All press quotes are regarding Jillian's work on AEA staffed productions.
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"It’s marvelous music to dance to, which spurred Jillian Petrie to provide excellent choreography. What she’s demanded of her cast isn’t easy. There are many quirky arm and leg motions to remember, yet the well-rehearsed troops recall every one of them."
-Peter Filichia | The Star-Ledger
-The Star-Ledger
"You will enjoy the dance sequences that illuminate the story. With a lovely original score by Paul Morbach and clever choreography by Jillian Petrie, the performance troupe interfaces the show's plot with an exquisite display that includes expressive movement, intricate lifts and acrobatics."
-Broadway World
-Rick Busciglio
"the most impressive achievement of the [year's] New Jersey theater season."
-The Star-Ledger
-Broadway World
-Rick Busciglio
"But this production takes the wonderful story to a new level with so much dancing choreographed by Jillian Petrie..."
-Gregory G. Allen
"The choreography was joyous, fun and made great use of the whole stage, under the direction of Jillian Petrie, who was co-director of the production."
-Janine M. Torsiello
-Morris Beats
And Then Came Tango is a fascinating, well-conceived show, wonderfully executed by The Growing Stage."
-M.P. Kennedy
"The dancing and ensemble numbers were very entertaining and the show itself is just a feel-good holiday feast for the young theater lovers."
-Janine M. Torsiello
"Everyone’s favorite production number,
the dinner-becomes-a-show 'Be Our
Guest,' was a particular delight, with
high-kicking chorus girls sporting
crowns of golden cutlery and a dancing
cheese grater among the background
characters. Kudos to the inventive
choreographer Jillian Petrie for marshaling such a large cast on a modest-sized stage."
-NJArts