“Kudos to Pun Bandhu managing each character that looked, sounded and acted not at all alike. Bravo.”
— Donna Herman, New York Theatre Guide
“Expertly played by Pun Bandhu.”
[Critic’s Pick]
— Ben Brantley, The New York Times
photos: Joan Marcus
THE TREASURER
(World Premiere)
by Max Posner, directed by David Cromer.
Playwrights Horizons , NYC
“Pun Bandhu carries the charisma of a devoted, caring husband and father that we rarely see depicted on stage or screen.”
— Emily Gawlack, Stage Buddy
“An excellent cast.”
[Critic’s Pick.]
— Charles Isherwood, The New York Times
“A special mention should go to Pun Bandhu. Without sentimentality, Bandhu’s gentleness and passion cuts through.”
— Paul Dervis, Arts Fuse
INFORMED CONSENT
(World Premiere)
by Deborah Zoe Laufer, directed by Liesl Tommy. Ensemble Studio Theatre & Primary Stages
photos: James Leynse
“Bandhu’s incremental shifts, from inscrutable and reticent to confident and forthcoming, provide dynamic contrast.”
— Bob Bows, Variety
“An impeccably performed comedy — often riotously so.”
— John Moore, Denver Post
THE CATCH
(World Premiere)
by Ken Weitzman, directed by Lou Jacobs
Denver Theatre Center
WINNER! Colorado Theatre Guild’s Henry Award
Best Supporting Actor in a Play
photos: Terry Shapiro
“Bandhu has tremendous stage charisma. The audience wants to watch him, wants to see what he will do next.”
—John Orr, Mercury News
YELLOWFACE
(Regional Premiere)
by David Henry Hwang, directed by Robert Kelley
TheatreWorks, CA
TOP TEN BAY AREA PRODUCTIONS OF THE YEAR
“A brilliant cast of actors. Pun Bandhu gives an excellent portrayal and ardently embraces the character.”
— Richard Connema, TalkinBroadway.com
“Bandhu was a crowd favorite. His expressions were priceless.”
— Clinton Stark, StarkInsider.com
photos: Tracy Martin
“Smart, polished and effortlessly charming, Bandhu is instantly credible both as a rising political star and as a moralist.”
— Robert Hurwitt, San Francisco Chronicle
“A slick turn by Pun Bandhu.
A naturally charismatic fellow, Bandhu lends Julius an air of polish and authority.”
— Karen D’Souza, Mercury News
WARRIOR CLASS
West Coast Premiere)
By Kenneth Lin, Directed by Leslie Martinson
Theatreworks , CA
“Pun Bandhu has an easygoing charisma as Julius, but there is something dark and unpredictable there too.”
— Sam Hurwitt, KQED Arts
photos: Tracy Martin
“Bandhu is masterful. His architect is alternately likeable and annoying, filled with equal parts acerbic arrogance and self-doubt.”
— Ruth Ross, NJArtsMaven.com
“Bandhu gives us an extraordinarily believable and complex portrayal.”
— Bob Rendell, TalkinBroadway.com
THE TALLEST BUILDING
IN THE WORLD
(World Premiere)
By Matt Schatz, directed by Troy Miller,
Luna Stage, NJ
photos: Steven Lawler
THE BELLS
(World Premiere)
By Theresa Rebeck, Directed by Emily Mann
McCarter Theatre Center, NJ
“The outstanding cast creates memorable portraits. A fervent Pun Bandhu haunts the proceedings.”
— Naomi Siegel, The New York Times
“A stoic portrait by Pun Bandhu, forceful and vividly defined.”
— Robert L. Daniels, Variety
photos: T. Charles Erickson
“Bandhu does an outstanding job with a demanding task for any actor. As Clarence the Angel, he is sweetly innocent. As Harry Bailey, he is smoothly confident. His talents are wonderfully displayed. ”
— Timothy David Copney, Baltimore Gay Life
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
Adapted by Joe Landry, Directed by Nelson Eusebio
Baltimore Center Stage, MD
“Bandhu’s portrayal of Clarence is impressive and memorable.”
— Gina Jun, DC Metro Arts
photos: Richard Anderson
