Katie Deal

"Katie Deal, playing Patsy Cline, wowed the packed Ritz crowd, sounding eerily similar to the late country music legend."

Mark Brasfield
Courier News

"'It’s not just a concert,' Deal said. 'You get a whole story. You might like Patsy Cline music but you’re also going to get a good show'...

'I love her. I always have, I always will. I’m doing my best to look and sound like her, but I’m not trying to be her. No one can ever be her. But I try to bring the concert to life so you feel like you’re actually there.'

"When she steps up to the microphone, Deal says she feels a connection with Cline.
'I feel the music, and I think that’s what was so special about her.'"

Geri Parlin
Lacrosse Tribune

“'The song to me is a tribute to those who live their lives in service of their fellow human beings,' Burch said of the song, which was inspired on the inauguration’s theme."

"Burch, who has known Deal and his family for years, co-wrote the song with Deal’s daughter, Katie Deal, and her husband, Chris Wright. Burch first approached Katie Deal, a singer, about writing an anthem during the campaign last fall. Once Deal was elected governor in November, Burch started working on the song. After numerous e-mails and a five-hour session during the Christmas holidays, the trio had their lyrics. The song came about after Katie Deal hummed the melody and her husband added some piano. A guitar and some other instruments completed the anthem."

KSU News

"For Katie Deal, the youngest Deal daughter who sang "Georgia on My Mind" before House Speaker David Ralston called the joint session to order, it's best summed up in one word - overwhelming."

Carolyn Crist
Gainesville Times

"Deal's daughter Katie Deal sang "Georgia on My Mind" before the joint session was called to order The Rev. Bill Coates of First Baptist Church in Gainesville gave the invocation, and Hall County Superior Court Judge Jason Deal administered the oath of office to his father."

Carolyn Crist
Gainesville Times

"She played a song that was scheduled to be performed at the inaugural gala. The song, "With a Servant's Heart" was written by daughter Katie Deal, her husband, Chris Wright, and Bruce Burch, director of the music and entertainment business program at Kennesaw State University."

Carolyn Crist
Gainesville Times

"When two dim-witted friends make the bad decision to open a restaurant, then employ an even worse idea when it fails, the result can make for some hilarious theater."

"Rounding out the cast are Katie Deal as Jayne, a newspaper critic who can’t seem to keep her hem out of her underwear, and Mark Filiaci as would-be hitman Louie."

Jennifer Gentile
The Sanford Herald

"Katie Deal, who was last seen on the Springer stage as Patsy Cline in “A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline,” plays Georgie, Dave’s wife. She says this show is a perfect one during this economic downturn."

"People will be able to identify with the men, who struggle because they’ve lost their jobs, and their wives who love them, Deal said."

“It’s a perfect show for right now,” Deal said. “It hits home in so many ways."

Sandra Okamoto
Ledger-Enquirer

"Nathan Deal is not appearing in the Springer Opera House's production of The Full Monty but his daughter is..."

"...Deal is no stranger to the stage at the Springer. She is perhaps most remembered by local theater fans for her portrayal of the country music legend in A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline."

Richard Hyatt
Richard Hyatt's Columbus

"The chance to hear these tunes, and many others, from a surprisingly close Cline proxy (Katie Deal) is the reason to see Off Square Theatre's production of Always … Patsy Cline."

Matthew Irwin
Planet JH Weekly

"Springer producing artistic director Paul Pierce calls Deal 'the best Patsy Cline in America.' Pierce said when he closes his eyes and listens to Deal sing, it’s like Cline is in the room."

"Audiences are also not tired of seeing Deal play Cline. This show, Pierce said, is one that Springer audiences often request to see again. 'I could be in a grocery store and someone will ask me, ‘When are you going to get that Katie Deal back?’' Pierce said."

Sandra Okamoto
Ledger-Enquirer

"Performers exceeded my expectations, reminding me of the talent Jackson attracts. The cast, especially leads Katie Deal, who plays Aldonza, and Terry Schwab, who plays Don Quixote, rose to the challenging vocals."

Kelsey Dayton
Stepping Out, Jackson Hole News&Guide

Rave Reviews for Man of La Mancha!

