THEATER 

Here are my latest theater projects.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at The Colonial Players, December 2019 — Co-Director

Erica Miller and Rowena Winkler do a wonderful job as Directors. The actors, including the child performers, easily navigate the stage and each other. They keep the laughs coming, but also make some thoughtful points about “showing patience, love, and acceptance,” as their notes say. This seems more important today than ever. 

Charles Green, DC Metro Theater Arts

Gypsy at 2nd Star Productions, June 2019 — Miss Cratchitt/Electra

An additional outfit which stood out was the flashing electric lights gimmick of one of the burlesque dancers, the appropriately named Electra (played by Rowena Winkler). This happens as a group of burlesque house dancers explains to Louise that striptease requires a gimmick (the musical routine “You Gotta Get a Gimmick,” which pulls out all the stops).  These gimmicks include using a blaring trumpet, cheap ballet dancing and the aforesaid flashing lights.

Matt Dreisonstok, The Prince George’s County Sentinel

Side Show at Dundalk Community Theatre, November 2018 — The Fortune Teller/Ensemble

With a talented ensemble full of vivacious individuals, it’s difficult to give them all their proper due. Look out for the Littlest Cossack (Temperance Oppel) and the ferociously optimistic and equally vocally talented Fortune Teller (Rowena Winkler).

Amanda Gunther, TheatreBloom

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at Prince George’s Little Theatre, April-May 2018 — Jolene/Ensemble & Dance Captain

With excellent comedic timing and a fabulous singing voice, Winkler really shines.

Rachel Durkin Duda, TheatreBloom

Into the Woods at Heritage Players, November 2017 — The Witch

Rowena Winkler as the Witch is possibly the most impressive female in the show. She has the comedy and emotion down for this multifaceted character. Winkler carries herself and the character as though they had just stepped out of the pages of your favorite fairytale.

Spencer Nelson, TheatreBloom

Nine at Colonial Players, April 2017 — Anabella/German Reporter/Ensemble

The ensemble is presented on multiple levels, lending interest and openness while focusing on the highlighted subjects. Every scene is perfectly staged to create access to each character — guiding the audience to a full understanding of their dynamics.

The Baltimore Sun