"This technically stunning company performed choreography shaped by Wynne's years of working with state theaters and ballet companies in Germany and the Netherlands."

Dance Magazine

"At Marah's Flying Man was a genuine surprise.... I was won over by the originality and the precision of (the) dancers' gestures..."

The Philadelphia Inquirer

"......the audience was treated to a big, enjoyable work, inventive in it's movement and staging..........Wynne deployed his large company with authority."

The Philadelphia Inquirer

"(The company's maturity level was) apparent in the thematic depth of the choreography and the relevance of highly inventive props....The ensemble, although small, was cohesive.... Wynne's choreography incorporated compelling patterns and groupings....  I was struck by the quietness..."

The Houston Chronicle

"The strongest piece of the evening was Crossroads, which was performed by a guest company from Philadelphia called At Marah Dance Theatre. (The dancers) executed this piece with finesse. By juxtaposing somber religious chants with pulsating percussion music and playful sauntering with lyrical moves of submission, Wynne achieved a level of spiritual struggle and subsequent rejoicing..."

The Kansas City Star

" ...one of the most exciting new dance companies in the region."

Ticket

"Wynne's group is a real live honest-to-gosh modern dance company, following fast in the wake of Alvin Ailey's and Paul Taylor's world famous troupes. This is the real deal."

Prism Magazine

"Best was At Marah's Return ....  Wynne converted religious sentiment into riveting movement engagingly performed by himself, Aaron Chen, Emmi Chen, Abigail West and Britta Wynne."

Philadelphia City Paper

"In an age in which dance is frequently overshadowed by baser and simpler art forms capable of being more easily mass-marketed, the continued presence of an outlet for modern dance by At Marah Dance Theatre is a unique and valuable cultural resource"

Mike Stack, US Senator 

"Under the artistic direction of Stephen Wynne, AMDT provides a refreshing alternative voice as part of the dance community. Mr. Wynne's vision for the company is one that applies high technical standards of dance practice."

Bill Bissell, Program Director, Dance Advance

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