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Audience Testimonials from Post-Cruise Surveys (Medallia):
“Amanda Poulson has been excellent especially the Abba evening, which was one of the best shows that we have ever seen.” - Ian G., Azamara Onward, May 2024
“Amanda Poulson was fantastic! We hope to be entertained by her again.” - Dorothy C., USA
“Cannot remember all the entertainer’s names except Amanda because we bought 2 of her CDs” - Penelope W., Australia
“I would like to mention also, that the singer Amanda Poulson was wonderful. We didn’t attend the entertainment much (can’t stay awake) but we did see her one evening and she was fabulous” - Katherine C., USA
“The entertainment for the last night which was Amanda was perfect it rounded the cruise off beautifully” - Gordon C., USA
“Nightly shows were excellent, especially Amanda” - George F., USA
“Amanda, the singer, was so warm and personable” - Janet O., USA
“Amanda great singer” - Joel Mary S., USA
“Amanda Poulson’s Epics show was wonderful” - Catherine D., USA
“Amanda Poulson, playing Eva Peron, has the chops to command this stage. She is a statuesque beauty with a strong voice who capably meets the demands of the role.”
— Katie Reiser, The Isthmus Newspaper (Evita, Evita, Four Seasons Theatre)
“Amanda Poulson can sing “sick” better than anyone I’ve ever seen. It’s a common sight on stage - an opera singer whose character is languishing with consumption, belting out trills at the top of her range. Or an actor, so overcome with “emotion”, that he speak-sings the opening number, burying the melody. Poulson, who plays the title character in Four Seasons Theatre Company’s “Evita”, does neither of these things. As the First Lady of Argentina grows weaker and her cancer more pervasive, Poulson’s steps shorten. Her knees buckle. And though her voice softens, every note is crystal clear.”
— Lindsay Christians, The Capital Times (Evita, Evita, Four Seasons Theatre)
“(Poulson) has a natural gift for comedy, yet seems always in command of the chaos around her.”
— William Menezes, The Reformer (Reno, Anything Goes, Saxton’s River Playhouse)
“Amanda Poulson is a winner! Her show “Epics” is one of pure delight. She has an incredible range that soars with power and perfection. I have never seen this show NOT receive a standing ovation. You'll be standing too!”
- Russ Grieve, Cruise Director
“The highlight of the cruise was the wonderful performance of Amanda Poulson” - Gail H., Australia
“Amanda Poulson’s solo show was my favorite for the cruise” - Ian P., Canada
“Amanda wooed the audience with a wide-ranging repertoire of songs. An absolutely amazing voice, with a huge vocal range and great diction”. - Ron E., Australia
“Amanda Poulson was a spectacular talent” - Barbara., USA
“Amanda Poulson is an outstanding singer” - Richard S., Great Britan
“She’s a show stopper, top quality. Very personable with the audience, makes a true, honest connection. She gives us goosebumps”. - Jude P., USA
“Amanda thrilled us with her powerful and beautiful voice” - Roger S., USA
“Amanda’s show was incredible” - John M., USA
“Entertainers, especially Amanda Poulson were very talented.“ - Nancy T., USA
“Really enjoyed Amanda”. - Pearl B., USA
“Amanda brought down the house.”
— Frank Behrens, The Black River Tribune (Lois/Bianca, Kiss Me, Kate, Saxton’s River Playhouse)
“…performing in full operatic voice to welcome us back. Her wonderful singing soared and echoed enchantingly around the historic harbour, sending tingles down my spine.”
— Bridget McGrouther, The Daily Mail UK (AzAmazing Evening, Azamara Journey)
“Amanda Poulson (Cathy) and David Niles (Jamie), both way-above-average vocal talents, are well cast in this shift scenario set on a divided stage: his and hers. The two singers are authentic actors as well. Poulson’s Cathy is tucked into herself, but she’s still without being calm.”
— Lue Allen, The Isthmus (Cathy, The Last Five Years, Four Seasons Theatre)
“None of it would work without a wildly talented cast that’s able to flip from ingenue to villain to her, sometimes within each scene, often having to suggest the film or original Broadway performers. Amanda Poulson has to channel Liza Minnelli, and be a winsome farm girl and Evita Peron. All of them can really, really sing.”
— Jay Rath, The Wisconsin State Journal (June, Musical of Musicals the Musical, UT Productions)
“Amanda Poulson plays this part with a maternal force and beguiling charm that is beautifully understated.”
— Larry Johnson, The Black River Tribune (Abby Brewster, Arsenic and Old Lace, Saxton’s River Playhouse)
“Amanda Poulson is an extraordinary talent whose soaring voice sends shivers down my spine. Destined to be Epic.”
- Tony Markey, Hotel Director
“Amanda Poulson WOW one of the best performers. Amazing personality.” - Irene A., USA
“Amanda was truly superb – both technically regarding performances and also approachability and willingness to chat with guests” - Mark M., Great Britain
“Amanda’s show was terrific. Her selections really demonstrated her singing talent” - Marilyn C., USA
“Amanda Poulson is delightful to know and we enjoy listening to her sing.” - Susan P., USA
“I enjoyed Amanda singing, magical, and we wish she had been better publicized” - Janet D., USA
“Amanda Poulson is a true talent” - Sheila L., USA
“The entertainment was fantastic – especially Amanda”. - Nicola W., Great Britain
“Amanda was excellent” - Jan B., USA
“My wife and I got to spend time at Olympia with Amanda who was simply lovely and really genuine” - Nigel H. Australia
“Amanda has an excellent knack for comic timing.”
— William Menezes, The Reformer (Bloody Mary, South Pacific, Saxton’s River Playhouse)