Press
Selected press for the work of Scott Ebersold
The View UpStairs
"More thoughtful than that, with sad, beautiful love songs performed by a soulful ensemble cast." — The New Yorker
"Ebersold's lavish staging transforms the entire theater into a comfy-seedy piano lounge." — Talkin' Broadway
"Smartly directed by Scott Ebersold... an important retrospective of the gay community: where we've been, where we are, and who we could — and should — be." — The Broadway Blog
"The show swells with heart, and its characters and the history they represent should rightly be celebrated and remembered." — Entertainment Weekly
Nerve
"These two daffy characters, directed with obvious affection by Scott Ebersold, engage in a satisfyingly comic escalation of confessions and demands." — The New York Times
"Adam Szymkowicz's creation aspires to more, and with Scott Ebersold's intelligent direction and the actors' engrossing portrayals of their complicated characters, Nerve manages to make the extra step." — The Gothamist
Mercutio Loves Romeo Loves Juliet Love
"Under Scott Ebersold's direction, the trio are totally convincing as teenagers." — Talkin' Broadway
"Sharply directed by Scott Ebersold (Off-Broadway's The View UpStairs), who gives the three ample moments of internal exploration that feel authentic and meaningful." — Front Mezz Junkies
"Keenly, tenderly aware of the pain of high school theater." — Ms. Magazine
The Great Divide
"The ins and outs and ups and downs of a relationship that skillfully escapes clichés." — TheaterScene.net
"Director Scott Ebersold keeps Crossman to a fast pace without stressing the occasional glib writing." — TheaterScene.net
Rare Birds
"Director Scott Ebersold elicits excellent performances from the cast." — Talkin' Broadway
"A ticking time bomb... Rare Birds is a story the world needs to hear." — nataliewritesthings.com
Children at Play
"Director Scott Ebersold and the company snatch up Seavey's gauntlet; the spot-on grimness of their concrete classroom perfectly offsets the explosively silly dance breaks, just as the palpable sweetness of the company only makes the chilling moments more paralyzingly awful." — Time Out New York
"The production, directed by Scott Ebersold and presented by Collaboration Town, is exemplary." — NYTheater.com
Paper Cranes
"Director Scott Ebersold brings the wry humor of Bentley-Quinn's characters to the forefront, ensuring that this sexually fearless show never falls into the trap of sensationalism." — Backstage
The Silent Concerto
"Director Scott Ebersold works wonders with The Silent Concerto, one of the most complex, ambitious pieces of new theater this side of Anton Chekhov." — Gay City News