Recent work
Camillo in
The Winter's Tale Press
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Melia Bensussen
HARTFORD STAGE
Directed by Melia Bensussen
HARTFORD STAGE
"The stand out performers are Carman Lacivita as Camillo-Leontes' right-hand man"
-Broadway World
"ably played and, in a role easy to overlook, Carmen Lacivita as Camillo, a “king’s man” who switches which king he serves and is a model of probity in one of those radical shifts otherwise known as a Shakespearean plot"
-New Haven Review
"...Bensussen’s ability to find the humor , particularly with the role of Camillo... Played by Carman Lacivita, he has brilliantly found the humor in Camillo’s observation of political culture and politicians’ inability to accept error. His scenes with Robinson are some of the best in the play as their repartee is sharp and full of wit."
-Connecticut Examiner
"Carman Lacivita is excellent as Camillo"
-The Berkshire Edge
-Broadway World
"ably played and, in a role easy to overlook, Carmen Lacivita as Camillo, a “king’s man” who switches which king he serves and is a model of probity in one of those radical shifts otherwise known as a Shakespearean plot"
-New Haven Review
"...Bensussen’s ability to find the humor , particularly with the role of Camillo... Played by Carman Lacivita, he has brilliantly found the humor in Camillo’s observation of political culture and politicians’ inability to accept error. His scenes with Robinson are some of the best in the play as their repartee is sharp and full of wit."
-Connecticut Examiner
"Carman Lacivita is excellent as Camillo"
-The Berkshire Edge
Victor Prynne in
by NOEL COWARD
directed by MEREDITH MCDONOUGH
REPERTORY THEATRE OF ST. LOUIS
SEPT. 30 -OCT 23, 2022
directed by MEREDITH MCDONOUGH
REPERTORY THEATRE OF ST. LOUIS
SEPT. 30 -OCT 23, 2022
Private Lives Press
"Victor, Amanda’s abandoned husband, is played by the strikingly handsome Carman Lacivita. He makes Victor the only really sane character on stage. Yes, he’s a bit conventional, but he’s so real. He’s genuinely suave, his voice is soft and rich, and can he ever wear the beautiful clothes with which costumer Kathleen Geldard blesses him! He is grace incarnate."
-KDHX.org
"Carman Lacivita is humorously self-important and stuffy as the always alert, always judging Victor."
-ISSUU
"Also exceptional is Carman Lacivita, whose portrayal of the jilted Victor underscores his class stature as more of an everyman than Elyot. Lacivita's performance is more nuanced ... giving his character a more sympathetic demeanor."
-Broadway World
"Carman Lacivita is humorously self-important and stuffy as the always alert, always judging Victor."
-Riverfront Times
"Excellent work from... Lacivita comically bewildered as the more strait-laced Victor. When all four are together, the comic energy is especially strong."
-Snoops Theater Thoughts
"At the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis we have such experienced players playing Private Lives and providing the most enveloping and elevated kind of play as we have much fun playing along with the players"
-HEC Media St Louis
"Lacivita was debonair and a bit starchy as Victor"
-Poplife Stl
"Lacivita delightfully conveys the gentlemanly ways of the resplendent Victor."
-Ladue news
-KDHX.org
"Carman Lacivita is humorously self-important and stuffy as the always alert, always judging Victor."
-ISSUU
"Also exceptional is Carman Lacivita, whose portrayal of the jilted Victor underscores his class stature as more of an everyman than Elyot. Lacivita's performance is more nuanced ... giving his character a more sympathetic demeanor."
-Broadway World
"Carman Lacivita is humorously self-important and stuffy as the always alert, always judging Victor."
-Riverfront Times
"Excellent work from... Lacivita comically bewildered as the more strait-laced Victor. When all four are together, the comic energy is especially strong."
-Snoops Theater Thoughts
"At the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis we have such experienced players playing Private Lives and providing the most enveloping and elevated kind of play as we have much fun playing along with the players"
-HEC Media St Louis
"Lacivita was debonair and a bit starchy as Victor"
-Poplife Stl
"Lacivita delightfully conveys the gentlemanly ways of the resplendent Victor."
-Ladue news
Mr. Knightly in
by KATE HAMILL
based on the novel by JANE AUSTEN
directed by MEREDITH McDONOUGH
THE GUTHRIE THEATER
June 18 – August 21, 2022
Emma Press
"the dreamy Carman Lacivita"
-Aisle Say-Twin Cities
"As Knightley, Carman Lacivita adds a touching, steady grounding to Emma’s head-in-the-clouds enthusiasm...."
-Korean Quarterly
"Carman Lacivita, a Gentleman George, skillfully plays something of her straight husband Knightley with a shot of a stubborn kid."
-Twin cities-Paper writer
"She is well matched with Carman Lacivita, a charming New York-based actor making his Minnesota debut as Mr. Knightley. Lacivita has the boyish handsomeness that both appeals to Emma and marks him as a brotherly rather than a romantic figure in her life. He stands up briskly to her poor judgments, yet always projects an unfailing affection for her. "
-Talkin Broadway
"She's well matched in Carman Lacivita as her sparring partner/eventual suitor Knightley"
-Cherry and Spoon
"Ably playing something of her straight man is Carman Lacivita, a gentlemanly George Knightley with a dash of petulant child."
-Twin Cities/Pioneer Press
-Aisle Say-Twin Cities
"As Knightley, Carman Lacivita adds a touching, steady grounding to Emma’s head-in-the-clouds enthusiasm...."
-Korean Quarterly
"Carman Lacivita, a Gentleman George, skillfully plays something of her straight husband Knightley with a shot of a stubborn kid."