"I saw Man of La Mancha last evening, and it was brilliant! Everything about it, from the acting to the voices to the stage set was truly great."
Karen Terra

"All that I can say is that I have seen Man of La Mancha with all star casts previously, and this production was better. The orchestra, too, deserves great credit. Congratulations on a wonderful show."
Stan Trachtenberg

"...this sets a new standard for theatre on that stage - everything was first class - we were blown away - it was as if we hadn't seen it before - literally emotionally spent - and it's a musical - after speaking with the crowd, including some of our board and donors, all of whom were equally affected, we wandered out in a daze. It dawned upon me as we were driving home, that aside from standing up and bravoing our brains out, we never personally spoke with the cast. Tracy, could you pass this on to the magnificent actors - every one of them. Wow!"
David Kornblum and Nancy McCarthy

"I was blown away. Man of La Mancha was sensational. A few of the underwriters were there tonight and I believe that they and all the audience were in awe of the set, choreography, costumes, music, songs and onstage talent. Congratulations to John and all who make the production possible."
Charlie Ross

"TERRY IS A BETTER DON QUIXOTE THAN PETER O'TOOLE!! AND THERE IS NO CONTEST BETWEEN SOPHIA LOREN AND KATIE DEAL...DEAL WINS, HANDS DOWN!
Great job, everyone! "
Jade Walsh

"Just came home from the Friday performance.... Fabulous!!
It was just beautifully cast and I did not see a performance that was was not well done. Musically blended they were dynamite.
Technically I would hold this with the best regional theaters (say the Guthrie, Williamstown or Paper Mill) and I think that set would be right at home on Broadway. Most dramatic and atmospheric lighting I have seen here to date. Loved the glow shining through the stones -- wonderfully effect."
Susan Brooks

Come see me as Aldonza and husband, Chris Wright as Sancho in Man of La Mancha!

Previews tonight and tomorrow night! Official Opening Friday, February 5th! Runs through Saturday, February 13th!

Off Square Theatre Company
PO Box 2920
240 S. Glenwood
Jackson, WY 83001

For tickets, call 307-733-4900 or visit www.offsquare.org

"Off Square brought in Georgia residents Katie Deal and Chris Wright for the roles of Aldonza and Sancho Panza, Don Quixote’s muse and servant, respectively."

"Deal, who starred in Always Patsy Cline and A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Off Square, plays the part fiercely, exhibiting the cynicism and distrust of a woman who has come to think of herself as being as low as she has been treated."

Matthew Irwin
Planet JH Weekly

"Sung in the piano lounge style, Katie slinked down the aisle drawing laughs and a few red faces."

"It was one of our best programs ever and thanks go out to the Temple Theatre."

Jonesboro Rotary Club
The Sanford Herald

"Tuesday’s dinner was held at the First Baptist Church of Gainesville’s Banquet Hall and featured entertainment by Gainesville native and performing artist Katie Deal Wright, the daughter of U.S. Rep. Nathan and Sandra Deal."

Edie Rogers
Gainesville Times

“The board is extremely pleased that Ms. Deal Wright will be performing at the dinner, and we’re excited by the response we’ve received from the community to date regarding the event,” says Richard Bennett, DMD, president of the Good News Clinics’ board of directors."

Good News Clinic

"MUSICAL THEATRE MADNESS (ages 11-18)
Dance, sing and explore the scenes of modern-day musicals. Chris Wright and Katie Deal Wright (director/choreographer from April’s hit High School Musical 2) lead the way. Spend a week with our professionals watching rehearsals of Bye Bye Birdie and composing your own musical showpiece."

Amy
High Country Mom Squad

"Joan (Katie Deal, also from “Wonderettes”) and sailor Lucky (Chris Wright, Deal’s husband in real life) find true love."

"Deal entertains with her 30s vernacular."

Billy Liggett
Freelance Writer, Sanford Herald

"Absolutely the best show of the season!"

"Katie Deal was perfect as Joan – the Broadway actress with street smarts who takes Ruby under her wing."

"Sanford — get out and see this one — if this doesn’t get you hooked on Temple Theatre, nothing will……."

Kim
Kim's Thoughts

"The talented husband-wife team of Chris Wright and Katie Deal portray Lucky and Joan. Deal was recently seen in Temple Theatre's Christmas show, 'Winter Wonderettes'."

The Pilot

"The stage version also includes original choreography by Katie Deal, who borrowed from the 1980s dancing styles of Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Paula Abdul and New Kids on the Block...'All of the choreography is original, high energy and very athletic,' Wright said."

Anna Oakes
High Country Press

"...and Katie Deal Wright were all honored for their achievements in their careers and service to the college and their communities."

"The association presented two Pacesetter Awards, which recognize alumni who exhibit early in their careers to Wright and Lewis. Wright graduated from Piedmont in 2002 with a degree in theatre. A singer and actress, she is currently touring nationally in 'A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline' and has previously portrayed the late singer in 'Always, Patsy Cline.'"

PC Journal Spring 2009

"Deal, a Georgia native with a honeyed Southern drawl and vivacious smile is no stranger to the Patsy Cline portrayal...With each performance, Deal continues to receive acclaim for her ability to mirror the voice of the sweet-sounding, celebrated Southern gal."

