TOP GIRLS (2017)
Keegan Theatre
Direction: Amber Paige McGinnis
Role: Dull Gret/Angie
"Caroline Dubberly — reliably getting laughs with grunted one-liners — quietly pillages the table as the warrior Dull Gret, swiping full wine bottles and hiding the bread... Dubberly persuasively changes from Dull Gret to Angie, Joyce's Visigoth-like 15-year-old". Churchill's 1982 Top Girls still stings in the Trump era- Washington Post (rev. Nelson Pressley)
"Her teen daughter Angie [is] played with psycho-real hostility by Caroline Dubberly (who also plays Dull Gret)". Review: 'Top Girls' at Keegan Theatre- DC Metro Theater Arts (rev. Robert Michael Oliver)
"As both Angie, Marlene’s peculiar and immature niece, and Dulle Gret, a mostly mute Flemish warrior, Dubberly is fantastic, reveling in the physical comedy of both roles, never missing a comedic beat". Theatre Review: 'Top Girls' at Keegan Theatre- MD Theatre Guide (rev. Stephanie House)
"Angie, age sixteen, still sucks her thumb and plays with younger children and utterly worships the independent Marlene. In Dubberly’s portrayal, she is simultaneously fierce and desperate". Caryl Churchill's Top Girls at Keegan Theatre: Review- DC Theatre Scene (rev. Brett Steven Abelman)
THE FATHER (2017)
Studio Theatre
Direction: David Muse
Role: Laura
"Dubberly shows us why she is getting cast so frequently, and in such good roles". Ted van Griethuysen unforgettable in The Father- DC Theatre Scene (rev. Tim Treanor)
"Dubberly brings an element of warmth and charm to the production. Andre is smitten with his young caregiver, and Dubberly clearly relishes the repartee with van Griethuysen". Studio's Heartbreaking THE FATHER Explores One Of Life's Cruel Fates- BroadwayWorld (rev. Benjamin Tomchik)
"The remaining actors ... also add a sense of unease to the drama. In particular, Dubberly has a warm, friendly face, so when it drops, it is downright chilling". Play DC: The Father @ Studio Theatre- Brightest Young Things (rev. Alan Zilberman)
"Dubberly and van Griethuysen form an almost romantic chemistry within an instant". Theatre Review: 'The Father' at Studio Theatre- MD Theatre Guide (rev. John Connor Buckley)
"Caroline Dubberly ... approaches her charge with bubbly enthusiasm—delighted with the tap dance performance and happy to share a drink with her patient, even if he’s in pajamas—then recoils from his cruelty". Review #2: 'The Father' at Studio Theatre- DC Metro Theater Arts (rev. Ravelle Brickman)
BABY SCREAMS MIRACLE (2017)
Woolly Mammoth Theatre
Direction: Howard Shalwitz
Role: Cynthia
"Far more forceful in making her points, Dubberly’s Cynthia, full of rage and pain and reproach, elevated by the actor’s often melodic delivery, supplies much of the requisite tension and danger. Cynthia is the storm that bears the most ill winds, and Dubberly captures the hail of emotions that stir her to incite trouble". Storm Troopers: Baby Screams Miracle at Woolly Mammoth- MetroWeekly (rev. André Hereford)
"Caroline Dubberly slides into the role of Cynthia with an unsettling vim and vigor that almost rivals the energy which fuels the storm ... Dubberly is emotionally invested in her portrayal and has striking moments of cathartic clarity as well as deeply introspective moments of reflective examination. The way Dubberly twists Barron’s words, loading them with feeling to the point of mangling them into unrecognizable pathos pouring from her lips— particularly in that heady and nauseating prayer confession scene— is stirring. Her hold on the character and the character’s overall progression is striking as well". Baby Screams Miracle at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company- TheatreBloom (rev. Amanda N. Gunther)
"Caroline Dubberly is electric as Cynthia. Her anxiety and anger propel her forward even as they hold her back, keeping so many scenes right on the edge as the audience braces for her next move". Baby Screams Miracle at Woolly Mammoth Theatre- DC Theatre Scene (rev. Marshall Bradshaw)
"Dubberly has the ability to bring humor and realism to a character, as shown in a manic monologue in which she confesses her “sins,” some ridiculous and others recognizable". Theatre Review: Baby Screams Miracle at Woolly Mammoth- MD Theatre Guide (rev. Natasha Joyce)
"Caroline Dubberly is well cast in the thankless role of Cynthia, a hysterical young woman who does not have the access to the heavenly relief that her parents do". Baby Screams Miracle- TheatreMania (rev. Barbara Mackay)
"Caroline Dubberly, making her Woolly Mammoth debut following two productions at Keegan Theatre, impresses too, particularly as she balances Cynthia's exterior toughness with her need to feel wanted and loved". Baby Screams Miracle Intrigues at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company- BroadwayWorld (rev. Jennifer Perry)
AN IRISH CAROL (2016, 2017)
Keegan Theatre
Direction: Mark A. Rhea
Role: Anna
"Dubberly plays Anna with a beautiful kindness and a passion for doing what is right". Review: 'An Irish Carol' at The Keegan Theatre- DC Metro Theater Arts (rev. Kendall Mostafavi)
