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Feature: James Hebert – San Diego Union-Tribune
Review: James Hebert – San Diego Union-Tribune
"And what a breakout show this proves to be for the San Diego actor Tuazon, who seems equally at home as the second-generation Vietnamese-American playwright and as a hopeless yokel of a U.S. serviceman who sweetly pursues Tong."
Review: David Coddon – San Diego CityBeat
Review: Carol Davis – Carol’s Reviews
Review: Bill Eadie – San Diego Story
Review: Pat Launer – Times of San Diego
"The only local cast member is Shaun Tuazon, who plays five roles — though it seems like more — from the playwright to a Hippie Dude; a Redneck Biker to a shy Arkansas airman. It’s a terrific showcase of malleability and physical flexibility for him, and he gives a funny edge to every character."
Review: ErinMarie Reiter – Talk Theatre To Me
"Ko and Levin make the chemistry and the emotional bond that develops between their characters, and their reluctance to speak those feelings lest they make them real, feel genuine. The rest of the characters are provided by the versatile supporting cast of Tuazon, Coligado, and Kao as they do quick changes and play over a dozen other characters between them."
Review: David Dixon – Talkin’ Broadway
San Diego Critics Circle - 2012 Craig Noel Award nominees announced:
Nomination for Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Musical, Male -Shaun Tuazon
http://sdcriticscircle.org/
San Diego Critics Nominate Shaun for a Craig Noel Award - Playbill.com Article:
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/173415-San-Diego-Critics-Nominate-Allegiance-Hands-on-a-Hardbody-and-More
Spring Awakening (Shaun was Assistant Director & Georg):
National Youth Arts Award
http://www.nationalyouththeatre.com/news/news_nya_awards2012.asp

"Congratulations to the cast and crew of SPRING AWAKENING for earning an OUTSTANDING ENSEMBLE Awards from National Youth Arts.
Spring Awakening earned a total of 7 awards and nominations including a nomination for OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION. We were always proud of this project, but it is lovely to be recognized by the NYA judges! Kudos all."

Awards:
Lead Actress in a Musical: Elizabeth Morse as Wendla in Spring Awakening
Supporting Actor in a Musical: Dylan Hoffinger as Moritz in Spring Awakening
Supporting Actress in a Musical: Kelly Prendergast as Ilse in Spring Awakening
Ensemble: Spring Awakening

Nominations:
Production: Spring Awakening
Lead Actor in a Musical: Ian Brininstool as Melchior in Spring Awakening
Guest Actress in a Musical: Krysti Litt as Adult Women in Spring Awakening

Dooley @ Diversionary Theatre:
San Diego Reader's 2011 Theatre Review:
http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2012/jan/04/theater-review-over-under-through/

San Diego Gay and Lesbian News' Year-End Review: Best of Theatre 2011:
http://sdgln.com/entertainment/2011/12/30/year-end-review-jean-lowerison-picks-best-theater-2011
High School Musical, Starlight Theatre @ Starlight Bowl (San Diego Civic Light Opera)
National Youth Arts Award
http://www.nationalyouththeatre.com/news/news_nyt_awards2010_nominees.asp

Award:
Outstanding Production

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Reviews:

North County Times by Pam Kragen:
"San Diego actor Shaun Tuazon steps into drag for the second time in three months (he co-starred in Circle Circle dot dot's "Deconstruction of a Drag Queen" in April) as Angel... He's a good singer/dancer and endearingly sweet."
http://www.nctimes.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/theatre/theater-review-rent-rocks-with-young-energetic-cast/article_d0394fdb-ff2c-5119-9fac-c0df0a7a5c93.html

Pat Launer - Center Stage:
"The one notable and exceptional local is Shaun Tuazon as the angelic drag queen, Angel. This is a high-energy, praiseworthy production, with top-notch singing and a first-rate band. The rented set is outstanding, as is Ron Kellum’s direction."
http://www.jazz88.org/centerStage.php

Charlene And Brenda In the Blogosphere - Charlene Baldridge:
"We already know he’s an indefatigable, wondrously strong dancer, able to leap onto tall tables effortlessly. He is possessed as well with an undeniable, sweet appeal perfect for Angel."
http://charleneandbrendaintheblogosphere.blogspot.com/2012/07/sdmt-rent-beautiful-vista.html
San Diego Reader:
"The show had good energy, some good singing, and some great singing."
http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/jam-session/2012/jul/02/rent-boheme/

Review by Rob Appel, San Diego Theatre Reviews:
"Popular, local singer-actor Shaun Tuazon (as a snappy, you-go-girl, Angel) - is remembered recently for his bombastic, coming-out performance in "Deconstruction of a Drag Queen" at the 10th Ave Theatre - now, here in RENT, Shaun Tuazon just continues to get better and better..."
http://sdtheatrereviews.com/columnists.php?coumnId=1 (scroll down)