REVIEWS
IN THE HEIGHTS - Berklee College of Music 2016
The best theatrical experience of my life. - Zack Bloom, Medium.com
FUNNY GIRL - Village Theatre 2014
Director Steve Tomkins and Choreographer Kristin Holland have captured the perfect style and tone for this World War I
era tuner, which certainly keeps the fun of the piece alive. - Jay Erwin, Broadway World
The great dance numbers by Kristin Holland were smartly executed and thoroughly delightful.
- Jerry Kraft, SeattleActor.com
The singing and dancing honor the spirit of “Funny Girl” with precision, emotion and a heaping helping of pizzazz.
-Peter Clark, The Issaquah Press
Enchanting choreography by Kristin Holland - Miryam Gordon, Miryam's Theatre Musings
CHICAGO - Village Theatre 2013
WINNER 2013 Gregory Award for Best Overall Production
Kristin Holland’s stunning choreography provides the perfect mix of sizzle, sass and sex. - Dewey Mee, The Daily Record
Kristin Holland’s choreography matches any flashy routines you’ll see on Broadway. - Nancy Worrsam, Arts Stage
The choreography pays appropriate homage to Fosse and still manages to put Holland's own mark on the well
accomplished dance - Jerry Kraft, SeattleActor.com
Killer choreography from Kristin Holland – Jay Irwin, Broadway World
THE PRODUCERS - Village Theatre 2012
WINNER 2012 Gypsy Rose Lee Award for Outstanding Choreography
Impeccably choreographed with giddy glee and gaudy grace by Kristin Holland - David Edward-Hughes, Talkin' Broadway
Smartly choreographed by Kristin Holland - Misha Berson, The Seattle Times
Dazzling choreography by Kristin Holland - Deborah Stone, The Woodinville Weekly
It’s an amazing production with gorgeous costumes, sets, lighting and terrific performances from the entire cast and all
glued together with Mr. Tomkins’ strong direction and the choreography of Kristin Holland.
- Michael Strangeways, Seattle Gay Scene
ANNIE GET YOUR GUN - Village Theatre 2011
Number after number, co-choreographers Tomkins and his talented protégé Kristin [Holland] employ the sharp and
spirited cast expertly, from a slam-bang "There's No Business Like Show Business" through to a rip-roaring "Sun in the
Morning." There is a near Broadway-level of excitement in these numbers that is a thrill to see.
- David Edward-Hughes, Talkin' Broadway
Sparkling choreography by Steve Tomkins and Kristin [Holland] - John James DeWitt, Broadway World
The focus is on Steve Tomkins’ and Kristin [Holland's] spirited choreography... The dancing, as fancy as Oakley’s shooting,
is used to communicate the Wild West show’s circus-esque atmosphere. - Warren Kagarise, Issaquah Press
Dance numbers are 100 percent time-period appropriate, bursting with energy and athletically breath
taking. Choreography by Steve Tomkins and Kristin [Holland] is kaleidoscopically dazzling. Patterns arrange and rearrange
in the wink of an eye. - Dale Burrows, The Weekly Herald
IRON CURTAIN - Village Theatre 2011
In its own retro-Broadway universe, "Iron Curtain" puts on quite a show — most laudably in the splashy, stylishly
performed song-and-dance numbers choreographed by Tomkins and Kristin [Holland] - Misha Berson, The Seattle Times
Choreography by Kristin [Holland] is often convulsively funny - Miryam Gordon, Seattle Gay News
Remarkable direction and choreography by Steve Tomkins and Kristin [Holland], created a stunning original show that will
renew your zest for musical theater. - Theresa Goffredo, The Herald
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES - Village Theatre 2010
Elaborate choreography by Steve Tomkins and Kristin [Holland], whose inventive staging was entertaining and effective at
showing the passage of time - Kristen Russell, ParentMap
Tomkins and Kristin [Holland] use droll choreography to suggest aging in the adolescent characters. The breathless romps
in the opening act lead to more form and grace in later scenes - Warren Kagarise, Issaquah Press
The choreography by Steve Tomkins and Kristin [Holland] was reminiscent of a light version of Seven Brides for Seven
Brothers and other traditional musicals. What particularly struck me was how the choreography actually helped tell the
story, from the large group numbers down to the incredibly intimate and moving dance between Anne’s parents.
- Jim Carroll, CultureMob
URINETOWN - Second Story Repertory 2008
Choreography by Kristin [Holland] is vigorous, very creative and expressive - Miryam Gordon, Seattle Gay News
BAT BOY - ArtsWest Playhouse 2007
A busy ensemble has fun with Kristin [Holland's] spoofy choreography - Misha Berson, The Seattle Times