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Other Roles...
Stupid F**king Bird
(Aaron Posner)
Capital Stage Company
"...Gritty, gripping update of Russian literary drama...fueled by marvelous performances..."
- Jeff Hudson, Capital Radio
Capital Stage Company
"...Gritty, gripping update of Russian literary drama...fueled by marvelous performances..."
- Jeff Hudson, Capital Radio
The Ladies Foursome
"...hilarious and poignant production"
- Sacramento Bee
- Sacramento Bee
Widower's Houses
(George Bernard Shaw)
Aurora Theatre Company
“...Dines is electrifying. She finds every nuance in the comedy and fierce drama of her character.” - Chad Jones, Oakland Tribune
Aurora Theatre Company
“...Dines is electrifying. She finds every nuance in the comedy and fierce drama of her character.” - Chad Jones, Oakland Tribune
Mrs Klein
(Nicholas Wright)
TheatreWorks
with Miriam (Mim) Babin]
"Dines interacts uncommonly well with Babin, she slides from grown woman to unhappy daughter to grown woman in a key second act scene that never hesitates and never challenges credibility... - Julia Smith, Palo Alto Weekly
TheatreWorks
with Miriam (Mim) Babin]
"Dines interacts uncommonly well with Babin, she slides from grown woman to unhappy daughter to grown woman in a key second act scene that never hesitates and never challenges credibility... - Julia Smith, Palo Alto Weekly
Distracted
(Lisa Loomer)
TheatreWorks
“Glorious Rebecca Dines dives into the part of Mama with her usual amazing way of becoming the character.” - Gilroy Dispatch
“...a tour de force acting job by TheatreWorks/Bay Area favorite Rebecca Dines, making it a must see show.” -Ken Adour, theatre world internet mag
TheatreWorks
“Glorious Rebecca Dines dives into the part of Mama with her usual amazing way of becoming the character.” - Gilroy Dispatch
“...a tour de force acting job by TheatreWorks/Bay Area favorite Rebecca Dines, making it a must see show.” -Ken Adour, theatre world internet mag
Heathen Valley
(Romulus Linney)
San Jose Stage
"...tense thought provoking drama, based on a true story but augmented with allegory that skillfully exalts the action to a universal level." - Santa Clara Valley Weekly
San Jose Stage
"...tense thought provoking drama, based on a true story but augmented with allegory that skillfully exalts the action to a universal level." - Santa Clara Valley Weekly
La Bete
(with Jeff Raz)
(David Hirson)
TheatreWorks
"(Act 2)...at its center is a hilarious play-within-a-play, performed by Elomire's troupe - brilliantly costumed by Fumiko Bielefeldt..." Robert Hurwitt, SF Examiner
(David Hirson)
TheatreWorks
"(Act 2)...at its center is a hilarious play-within-a-play, performed by Elomire's troupe - brilliantly costumed by Fumiko Bielefeldt..." Robert Hurwitt, SF Examiner
Room Service
(John Murray & Allen Boretz)
San Jose Rep
l-r: Skip Greer, Brian Backer (1981 Tony Award Winner), Rod Gnapp & Michael McGrath (2012 Tony Award Winner)
The Elephant Man
(Bernarrd Pomerance)
TheatreWorks
(L) Aldo Billingsea
“Dines excels as the breathless, intellectual and kindhearted actress Mrs Kendal...Their scenes are the highlight of this two-hour play”. - Richard Connema, Talkin’ Broadway
Heathen Valley
(Romulus Linney)
San Jose Stage
- Bay Area Premiere
"...intense and innovative production..." Ross Owens, Santa Clara Valley Weekly
San Jose Stage
- Bay Area Premiere
"...intense and innovative production..." Ross Owens, Santa Clara Valley Weekly
The Elephant Man
(Bernard Pomerance)
TheatreWorks
"Mrs Kendal, played to droll perfection by Rebecca Dines..." Melody Dye, Palo Alto Weekly
TheatreWorks
"Mrs Kendal, played to droll perfection by Rebecca Dines..." Melody Dye, Palo Alto Weekly
Even Among These Rocks
(Claire Chafee)
Magic Theatre
"Dines (seated R) is wonderfully complex as Bunny. A combination of sweet innocence, street wisdom and fantastical imagination as her quick eyes size up each new situation."
- Hurwitt, SF Examiner
Magic Theatre
"Dines (seated R) is wonderfully complex as Bunny. A combination of sweet innocence, street wisdom and fantastical imagination as her quick eyes size up each new situation."