-Twin cities-Paper writer
"She is well matched with Carman Lacivita, a charming New York-based actor making his Minnesota debut as Mr. Knightley. Lacivita has the boyish handsomeness that both appeals to Emma and marks him as a brotherly rather than a romantic figure in her life. He stands up briskly to her poor judgments, yet always projects an unfailing affection for her. "
-Talkin Broadway
"She's well matched in Carman Lacivita as her sparring partner/eventual suitor Knightley"
-Cherry and Spoon
"Ably playing something of her straight man is Carman Lacivita, a gentlemanly George Knightley with a dash of petulant child."
-Twin Cities/Pioneer Press
To My Girls
by JC Lee
Directed by Stephen Brackett
Second Stage Theater
PRESS
Twelfth Night
directed by Sara Holdren
Two River Theater Company
Pride and Prejudice
directed by Jason O'Connell
Syracuse Stage
Carman played the iconic Mr. Darcy (Broadway World Best Actor-Central New York) in the Syracuse Stage production of Kate Hamill's Pride and Prejudice directed by Jason O'Connell and co-starring playwright Kate Hamill.
March 20-April 7, 2019
PRESS
"the desired Mr. Darcy (dark, cool and sexy Carman Lacivita)"
-Syracuse New Times
"The chemistry, comedy, and impressive character acting of the ensemble cast make this a knock-out production."
-Broadway World
"Carman Lacivita delivers a touching performance in the sympathetic role. Mr. Darcy is the most serious role in this production. Lacivita and Angela Janas' chemistry make you fall in love with Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet once again."
-Broadway World
"playfully brilliant...The entire cast demonstrates a fevered, frenetic focus...to single one out would suggest all are not at an equal high-level of performance -- which they are..."
-Syracuse.com
March 20-April 7, 2019
PRESS
"the desired Mr. Darcy (dark, cool and sexy Carman Lacivita)"
-Syracuse New Times
"The chemistry, comedy, and impressive character acting of the ensemble cast make this a knock-out production."
-Broadway World
"Carman Lacivita delivers a touching performance in the sympathetic role. Mr. Darcy is the most serious role in this production. Lacivita and Angela Janas' chemistry make you fall in love with Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet once again."
-Broadway World
"playfully brilliant...The entire cast demonstrates a fevered, frenetic focus...to single one out would suggest all are not at an equal high-level of performance -- which they are..."
-Syracuse.com
Pride and Prejudice
directed by Christopher V. Edwards
Dorset Theater Festival
Carman's performance as Mary and Bingley garnered a Broadway World Best Actor Nomination in the 2018 Season for Dorset Theater Festival’s production of Kate Hamill’s Pride and Prejudice.
PRESS
Playbill
Broadway World
Bennington Banner
Theatremania
Dorset Theatre Festival
The Berkshire Edge
The Berkshire Eagle
Seven Days Vermont
"Last but certainly not least, Carman Lacivita inhabits and exaggerates middle sister, Mary, to tremendous comedic effect. Described in Austen's novel as the plain sister, into music and moralizing, Mary in the hands of Lacivita becomes a veritable spook and the sincerest of malcontents. The effect is hilarious as she moans about constantly being left behind, forgotten, neglected and has a habit of startling others when she suddenly appears very nearby. Again, in stark contrast and in heightened exaggeration, Lacivita transforms into Bingley--a hyper-extrovert to Mary's introvert. There's no mistaking it; we've gone well beyond caricature when you realize the actor must have been asked to play his character as if he were a literal golden retriever. Nothing could be more apt for Austen's Mr. Bingley; the physical comedy pushes right into farce and invites the audience to enjoy the ride."
-Broadwayworld
"kudos must also go to a few actors who cross the gender line, particularly Lacivita, with his interpretation of ugly duckling Mary"
-Bennington Banner
"With devastating deadpan, Carman Lacivita plays the unlovely Mary as if she's a member of the Addams Family. Lacivita also has the show's silliest physical stunts as Mr. Bingley, who is portrayed as a puppy. Even at rest, this Mr. Bingley bounces on the balls of his feet, alert for a game of fetch."
-Seven Days Vermont
"Carman Lacivita plays the youngest, least attractive Bennet girl in a pensive, petulant, piquant manner, but is also Mr. Bingley, the handsome and aristocratic if awkward suitor of the eldest daughter, Jane. Late in the second act, he needs to be both characters in the same scene and this is handled with a physical humor that is just as funny as any single line in the show."
-Berkshire Edge
"Lacivita invents two very distinct and entertaining characters as the dour Mary and the puppy-dog perky Mr. Bingley"
-Berkshire On Stage
"a riotously funny production"
-Times Argus
Marvin's Room
directed by Anne Kauffman
Broadway
Carman originated the roles of Marvin and Bob in the Broadway Production of Marvin's Room by Scott McPherson.
Sense and Sensibility
Directed by Eric Tucker
Bedlam
Carman starred as Colonel Brandon in Bedlam's acclaimed production of Sense & Sensibility, at The Gym at Judson.
PRESS
“Blissfully delightful"
- Huffington Post
"Goofy, joyous and deeply moving"
- Daily News
"Carman Lacivita is excellent as the somewhat anguished Colonel Brandon"
-New York Theater Wire
"Downton Abbey on roller skates....Go! Go! Go!"
- Philadelphia Inquirer
"It’s by far the smartest Jane Austen adaptation to come along since Amy Heckerling’s Clueless,
and at least as much fun."
–WSJ
PRESS
“Blissfully delightful"
- Huffington Post
"Goofy, joyous and deeply moving"
- Daily News
"Carman Lacivita is excellent as the somewhat anguished Colonel Brandon"
-New York Theater Wire
"Downton Abbey on roller skates....Go! Go! Go!"
- Philadelphia Inquirer
"It’s by far the smartest Jane Austen adaptation to come along since Amy Heckerling’s Clueless,
and at least as much fun."
–WSJ