“Remarkable ability to transform… authentic, unassuming, and often the backbone”
-Erin Shea Brady
"Having now seen him in a variety of roles, I'm struck by Stef Tovar's remarkable ability to transform, to approach each character uniquely and to derive the life of each character from the space between himself and his scene partner. His work is authentic, unassuming and often the backbone of the world he inhabits."
-Erin Shea Brady
“A master class in nuanced character exploration”
-Dan Zeff
“Stef Tovar’s performance as Noah elevates the evening to the exceptional. Tovar explores the man’s agonies and hopes without pretension…he conveys a full palette with absolute credibility. Tovar gives a master class in nuanced character exploration the viewer receives with wonder and gratitude.”
-Dan Zeff
“A fervent, soulful performance”
-Hedy Weiss
“A fervent, soulful performance by Stef Tovar.”
-Hedy Weiss
“Never seems forced… exudes charm”
-Lisa Friedman Miner
"Tovar’s evolution from conniving to contrite never seems forced and he exudes charm to whatever his Hill is selling- be it a rollicking musical number or a chance at redemption.”
-Lisa Friedman Miner
“The best Luther Billis I have ever seen”
-Hedy Weiss
“The best Luther Billis I have ever seen.”
-Hedy Weiss
“The best Chicago has witnessed… true craft”
-Alissa Norby
"Performances by Stef Tovar [and Johnny Clark] are arguably the best Chicago has witnessed all year. ...Performers who view and treat acting as a true craft. Being able to watch their work up close is as hypnotizing and surreal as experiencing a glass blower create his sculptures from mere sand.”
-Alissa Norby