Background

For the past 20 years Richard has been touring his shows to care centers, theatres, schools & festivals. Two Silly Fathers Productions is a musical theater duo, & The Mythmakers is a storytelling and music group. He also performs music and tap dance shows with guitarist Paul Byrne.

Richard Stillman was featured on the premier episode of the PBS TV series ”Shining Time Station”. He received critical acclaim for his performance in ”Lady Be Good” at the Kennedy Center and the Goodspeed Opera House. On Broadway Mr. Stillman played the Clerk of Oxford in ”Canterbury Tales” & understudied ”Mummenschanz”. He has performed at the New Jersey Folk Festival, opened for Jim Henson and Kermit the Frog, and performs every year at the New Jersey Storytelling Festival. 

This is from Lynne Vernick of Somerset Run (A 55+ Active Adult Community)

Your talent and showmanship was so outstanding that the audience just sat in awe watching you perform. I received so many compliments and inquiries regarding your appearance and everyone agreed that we should have you back again as soon as possible!. Your storytelling was a highlight! Need I say your instrumentals were superb, as well as your dancing "sets." In this day of mediocre talent and hype, you epitomize what a true performing artist is all about.  

Here is what the Howell Township Dept. of Senior Services said:

Richard Stillman is a multi-talented entertainer who has performed numerous times at the Howell Senior Center. His energy and versatility are hard to match. Our members are huge fans and rave about his shows days after the scheduled events.  Anyone who hires Richard is in for a real treat. You will not be disappointed!

Here is what Gina Goldman of the JCC Margulies Senior Center said:

Dear Richard:

I’m writing to give you my highest recommendation as a performer. I have been the director of Senior Activities at the JCC for the past 13 years and have been booking you for performances for longer that I can remember. You are talented, professional, charming and just all around, “a great deal of fun!” My group loves you and so looks forward to your shows!. As you know it is usually standing room only. You sing, you dance, but most importantly you really know how to engage the audience and play to what they want to hear! I only wish you the best of luck with future performances and look forward to many more years of working together.

Here is what Anita De Fillipis said about my show:

I am the Arts and Entertainment Director for a Senior Assisted Living. I have many Entertainers come and go, but I must tell you Richard Stillman was by far one of the Best. His professionalism and talent were nothing less than amazing. His Musical talent was outstanding. I strongly would recommend him to everyone. My corporate Office has asked me for his information so we could pass the word of his talent to all our facilities in our company, and of course I was more than happy to do so! 

Here are some reviews of my work as an actor and musical entertainer:

"...executed with a deftly offhanded bravura..."

--Stephen Holden, The New York Times

"...sheer stage magic..."

--Thomas M. Disch, The Nation

"...a delightful vaudeville musical clown..."

--Malcolm L. Johnson, The Hartford Courant

"...impeccable period style..."

--Howard Kissel, The New York Daily News

"...a real show stopper..."

--Marilyn Stasio, The New York Post

"...A wonderful spirit, cooperation, talent, and professionalism..."

--Levitt Pavillion for the Arts