Flash Acts
A Virtual Play Festival
"Across"
by Olzhas Zhanaydarov
directed by Jamie Castaneda
presented by Arena Stage
You can check out "Across" here: www.flashactsfestival.org/event/across-u-s-production/
Mr. Knightly in
Emma
adapted by Kate Hamill
by Jane Austen
The Guthrie Theater
Cancelled by Covid-19
We were able to achieve one week of rehearsal before Covid-19 caught up with us at The Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. Click here to catch the dance rehearsal of what was coming! Hopefully we will be back!
Twelfth Night
Two River Theater Company
Carman as Antonio in Twelfth Night
directed by Sara Holdren
directed by Sara Holdren
Pride and Prejudice
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
Interview on WSYR ABC
To watch, click here:
Bridge Street with TeNesha Murphy
Pride and Prejudice
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
Broadway
directed by Anne Kauffman
Carman originates the roles of Marvin and Bob in the Broadway Production of Marvin's Room by Scott McPherson.
Candida
joins the Gingold Theatre Group Michael Cerveris and Blair Brown to play Lexy in Candida
Sense and Sensibility
Carman starred as Colonel Brandon in Bedlam's acclaimed production of Sense & Sensibility, at The Gym at Judson.
“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
joins the Gingold Theatre Group Michael Cerveris and Blair Brown to play Lexy in Candida
Sense and Sensibility
Carman starred as Colonel Brandon in Bedlam's acclaimed production of Sense & Sensibility, at The Gym at Judson.
“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