"The cast of students delivers powerful performances. Some members of the cast, playing multiple roles, cascade from character to character so convincingly, you can only believe they’re the same person because the program tells you so...Natalie Martzial is the girl you hate as Hannelore’s diehard mother, and love as American legal secretary Sally."
Eric McCrea, The Youngstown Vindicator
Tribunal
Celebrating 50 Years: A Musical Commemoration
"The meat of the show is definitely in the musical pieces. A solid rendition of “Something’s Coming” from “West Side Story” was featured early, performed by Shonk, immediately followed by an impressive performance of the song “Roxie,” from “Chicago” staged by Natalie Martzial...Martzial was joined by Joseph Alvey for “Money” from “Cabaret,” one of this reviewer’s favorite songs."
Eric McCrea, The Youngstown Vindicator
GodSpell
"Natalie Martziel contributes the perfect balance of humor and wholesome sexiness to “Turn Back, O Man,” interacting easily with the audience and giving all of us a new appreciation for the classic feather boa."
Charles Calabrese, Wintersville, OH, Stage Left Players
Gemini
"This season, the students and faculty at Youngstown State University have delivered hit after hit. To follow successes such as “Rent” and “Broke-ology,” the university is now showing “Gemini,” a boisterous play that follows the “don’t miss” trend of the season...Natalie Martzial creates a Lucille Pompi, girlfriend to Fran, that is a cross between Fran Dreshcer and Marge Simpson."
Stephanie Ottey, The Youngstown Vindicator
RENT
"Irelan lets students take liberty with their characters, and music director Nancy Andersen Wolfgang allows them vocal freedom as well. The performers use this freedom wisely. Wholeheartedly engaged, they are the reason this production is enjoyable...Nikita Jones and Natalie Martzial are audience favorites as Joanne and Maureen. Their duet “Take Me or Leave Me” is a highlight of the show, as is Martzials interpretation of “Over the Moon.” These ladies are attention-grabbing."
Stephanie Ottey, The Youngstown Vindicator
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Twelfth Night
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"Mazuroski’s cast really pulled off the show. The cast members kept it light and upbeat with perfect timing and quick pacing...Natalie Martzial’s Olivia was passionate and earnest."
Lorraine Wardle, The Youngstown Vindicator
Martzial is spectacular in the lead role, carrying much of the show. Her gift for singing becomes apparent with her opening song, “A Ring Around the Moon,” and is reinforced with her duet with Bezeredi (“This Wide Woods”) and her uplifting solo “Shine.” Her aptitude for acting is palpable, and she delivers a no-nonsense kind of character with a deep underlying vulnerability.
Eric McCrea, The Youngstown Vindicator
The Spitfire Grill
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