“Tony’s ability to spot even the slightest false note in a performance never ceased to amaze me. It’s one thing for  director to stop you for not doing it his way. It’s quite another for a director to stop you for not doing it your way—for lazily drifting into old tricks designed to get easy laughs or applause What I learned from him then I’ve used in on-stage, on radio, on television, and in my life ever since. Be present. And risk failure (which is subjective anyway).”   

—Tom Bergeron, American television personality, comedian, and game show host.

“One of the great things about Tony, he never aspired to produce little Tony Montanaros around the country. What Tony was brilliant at was helping people find themselves on stage and giving them confidence to proceed.

“People came out of Tony’s workshops feeling really encouraged. They said, ‘I did something uniquely me, and people liked it.’ I came out of that workshop with the attitude, ‘I want to be a performer and Tony Montanaro said he thinks I can be.’”

—Stromberg, Bob. (2003, January 5). Full of Beans: With a hint of local flavor,
Portland Stage’s 'Triple Espresso’ promises stimulating comedy. Maine Sunday Telegram, p. 2E.

“Tony Montanaro” 

Composed and Sung by Michael Cooper.

"Children of Paradise”

Composed and sung by Rick Adam.