Robyn Vincent
Planet JH Weekly

"Deal said that if, after going on six years of playing Patsy, she's getting pigeonholed as an actress, well, she's OK with that. 'I'm from the South, I grew up listening to country-western music, I have a Southern accent and I have the same body type as Patsy Cline,' she said. 'It's a huge compliment that people think I'm good enough to honor her.'"

Center For the Arts
Jackson Hole, WY

"They call it a "dramedy," and "Barefoot in the Park," the last show to appear at Black Bear Dinner Theatre, certainly is a mix of laughter and tears as newlyweds Corie (Katie Deal) and Paul Bratter (Judson Wright) move into their brownstone Manhattan apartment."

Tasha Biggers
The Gainesville Times

"Husband and wife Chris Wright (Charlie Brown) and Katie Deal (Lucy van Pelt) of Gainesville star in the show alongside a cast that includes a few other familiar faces. 'It’s really nice to be able to work so close to home and work together,' Deal said."

"Deal plays Lucy, an 8-year-old psychiatrist who could use a little couch time herself. 'It’s a mixture of all of my nieces,' Deal said of playing Lucy, whose main aspirations include becoming a queen and picking on Charlie Brown."

Tasha Biggers
The Gainesville Times

"Recently, Gainesville native Katie Deal got just such a lesson from songwriter Bruce Burch, and an inside look at Nashville, too. Deal already has proved herself as a performer, touring nationally in theater productions such as "A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline," where she sang the lead role. Opportunities in theater keep coming up, but Deal has her sights on country music...After more theater shows, writing songs on her own and recording some demos in a studio in New York, she was as ready for the Nashville experience as she could be, she said."

Nathan Long
The Gainesville Times

"The young lady who plays Patsy is nothing short of amazing! Katie Deal, from Gainesville, who graduated from Piedmont College, literally becomes Patsy. She looks like her, walks like her and sings every note startlingly like Patsy did– it’s absolutely uncanny! I never thought anyone could sound like Patsy!"

"The joy and beauty of Patsy Cline’s music soared in the hands of this certain-to-be BIG star Katie Deal!"

Alice Barkwell
Playgrounds Magazine

"No one is quite sure about the number of Patsy Cline imitators running around the country, but the figure is good-sized. To hear her manager tell it, Katie Deal is the best."

"There are a lot of Patsy shows, including one in Branson, but the audience puts up Katie against anybody," said Kevin Murray, who doubles as an actor in the show and as its tour manager."

Frank Roberts
The Virginian-Pilot

"Katie Deal, who took the Patsy Cline role, was phenomenal. By my count, she sang twenty-two songs in two hours and a half, and her voice quality and intensity were as excellent at the end of the performance as at the beginning...Deal captured the popular singer's style perfectly. It was just extraordinary...each word she sang hit the audience's soul!"

Ann Young Gregory
Clinch Valley Times

"Katie Deal of Gainesville portrayed Patsy and gave a remarkably believable performance which led to a standing ovation by the audience at the end of the show."

Michele Hester
Freelance Writer

"Paul Pierce, producing artistic director of Springer Opera House, which is producing the show, said Deal has made quite an impression on him."

"'She is incredible,' Pierce said. 'She has been wowing audiences all across the country since they went on tour the 20th of January. I'm already thinking of other shows to put her in,' he said."

Nathan Long
The Gainesville Times

"She's a better Patsy Cline than Patsy Cline."

Kevin Murray
as quoted in the Demopolis Times

"Finally, Katie Deal, who previously worked with Kyle and Brian in Memphis, will be rounding out the Resident Acting Company."

"This show promises an enthralling journey into the darker side of Beaver Island's history."

Beaver Beacon

"But make no mistake. An uglied-up Katie Deal brought audiences to their feet mid-song in Circuit's Spitfire Grill. She should be given two awards and a spanking for being WAY too good."

Chris Davis
Memphis Flyer

"Katie Deal is a new talent for our area but this performance as the outsider who rekindles hope in the town makes one hope it isn't the last we will see of her."

Potomac Stages

"Katie Deal...is excellent in the part — she’s tough and vulnerable in all the right places. And her vocals are positively captivating."

Cynthia Cather Burton
Special to The Winchester Star

"A trio of actresses, Rebecca DeVries, Katie Deal, and Angela Groeschen, offers up the evening's most satisfying moments."

Chris Davis
Memphis Flyer

"When Katie Deal lets loose with the country soul of "Pearl's A Singer," jaws unhinge."

Chris Davis
Memphis Flyer