Channeling Kevin Spacey

Charlie (Justin R.G. Holcomb), a beefy everyman . . . parodies the actor's (Pacino's) macho excesses in high style.

-A.J. Mell, Backstage

Holcomb is an affable performer who clearly relishes getting the chance to channel his own inner Pacino performance after performance.

- Mark Peikert , NY Press

Justin R. G. Holcomb plays Charlie with a straightforwardness that is endearing even when the character is in situations that are absurd, and handles the huge amount of narration using a well-timed mug to the audience to make us feel in on the joke and keep us engaged.

- Aimee Todoroff, NYTheatre.com

There's definitely a fine line between comedy and tragedy, and Holcomb's stellar impressions usually keep us laughing through his misfortunes.

- Chris Kompanek, TheatreMania.com

Monster Justin R. G. Holcomb offers an "indelible portrait...as the boy's estranged adoptive father, a Vietnam veteran also suffering from the effects of agent orange" - Backstage

Unnecessary Farce A superb Justin Holcomb delivers the finest brogue this side of Brigadoon - and crosses his legs before sitting down in his kilt. - Chris Silk, Naples Daily News

A CHRISTMAS STORY, 2010 The performance of Justin R. G. Holcomb, returning in the role of The Old Man, illustrates the contrast. Last year he was a highlight, but this year he accentuates the slapstick of wrestling with the furnace and escaping the neighbor’s dogs, once again leading the cast in hard-earned laughs. - Keith Waits, Theatre Louisville

Henry VI, part iii The Earl of Warwick, to my mind the most interesting personage in Shakespeare's story . . . Justin R.G. Holcomb gives Warwick dimension and interest.  - Martin Denton, NYTheatre.com

A Brief History of Murder Justin R.G. Holcomb as Detective Chamber is an authentic find. I can see him being typecast in a never ending parade of police captains and farmhands but that would avail nothing if he were not so on the money in his measured, specific performance. I await his next stage turn with eagerness. - Trav S. D., Travalanche

A Christmas Story Justin R. G. Holcomb was right on the money as The Old Man, churning up a righteous comic fury over the creaky old furnace or the neighbor's dogs, not to mention his almost unnatural devotion to the garish, erotic totem that he receives in the mail as a contest reward. Darren McGavin's performance of this role in the film is legend, but Mr. Holcomb beautifully captures that same spirit.  - Keith Waits, Theatre Louisville

Spacemen from Space

Justin RG Holcomb as Adam’s explosive radio producer Chip Kaiser sets a new standard for back-row bombast (and his simple “Ah’ll see yew at BREHK-fast” is the new “Release the Kraken”). 

-Adam McGovern , Comic Critique

Dangerous Corner

Justin R. Holcomb, understudying the role of Charles Stanton in this performance, is entirely convincing as an impeccably dressed businessman who easily announces shocking sins to his colleagues without ever losing the smile on his face.

-Adrienne Cea, offoffonline

Special kudos go to Justin Holcomb's commanding performance as Stanton, who, I was shocked to discover, was an understudy

-Larry Kunofsky, NYTheatre.com

Justin R.G. Holcomb made a wonderfully smarmy Stanton (filling in for another actor who's having knee surgery).

- Duncan Pflaster, Broadwayworld.com

Note: The role of Charles Stanton was played by Justin Holcomb and not Anthony Bertram, as we were advised Mr. Bertram sustained a knee injury and had to be replaced at the last minute.
Final Note: Mr. Bertram we wish well and hope you get back soon, because Mr. Justin Holcomb was so great filling in, you might have lost an opportunity.

-Retrovision Corner

"Lion Tamer", Couples Lion Tamer is the most bizarre of all the scenes – balancing Noel Coward-style witticism with the sex-charged writing of Jackie Collins. Justin R.G. Holcomb as “A Man” is viewing the apartment of “A Woman” (Christine Verleny) with a view to rent or purchase. As they flirt urbanely their dialogue becomes more charged until Man begins to tell how he “mounted” a lioness while on safari. Holcomb’s wave of dark blond hair and sensuous delivery create a performance that is both leonine and seductive, despite the disturbing imagery. -David Orchard, Stage Buzz

In Lion Tamer, the boldest and most memorable piece, a man gets a sexy and scenic real estate tour. Christine Verleney and Justin R.G. Holcomb (a Woman and a Man) smolder in their carnal banter, but their unique circumstances would be hard to swallow were it not for the commitment that these comic heavyweights make to be playful.

-Cindy Pierre, New Theatre Corps

While all 16 actors are well-cast and entertaining, there are a handful of standouts. . .Justin R.G. Holcomb, as "A Man" in Lion Tamer walks the line between reserved and absurd, with surprises at every turn.

-Robin Reed, nytheatre.com

Lion Tamer, also directed by Philip Emeott, is one of the all-around strongest plays of the evening.  Sexy, funny, and disturbing, it features a verbal tango of seduction between a woman selling her house (Christine Verleny) and a man (Justin R.G. Holcomb) who wants it . . . and her.  Holcomb and Verleny have wonderful chemistry and are well suited to this sly, sexy play

-Byrne Harrison, off-off Broadway.com

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Young Zombies in Love

Another high point is "Ballad of a Lonely Commando," sung by Justin R.G. Holcomb as the S.W.A.T. King.

-Maggie Cino, NYTheatre.com

Love in the Insecurity Zone Hank, played with deceptive mildness by Justin R.G. Holcomb -Randy Kandel, Show Business Weekly.com

King Lear

In addition to exciting choreographed fight scenes and realistic blood and guts depictions, other fine performances were delivered by Justin R. G. Holcomb (a cunning and sadistic Cornwall),

-Fred McKinnon, TheatreOnline.com