attending its opening weekend. At the play's center is a performance by Paul Potenza in the title role that should have anyone reading this sentence to stop what they're doing and obtain their tickets ASAP. THE ELEPHANT MAN runs at the HCC Studio Theater in Ybor City thru February 19th, so you better hurry.
Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at the West Coast Players
January 29, 2023
January 29, 2023
You've never seen a LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS quite like this!
Review: Matt McGee in American Stage's WONDERFUL LIFE
December 18, 2022
December 18, 2022
A perfect cup of Christmas cheer, thanks to one of our area's most essential artists!
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