What the critics said....

The off - Off Broadway Review called his work, "flawless...breathtaking, superb theatre".

Irene Backalenick of Backstage said of his work on Shakespeare's Henry V "the battle scenes are amazingly real...".

Martin Denton of nytheatre.com wrote, "terrific..the real thing is on display here...fights performed with passion and panache...",

and Mr. Denton said of his work on King Lear, "...Mr. Travers is invaluable: the production is peppered with thrilling fight sequences. The climactic duel between Edgar and Edmund is probably the most dynamic I've ever seen..."

What the directors said....

David Fuller, Artistic Director of The Jean Cocteau Repertory said, "Joe is always my first choice when I want to hire a fight director. He is extremely patient with actors,..highly knowledgeable...and he is a great collaborator. I always know his fights will be truthful to the text, faithful to the concept, and safely performable...".

Mark Harborth, freelance director, said, "I was immediately struck by his capacity to communicate with actors of varying skill levels. He is able to assess the abilities of the actors, merge them with the needs and desires of the director, and produce a safe and visually stimulating scene, that not only tells the story, but shows off the actors in the most positive way. He understands that an action sequence must blend in...He goes into the depth of the characters..He is inventive, intuitive, insightful, and has a sense of humor that puts even the most tentative actor at ease....Joe is always my first choice."

and Wanda Maragni, Managing Director of The Attic Ensemble said, "I have had the great fortune to work with Mr. Travers on numerous productions. Every encounter with him has been nothing but pleasure. Every cast that has had the opportunity to work with him has praised his ability, his teaching technique, and his incredibly supportive and pleasant approach. I recommend Mr. Travers without any hesitation."