REVIEWS
CAMELOT
"[Martinez] brings a thoughtful precision to Arthur that feels reminiscent of the classic Lerner & Loewe leading man, where the challenge lies not in bravado, but in revealing the humanity beneath it. It’s very easy to play him as either overly noble or vaguely dull, but in the hands of master thespian Alex Martinez, Arthur comes across as thoughtful, slightly awkward, and deeply human in the best possible way. The early scenes in the forest…are handled with warmth and just enough humor to make [Arthur & Guenevere’s] connection believable. More importantly, as his kingdom begins to fracture, Martinez carries the weight of that collapse without tipping into melodrama. His final moments land exactly as they should, not as a grand tragic spectacle, but as something quieter and more reflective. It’s a performance that deserves to be applauded come awards time."
Britin Haller, Florida Theater On Stage
CAMELOT
"In all, Alex Martinez’s superbly emotional, conflicted, and inadvertently often-comical portrayal of King Arthur immediately grabs our attention and lifts us into his legendary world."
Mindy Leaf, South Florida Theater Magazine
CAMELOT
"King Arthur, as Alex Martinez portrays him, is a youthful, likable leader whose humanity shines through. He can be commanding and, at times, severe, but he is far from a tyrant.
Martinez convincingly conveys King Arthur’s vulnerability at the top of the show, when the character is hiding in a tree. He’s nervous about his upcoming arranged marriage to Guenevere, and we hear his anxiety in his hesitant voice and mannerisms…
Martinez may look young and unimposing, but don’t let first impressions fool you. At key moments, his Arthur assumes a commanding stance, raises his sword, and shifts his voice and facial expressions to an authoritative—even severe—tone. For instance, he is fearsome in a dramatic, emotionally charged monologue about his struggle with Guenevere and Lancelot’s betrayal. During the speech, Arthur wrestles with the desire for vengeance against the need for civilized, kingly justice. To his credit, Martinez shows us a king genuinely torn."
Aaron Krause, Berkshire Fine Arts
LITTLE WOMEN
"Alex Martinez brings quiet strength and sincerity to Professor Bhaer, the man who ultimately wins Jo's heart and respect."
Dave Elias, Gulf Coast News
TORCH SONG
"Thanks to Martinez’s nuanced performance as Beckoff, we not only accept him, we pull for him and, ultimately, we love him. That is because Martinez believably balances Beckoff’s sharp humor with a moving vulnerability that touches our hearts. We recognize Beckoff and relate to him when, for instance, the young man admits to his mother, in a soft but sincere voice, that he misses Alan. To make the moment even more powerful, Martinez’s Beckoff could fight back tears...
As Martinez deftly portrays him, Beckoff is a well-drawn, complex person. He is a nebbish with a lot on his mind. At times, Martinez’s Beckoff feels like a pressure cooker of emotion simmering beneath the surface. It’s as if it’s begging for release. When that anger erupts, it’s like lava pouring from Niagara Falls. The actor scowls, and his voice drips with sarcasm and fury as he thunderously notes how folks have made gay people feel less than human. Certainly, we understand the source of the character’s anger. We never sense even remotely that Martinez’s Beckoff is spiteful."
Aaron Krause, Theatrical Musings
TORCH SONG
"Alex Martinez, though innocent of Jewish parentage, did not so much play Arnold as become him—absorbing into his very marrow that delicious contradiction of our people: the swagger of certainty intertwined with the sigh of doubt. It was in the angle of a brow, the tremor of a pause, the way he wore uncertainty like a talisman. One could swear he had been raised on the Lower East Side, nourished on kugel and complaint, an astonishing “Yiddishen Feigel”."
Cantor Salomon L. Vaz Dia
TORCH SONG
"Blessed with kindness, better looks, and the gift of chutzpah, Martinez quickly makes the role of Arnold his own."
Mindy Leaf, South Florida Theater Magazine
I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE
"Extremely versatile actor and singer Alex Martinez plays [Man 1]..."
Mindy Leaf, South Florida Theater Magazine
I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE
"Alex Martinez wows us with the incredible "Shouldn't I Be Less in Love With You?" a truly beautiful love song sung by a husband to his wife of thirty years. It was our favorite performance of the evening."
Britin Haller, Florida Theater On Stage
SCHOOL OF ROCK
“Special shout out is needed for the leading man of the musical, Alex Martinez as Dewey Finn. He may even be a better Finn than the man Jack Black himself. His acumen with acting and body language and a highly impressive falsetto are all reasons you should go check out this play, that is if the children weren’t enough of a reason.”
Christopher McDaniel, South Florida Theater Magazine
SCHOOL OF ROCK
“Dewey Finn (portrayed with panache by Alex Martinez) ...has the rhythm, moves and style of a hard rocker, yet displays ample emotional depth.”
Dale King, Palm Beach Arts Paper
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
“Alex Martinez delivers one of the strongest performances as an outspoken and fiercely determined Perchik. You sense in him a palpable spirit of advocacy, like many young people today. Martinez also conveys credible satisfaction and happiness during the song “Now I Have Everything.””
Aaron Krause, Florida Theater On Stage