Press Reviews/Interviews

2012 – 2015  Past Productions:

PRODUCTION HISTORY
BIKE SHOP -produced by TNC in 2015 began as a solo show created by and starring Elizabeth Barkan. It has now been expanded into a 4-person musical, and directed by Gretchen Cryer.

 

Reviews

“Ms. Barkan performs a multitude of characters with enthusiasm and grace captivating her audience from beginning to end.”
– Hi! Drama Theater Review   KRISTIN HARDWICK

” Her charisma and willingness to take risks is not only admirable but stretches her already impressive range of talent to new levels.”
–  Courtney Marie: theaterscene.net

“The show is sweet, and funny, and [Barkan] plays a variety of roles, the most amusing of which is a slightly crazed Spinning Rabbi, a great big valentine to bikes and their riders”  –
GRACE LICHTENSTEIN – NY Books Examiner

“Barkan’s confidence radiates”.  “Exuberant and vivacious…and aptly so, “Bike Shop” is a musical!”  – @stagebuddy “Bike Shop’ Sings Cycling’s Praises on the Stage, Who knew cycling could be so liberating — and devoid of controversy? A charming Elizabeth Barkan, the show’s creator and star, plays Bobby, who works at her family’s bike store in Williamsburg”
-SUZANE ERozdeba – NY IMES

“I sincerely applaud Elizabeth [Barkan] for having the courage to mount such an ambitious and uninhibited performance. I also applaud her creativity and admire her obvious commitment”-
BSNYC Culture Desk

“Bike Shop’ is a full circle trip from damage to repair”
www.thevillager.com

Hi! Drama Reviewed BIKE SHOP“  – Ms. Barkan performs a multitude of characters with enthusiasm and grace captivating her audience from beginning to end.”  It is that good!
KRISTIN HARDWICK – Hi! Drama Theater

Interviews

New York magazine  Bedford + Bowery.

Q&A: The League of American Bicyclists Q&A:
The League of American Bicyclists

An interview with Bicycle Retailer Magazine featuring Elizabeth Barkan

Featured interview with BikeNYC.org .BikeNYC.org .