Reviews of The Accomplices
"Brian Carpenter is excellent as Breckinridge Long, the anti-Semitic Assistant Secretary of State who had jurisdiction over immigration/refugee problems during FDR's administration." (Stagehappenings.com)
(A) particular strength of "The Accomplices" is the acting, particularly Morlan Higgins and Brian Carpenter, who fully embody characters who strongly believe they are right despite what others may think. (Edge)
Director Deborah LaVine has wrought stirring and affecting performances from her 11-person cast...Brian Carpenter as the indifferent Breckinridge Long is satisfyingly odious. (The Santa Monica Daily Press)
"Breckinridge Long (a snakey Brian Carpenter), (is) assistant secretary in charge of immigration." (BackStage West)
"Deborah LaVine skillfully melds a fine cast into a gripping production...the chief villain (is) Assistant Secretary of State Breckenridge Long (Brian Carpenter)...a patrician WASP and friend of FDR." (LA Weekly)
"Deborah Lavine's Staging is superb with sharp interactions between the vivdly drawn characters brought to life by this accomplished ensemble of brilliant actors." ( American Radionetwork)
"Director Deborah LaVine's cast does a splendid job with this thorny material." (The Hollywood Reporter)
"The story of American indifference to saving Europe's Jews from Hitler is one deserving, even demanding, of a thoughtful retelling...It's shocking to hear the open and casual anti-Semitism spouted by...State Dept. refugee czar Breckinridge Long (Brian Carpenter)..." ( Variety)