The Wizard of Oz
Douglas Fries appears first as the huckster Professor Marvel and subsequently as the great and glorious Wizard. Even after he's exposed as the "man behind the curtain," the very tall actor appareled in glittering green is both imposing and amusing.
Rick Pender - Talkin’ Broadway
Wait Until Dark is Pitch-Perfect in the Pitch-Black
“Douglas Fries, as Lieutenant Mike Talman, is the friendly villain whose keen performance keeps the show’s elements a surprise. Hazard and Fries’ onstage chemistry is strong, which makes his character’s reveal even more unexpected.”
Noah Moore - League of Cincinnati Theatres
“Catch” CLP’s Peter and the Starcatcher
“Black Stache is Douglas Fries. His portrayal brings this pirate captain to new heights… And who knew Stache would have such a lovely voice?”
Lara Gonzalez - League of Cincinnati Theatres
Award-Winning Work about Emily Dickinson
“In keeping with the Ohio Motif, they cast Cincinnati actors Courtney Lucien as Emily Dickinson and Douglas Fries as [Colonel Thomas] Higginson.
The finished product, Showdown in Amherst, is quickly gaining attention and traction after winning one of the eight Silver Telly Awards.”
Belinda M. Paschal - Columbus Dispatch
Ghostlight Stages One-Acts
“After 15 years of “silence” Daniel (Douglas Fries) shows up on Lyla’s (Kate Stark) big gallery opening, and is not well received... Should we feel empathy for him?”
Liz Eichler - League of Cincinnati Theatres
Fun Times in the Forest of Arden
“Orlando’s so disrespectful that Oliver lines up a wrestling match with Charles (an imperious Douglas Fries), who’s a good foot taller and more skilled, with the instruction to demolish Orlando.”
Rick Pender - Cincinnati City Beat
Take a Ride to Last Stop on Market Street
“Much of the action revolves around one-man ensemble Douglas Fries, who plays the bus driver and all of the passengers... Fries makes his many transitions with lots of costumes and props, reverting back to his mysterious clown persona between characters.”
Molly Gilmore - The Olympian
There’s No Place like The Emery Theatre
Douglas Fries, towering as both Professor Marvel and the Wizard, captivates the children with his commanding presence… The Children’s Theatre’s Wizard of Oz is a must-see family event..
Liz Eichler - League of Cincinnati Theatres
NED’s Mindset Mission Stops at St. Charles School
“If we all never gave up, encouraged others and did our best, I think we'd find ourselves in a great spot,” shares the performer from today’s talk, Douglas Fries.”
Joseph Sharpe - Hometown Stations
The Rows - World Premiere
“An adrenaline-fueled finale, which will leave viewers glued to their screens.” - Rebecca Sayce, Film Hounds
The film managed to exceed all my expectations and deliver a disquieting rush of heart-pounding excitement that does not let up! - Sean Parker, FrightFest UK
A Les Mis for the Mountains
The ensemble is a dream team of Cincinnati theater talent, breathing life into Gregory’s heartfelt, emotionally charged script.
Shawn Maus - Substack
