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The Land of Swollen Faces at The Tank!

"...the humanity of the character and the drama of the situation emerge with all the intensity that the actor Joseph Franchini under the guidance of Laura Caparrotti and Jay Stern has managed to give ".

                                                   Manuela Caracciolo, La Voce Di New York

"His performance is highly engaging.  He creates a character that pulls the audience into the story, leaving a powerful impression on everyone watching.......Joseph Franchini creates an endearing character.  His Wimpy is simple minded and delightful.  The audience is amused by him, and builds trust in him."

                            Domenick Danza, https://morethantheplay.blogspot.com/        

Zamboni by Sean-Patrick O'Brien in the NYC Fringe Festival:

​"Joseph Franchini brings Jamie to life in the new play “Zamboni” by Sean-Patrick O’Brien, being presented as part of the N.Y. International Fringe Festival, with a remarkably honest and vulnerable performance. Mr. Franchini fills his character with uncertainty, frailty, instability, and addiction all the while showing the strength to attempt to overcome temptations, change his inevitable destiny and search for a love he has never experienced. It is a performance that is not easy to watch but should not be missed."

​                                 Joseph Verlezza, Theatrereviews.com                                         

"...everyone had immense chemistry with Joseph Franchini's Jamie.  Franchini gave a heartbreaking performance."

                                 Michael Block, theatreinthenow.com

"I was struck by the immense talent of the actors in their performances, especially Joseph Franchini"

​                                  Amy Gijsbers van Wijk, theateriseasy.com

​"Joseph Franchini is such a fantastic actor that we find ourselves sympathetic towards him and really hope that he and LeeAnn can scare away their demons." 

                                  Eva Heinemann, Hi!Drama

​The Navigator, New York Production and  the Hollywood Fringe Festival: 

"Mr. Franchini is a nicely calibrated study in sweaty, wide-eyed  agitation, communicating with the world solely through his  car phone"                

                                   Andy Webster, The NY Times 

"Joseph Franchini delivers a flawless performance as Dave -  a difficult role that could easily have come across as pathetic,  pitying, bumbling, or thoughtless in the wrong hands."                               Cinesnatch                                                                                                                                                                            

"Franchini is a wonder to watch as he explodes in joy, anger,  and sadness as he follows the guidance of his car companion."        

                                        Shari Barret, broadwayworld.com    

"Coming from the original New York production, actors  Joseph Franchini and Kelly Anne Burns nail their respective  roles as driver and disembodied voice GPS. Franchini very  believably plays Dave’s range of emotions, which run the gamut from elation to frustration"

                                     Gil Kaan, Culture Spot LA                                        

"Joseph Franchini is excellent as Dave, grounding the hilarious  script in his honest reactions to his unexplained fortune.”                    

                                     Flavorpill, John Peacock *Editor's Pick* 

"Joseph Franchini plays Dave with great verve and compassion,  delivering a performance that’s funny and human.”                                                               

                                     Martin Denton, Indie Theatre Now

"Franchini's open face poignantly reveals Dave's uncertainty and  pain as he grows first dependent upon, then resentful of his  unexpected source of guidance."                                           

                                           Shari Perkins, Theatre Online 

“The staging is marvelously persuasive. I especially admired  Joseph Franchini. He’s wonderful.”                     

                                                             Theatrescene.net

Mrs. Warren's Profession: 

From Off Off Broadway.com: 

“Joseph Franchini’s performance as Praed is also a gem, from the  time he nervously approaches to meet Vivie and becomes inexorably  drawn into the family’s drama.  He too is rather helpless and limited  product of his station.” 

From BroadwayWorld.com: 

“Franchini is hilariously affected and foppish (he is especially  well-served by David Withrow's wonderful costumes).” 

From The Fab Marquee: 

“Joseph Franchini was enjoyable as Praed; he had the character down pat!” 

 "A mere switch of a hat and mustachioed Joseph Franchini  becomes the entire towns' folk from baker to tax collector.  Joseph Franchini makes directorial magic by bringing naturalism  with commedia dell'arte flair into masterful balance."