"Anna, played with tenderness by Caroline Dubberly, is there to serve as Dave's moral authority, and her scene with Dave towards the end is one of the best understated moments of the show". BWW Review: AN IRISH CAROL Serves Up A Pint At Keegan Theatre- Broadway World (rev. Keith Tittermary)
"...Anna [is played by] a pitch-perfect Caroline Dubberly". Theatre Review: 'An Irish Carol' at The Keegan Theatre- MD Theatre Guide (rev. Norah Dick)
NEXT TO NORMAL (2016)
Keegan Theatre
Direction: Mark A. Rhea and Colin Smith
Role: Natalie
"It's easy to write-off teenagers as snarky, but Dubberly's performance is sheer perfection. An over-achiever struggling to cope with her mother, she's able to capture Natalie's hurt and ultimate growth. The level of depth, introspection and emotion Dubberly provides Natalie with is amazing". An Emotionally Stirring and Powerful NEXT TO NORMAL Rocks Keegan Theatre- Broadway World (rev. Benjamin Tomchik)
"As overachiever Natalie, Caroline Dubberly unleashes a thrilling pop soprano and surprising classical piano chops. Dubberly’s dramatic range carries her convincingly from neurotic straight-A student to strung out party girl and back again, all underpinned by a deep-set longing for acceptance". Next to Normal at Keegan Theatre (Review)- DC Theatre Scene (rev. Ben Demers)
"Caroline Dubberly plays Natalie – Diana’s headstrong and high-strung daughter, at times the Thea to Diana’s Hedda, and at other times, a Hedda in her own right. She trips around the stage in a triumphant haze in “Wish I were Here” and her vocals on “Superboy and the Invisible Girl” and “Maybe (Next to Normal)” are gorgeous". Theatre Review: 'Next to Normal' at Keegan Theatre- MD Theatre Guide (rev. Stephanie House)
"Caroline Dubberly displayed astounding emotional range and vocal power as Natalie". Review: Next to Normal at The Keegan Theatre- DC Metro Theater Arts (rev. William Powell)
"Dubberly and Wheeler are the production’s strongest singers". Pulitzer winner 'Next to Normal' finds a rock musical in mental illness- Washington Post (rev. Celia Wren)
BLOOD WEDDING (2015)
Cara Mía Theatre
Direction: David Lozano
Role: Leonardo's Wife
"Leonardo’s Wife, played with elegance and grim backbone by Caroline Dubberly, sings a haunting, melodic lullaby duet to her sleeping child ... Dubberly matches [Leonardo's] untamed forcefulness ... with calm, erect bearing and regal, deliberate response ... [not] a cowed, broken woman, and Dubberly makes that clear. Her Wife seems proud, almost flaunts the duty and convention that she manifests ... Her strength repels him ... as she refuses to treat him as a self-styled demi-god". Tragedy of Convention: Cara Mía Theatre's Blood Wedding, Human Enough- CriticalRant (rev. Alexandra Bonifield)
"Dubberly is strong in this piece, particularly in resistance to Leonardo, convincing in her refusal to cower under his verbal barrage". They Do- TheatreJones (rev. Janice L. Franklin)
"A sad wife...played with desperate dignity by Caroline Dubberly...[sings] a baby a wrenching lullaby". 'Blood Wedding' a disturbing tragedy of passion, jealousy, and betrayal- The Dallas Morning News (rev. Nancy Churnin)
MR BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY (2015)
Stage West
Direction: Garret Storms
Role: Quincy
"...it contains bravura performances from both Taylor and Dubberly as “other” characters entirely". The Rite of Springfield- Theatre Jones (rev. Jan Farrington)
"...marvelous costumes may say ‘Shakespeare with the lid off’ but the actors (notably Caroline Dubberly as ‘Bart’) are singing pure Opera Comique". Review: 'Mr. Burns, a post-electric play' at Stage West- Art and Seek (rev. Jerome Weeks)
STORY SONGS (2014)
Fort Worth Museum of Modern Art
Direction: Betty Buckley
Role: Featured Soloist
“…Caroline Dubberly, a senior at the University of North Texas … was among the best voices on display. [She] demonstrated a smooth, natural approach”. Buckley student concert focuses on Tony-winning theatrical composer- Star-Telegram (rev. Punch Shaw)
PROOF (2013)
University of North Texas
Direction: Andrew B. Harris
Role: Catherine
"'In Proof at UNT, [Dubberly] surprised us all by finding a character for her lead role that bordered on autistic. She tempered it and brought to it a kind of sexuality that made absolute sense'". A Charmed Actor's Life: Denton's Caroline Dubberly- CriticalRant (written by Alexandra Bonifield)
"Together [Dubberly and Smith] created a dramatic family scenario that made the play come alive". Column: The "Proof" was in the Praise- North Texas Daily (rev. Kaylen Howard)
WONDER OF THE WORLD (2013)
Rover Dramawerks
Direction: Mikey Abrams
Role: Barbara/Helicopter Pilot/3 Waitresses/Janie
“Ms. Dubberly swiftly and elegantly delineates each character with a few deft strokes from her considerable bag of theatrical tricks – or should I say skills“. Theatre Review: WONDER OF THE WORLD- The Column (rev. Chris Jackson)
GODSPELL (2011)
University of North Texas
Direction: Bob Hess
Role: Ensemble Member/Featured Soloist
“Caroline Dubberly’s soulful vocals (notably on Learn Your Lessons Well) … stand out as the best”. Used, But New: UNT's Godspell is on a mission to deliver engaging theater- Theater Jones (rev. Mark Lowry)
