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“Bill Phillips seems born to his role… playing Father Murphy, he creates a complex man - emphasis on man - of the cloth.  Murphy is thoughtful and erudite, but he’s also tolerant, and Mr. Phillips makes it clear that he doesn’t really relish the debate with Melissa.  But when she points out that a celibate priesthood isn’t a biblical injunction, and says contemptuously, “You gave up sex for nothing!” Mr. Phillips recoils in a way that makes palpable the cost of Father Murphy’s sacrifice.”

New York Times review of The Savannah Disputation

“Vincent’s right-hand man, known only by the unfortunate nickname of Doo-Doo, Bill Phillips radiates an Ed Norton quality (the sewer worker on “The Honeymooners”). He inexplicably knows show business lingo and understands why actors list driving skills on their resumes (car chases)… a lovably tough-talking New Yorker, so sympathetic that the audience chooses to believe it… but keeping jokes so firmly in character is no small achievement.”

New York Times review of Centennial Casting

“As shop foreman and Vincent’s best friend Doo-Doo, loosey-goosey Bill Phillips, in both vocal cadence and mannerism, makes a most worthy doppelganger of Ed Norton (played by Art Carney on “The Honeymooners”). His Italian film director is a hoot. Mr. Phillips originated the role of Doo-Doo when Penguin Rep debuted Centennial Casting 18 years ago. The actors’ suitability for the roles in which they’ve been cast is spot-on across the board. A high-performing cast of actors who not only create sharply defined characters, but also interlock with each other to forge a jazz-tight ensemble.”

Broadway World review of Centennial Casting