- Hurwitt, SF Examiner
Dial M For Murder
(Frederick Knott)
Garbeau's Theatre
“Margot is played with dynamic originality... Dines brings the character vibrantly to life" - News & Review
Garbeau's Theatre
“Margot is played with dynamic originality... Dines brings the character vibrantly to life" - News & Review
Gigi
(Anita Loos)
Genesians Theatre, Sydney
...with the inimitable Colleen Clifford. Here at 88 years young. An illustrious and beloved actress (etc) in the UK & Australia.
Genesians Theatre, Sydney
...with the inimitable Colleen Clifford. Here at 88 years young. An illustrious and beloved actress (etc) in the UK & Australia.
Mrs. Klein
(Nicholas Wright)
TheatreWorks
"...features an astounding trio of actresses who achieve perfect resonance together."
- Palo Alto Weekly
TheatreWorks
"...features an astounding trio of actresses who achieve perfect resonance together."
- Palo Alto Weekly
Widower's Houses
(George Bernard Shaw)
Aurora Theatre Company
directed by Barbara Oliver
"...riveting performances, especially...Dines as the hateful yet somehow magnetic Blanche.” - Christopher Hawthorne, East Bay Express
Aurora Theatre Company
directed by Barbara Oliver
"...riveting performances, especially...Dines as the hateful yet somehow magnetic Blanche.” - Christopher Hawthorne, East Bay Express
Lend Me A Tenor
(Ken Ludwig)
Sierra Rep.
"...Dines found more comedy in the ingenue role than the script defined" - Dramalogue
Sierra Rep.
"...Dines found more comedy in the ingenue role than the script defined" - Dramalogue
Distracted
(Lisa Loomer)
TheatreWorks
“...Dines' smart, magnetic and affecting performance, at the head of a first-rate ensemble, commands full focus...Dines draws us in with a portrait of a smart, witty, challenged and loving mother so attractive that we become invested in her dilemma.”
- Hurwitt, SF Chronicle
TheatreWorks
“...Dines' smart, magnetic and affecting performance, at the head of a first-rate ensemble, commands full focus...Dines draws us in with a portrait of a smart, witty, challenged and loving mother so attractive that we become invested in her dilemma.”
- Hurwitt, SF Chronicle
Psychopathia Sexualis
(John Patrick Shanley)
TheatreWorks
“...Dines shows herself the master of comic timing and understatement.” - Judy Richter, Aisle Say
“...Dines’ sexy portrait of a charming and sophisticated woman.” - Los Altos Online
“...another subtly sublime performance from Dines.” - Palo Alto Weekly
TheatreWorks
“...Dines shows herself the master of comic timing and understatement.” - Judy Richter, Aisle Say
“...Dines’ sexy portrait of a charming and sophisticated woman.” - Los Altos Online
“...another subtly sublime performance from Dines.” - Palo Alto Weekly
Gigi
(Anita Loos)
Genesian Theatre
"Dines is infinitely gentle and personable in the role...shows great depth." - Sydney Review
Many Happy Returns
(Bernard Farrell)
B Street Theatre
"...(the immensely likable Rebecca Dines) and hubby Arthur (the perfectly befuddled Greg Alexander)...Farrell is a very funny writer, and in the hands of Busfield’s cast, his words work better than they have a right to..."- Sacramento Bee
B Street Theatre
"...(the immensely likable Rebecca Dines) and hubby Arthur (the perfectly befuddled Greg Alexander)...Farrell is a very funny writer, and in the hands of Busfield’s cast, his words work better than they have a right to..."- Sacramento Bee
Heathen Valley
(Romulus Linney)
San Jose Stage company
"(Randall) King, (Wanda) McCaddon & Dines form the trinity that insure this production is first rate." -Santa Clara Valley Weekly
San Jose Stage company
"(Randall) King, (Wanda) McCaddon & Dines form the trinity that insure this production is first rate." -Santa Clara Valley Weekly
Mrs Klein
(Nicholas Wright)
TheatreWorks
"(Dines) In a fine performance that blends impulsiveness and high intelligence..." - Steven Winn, SF Chronicle
TheatreWorks
"(Dines) In a fine performance that blends impulsiveness and high intelligence..." - Steven Winn, SF Chronicle
Gigi
Genesian Theatre (Sydney)
Colleen Clifford as Aunt Alicia
Colleen Clifford as Aunt Alicia
The Sisters Rosensweig
(Wendy Wasserstein)
TheatreWorks
"Dines is quirky and engaging as Pfeni...a sharp, imaginative actress.” - Kevin Kirby, Palo Alto Weekly
"...a beguilingly buoyant, torn Rebecca Dines..." Robert Hurwitt, SF Examiner
TheatreWorks
"Dines is quirky and engaging as Pfeni...a sharp, imaginative actress.” - Kevin Kirby, Palo Alto Weekly
"...a beguilingly buoyant, torn Rebecca Dines..." Robert Hurwitt, SF Examiner
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