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Features

Interview (with Mr. Teacher) on Thinky Feely Tank Radio Hour, 2023

Interview and case study in Queering Vocal Pedagogy, 2022

Interview for “Classical Music Has a Diversity Problem” with KQED, 2022

Article in The Dramatist, 2019

Original song “A Lonelier Woman” showcased on KALW, 2019

Cover story and interview (with The Singing Bois) in Inside Arts Magazine, 2018

Book review (for Resounding Afro Asia) in Theatre Survey, 2018

Books review (for Resounding Afro Asia) in Yearbook for Traditional Music, 2018

Book review (for Resounding Afro Asia) in The Drama Review, 2017


Review Quotes

“Roberts’ sound design hurled the audience forward with strong, intense rhythm to further our anticipation.”
— Maryland Theatre Guide - A DOLL'S HOUSE - Everyman Theatre
“The most exciting aspect of this adaptation are the original music compositions...These lively tunes, which organically emerge in the background and are often accompanied by the actors themselves, are the heartbeat and soul of the show.”
— Chicago Theatre Addict - THE HOUSE ON MANGO STREET - Steppenwolf Theatre Company
“Roberts’ sound design and original music provides a soundtrack that’s energetic and moody in equal measure, beautifully underscoring the play’s quieter, more serious moments”
— Chicago Theater Beat - BLKS - Steppenwolf Theatre Company
“The show also boasts multiple musical numbers and is led by the talented T. Carlis Roberts who also plays multiple instruments throughout the piece.”
— BroadwayWorld - AS YOU LIKE IT - La Jolla Playhouse
“Roberts’ sound and music are apt and often funny.”
— Backstage Online - MATRIX, INC. - LaMicro Theatre
“The sound and original music by Roberts with Maritza Cervantes on guitar is perfection.”
— Epoch Times - JARRED - Teatro Luna
“Why is this so catchy? Why isn’t there an album to go with it? Why I ask you? WHY?”
— YouTube comment