“The cast included some impressive singers who already have numerous credits on their resumes. Drew Slatton sang Don Jose with thrilling high notes, which he obviously relished singing, with a steely vocal timbre. In the last act, especially, he sang and acted superbly.”
-Marilyn Farwell, The Register-Guard
“Tenor Drew Slatton as the helplessly smitten Don José carries the seed of his character’s tragic demise from his first appearance on stage. He is a brooding and often menacing presence throughout. This is a highly physical production, especially when Don José and Carmen square off for the final time.”
- Andy Metzger, Pensacola News-Journal
“Drew Slatton, a first-rate Don José, has appeared in Mobile Opera’s ‘Tosca’ and ‘Cavalleria Rusticana.’ Slatton more than held his own despite his brilliant co-stars, and stole scene after scene.”
- Thomas B. Harrison, Mobile Register
"Don Jose, played by Drew Slatton, initially displayed the character's stiff military demeanor, progressing downward to the wreck Jose is by the final act. His voice has a wide range and stentorian appeal."
- Chuck Klaus, The Post-Standard
"Tenor Drew Slatton was sufficient in the quasi-heroic role of Don Jose, and had great success all night with his arias."
- Bob Schwarz, The Charleston Gazette
"Drew Slatton [as Don Jose] was a terrific love-lost fool."
- Rick Justice, The Charleston Daily Mail
"Drew Slatton, the moribund lover in question, does a nice job of taking the character Don Jose from upstanding military guy to crazed maniac in the space of a few hours. We understand the fact he was so virtuous at the outset contributes to the violence of his fall from grace, and Slatton plays both mama's boy and homicidal maniac with equal aplomb."
- Camille Harris, Reno Gazette-Journal
"Neither as thrilling music nor as a peephole of sensuality does this production disappoint. Both Gwendolyn Jones and Drew Slatton give superb performances. As the tormented Don Jose, Mr. Slatton sings beautifully throughout. His flower song is very moving. His disentegration from fresh young lover to haggard desperate lover is thoroughly convincing. In his final duet with Carmen, he uses soft singing to full effect, but never affectedly. This presentation is very special musical story telling and a major achievement."
- Jack Neal, Jack Neal's Music Reviews
"Singing with gusto and heroically piercing steadiness was the tenor Drew Slatton, splendid from the first in the sweet and lyrical duet with Micaela through to the end."
- Ramon Maria Serrera, Diario de Sevilla
"Drew Slatton has a thrilling tenor that he has shared in diverse roles of varying character. As Don Jose in Carmen, his glorious tenor matches in a decent, obedient man who succumbs to the wiles of a sexy siren."
- Kathy Grantham, North County News
"Drew Slatton (Don Jose) showed stoic concentration, giving beautiful voice to his character."
- John Aiello, The Journal News
-Marilyn Farwell, The Register-Guard
“Tenor Drew Slatton as the helplessly smitten Don José carries the seed of his character’s tragic demise from his first appearance on stage. He is a brooding and often menacing presence throughout. This is a highly physical production, especially when Don José and Carmen square off for the final time.”
- Andy Metzger, Pensacola News-Journal
“Drew Slatton, a first-rate Don José, has appeared in Mobile Opera’s ‘Tosca’ and ‘Cavalleria Rusticana.’ Slatton more than held his own despite his brilliant co-stars, and stole scene after scene.”
- Thomas B. Harrison, Mobile Register
"Don Jose, played by Drew Slatton, initially displayed the character's stiff military demeanor, progressing downward to the wreck Jose is by the final act. His voice has a wide range and stentorian appeal."
- Chuck Klaus, The Post-Standard
"Tenor Drew Slatton was sufficient in the quasi-heroic role of Don Jose, and had great success all night with his arias."
- Bob Schwarz, The Charleston Gazette
"Drew Slatton [as Don Jose] was a terrific love-lost fool."
- Rick Justice, The Charleston Daily Mail
"Drew Slatton, the moribund lover in question, does a nice job of taking the character Don Jose from upstanding military guy to crazed maniac in the space of a few hours. We understand the fact he was so virtuous at the outset contributes to the violence of his fall from grace, and Slatton plays both mama's boy and homicidal maniac with equal aplomb."
- Camille Harris, Reno Gazette-Journal
"Neither as thrilling music nor as a peephole of sensuality does this production disappoint. Both Gwendolyn Jones and Drew Slatton give superb performances. As the tormented Don Jose, Mr. Slatton sings beautifully throughout. His flower song is very moving. His disentegration from fresh young lover to haggard desperate lover is thoroughly convincing. In his final duet with Carmen, he uses soft singing to full effect, but never affectedly. This presentation is very special musical story telling and a major achievement."
- Jack Neal, Jack Neal's Music Reviews
"Singing with gusto and heroically piercing steadiness was the tenor Drew Slatton, splendid from the first in the sweet and lyrical duet with Micaela through to the end."
- Ramon Maria Serrera, Diario de Sevilla
"Drew Slatton has a thrilling tenor that he has shared in diverse roles of varying character. As Don Jose in Carmen, his glorious tenor matches in a decent, obedient man who succumbs to the wiles of a sexy siren."
- Kathy Grantham, North County News
"Drew Slatton (Don Jose) showed stoic concentration, giving beautiful voice to his character."
- John Aiello, The Journal News
