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"Vibrant energy. Incredible acoustics. Outstanding talent. Riveting history. That sums up the experience that is ALECK BELL- A Canadian Pop Rock Musical."

-Shannon Binder Bray, The Tweed News

"Every once in a rare while, a quiet show comes along that takes the stage and audiences by storm. Such a show is the current IANA Theatre Company's "Aleck Bell". This production is done with wit, humour, enthusiasm and tons of talent by a youthful cast of eight. The choreography is spectacular. With young talent like this, the future of Canadian theatre is in good hands."

-Jack Evans, The Belleville Intelligencer

"After attending the Saturday performance of “Aleck Bell: A Canadian Pop Rock Musical”, I searched for a word to describe my feeling and came up with ‘awestruck’. It’s hard to imagine how much work, skill and talent went into the production. The calibre of the performance was professional, amazing, and totally gratifying."

-Maril Swan

"This respectfully irreverent rock 'n roll re-telling of the Alexander Bell story is delivered with all the ebullience and élan of youth. Anyone who sees this show will regard that name on their satellite dish with new eyes."

-Steve Lewis, Managing Director of the Stirling Festival Theatre

"I was at the opening of IANA Theatre's production of Aleck Bell: A Canadian Pop Rock Musical. It blew me away. One of the best musicals I have ever seen. The talent on that stage was incredible. I strongly encourage you to get out and see it."

-Don DeGenova, Tweed Councillor

"Saw Aleck Bell last Saturday - what an amazing production! Well directed, lots of energy, strong voices, and everyone playing everyone else's instruments..... what a talented, talented team. Well.. it was certainly my pleasure. Blown away by the talents that came together under the stars for that production."

-Marilyn Lawrie

"The show last night was great, we are spreading the word and are confident that you will be packed Sat. night and next week. Thanks to you all for a wonderful night of entertainment!"

-Tweed and Area Economic Development Commitee

"Fantastic show, we all really enjoyed ourselves - great music, comedy, dancing - well done and congratulations - will be encouraging people to attend this show!"

-Vikki McCullough, VMTweed

"Writer/director Tim Porter and composer Andre Morin have produced an engaging score that covers a wide range of styles, with lyrics that lift above the banal."

-Paula Citron, Classical 96.3

"This is a well-performed, feel-good show, and, I would advise seeing this show. Everyone involved has clearly put a lot of work into the production, and everyone on stage is a capable singer, actor, and dancer. There wasn’t a bad performance in the entire production."

-Mooney on Theatre

"Your musical is really really good. What a great experience to be able to see your work realized on stage. Wouldn't it be fun if it became Tweed's Anne of GG. The show is amazing."

-Nancy Snowden

"Fantastic show, congratulations!"

-Lauren Vandervoort

"Amazing show!!"

-Katherine Marlin

"I'm so glad I got to see it last week. Congrats on a great show."

-Andrew Willett

"The show is exceptional!!!"

-Scott Pettigrew, The EMC

"How do I know that two hours of theatre can be uplifting, humorous, energetic, educational and thought provoking? Easy - I have seen the latest work produced by Iana Theatre, Aleck Bell A Canadian Pop Rock Musical! Written by Joel MacMeekin and directed by Tim Porter, the show delivers on all fronts. Joel MacMeekin has done a wonderful job bringing Alexander Graham Bell to life in this musical. Tim Porter works some magic as director using the broad range of talent on stage to make a truly amazing experience.

Don’t miss Aleck Bell it is what makes theatre so fantastic."

-Andrew Willett, Theatre Afficiando

"When I walked into the Arts Centre I knew what to expect, I knew how good the show was going to be, and yet as I walked out of the centre, I was amazed just how far the musical surpassed my very high expecations.

I wasn`t planning on writing anything about the show, but I felt I would be doing you all a disservice if I didn`t highly recommend you attend one of the next productions of ‘Aleck Bell: A Canadian Pop Rock Musical’."

-Lacy Meeks, The Tweed News

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