Best Actor: Pat Miller

It takes great skill for an actor to transform himself from one person to another. But becoming another species entirely is an even bigger challenge, and that's what Pat Miller accomplished in last year's production of Bat Boy at Blank Canvas Theatre. From the opening moment, when he was suspended upside-down from a crossbeam high above the stage, Miller captured the scary yet strangely cuddly character of this hybrid creature named Edgar. By the end of the evening, the audience was clearly ready to invite Edgar to, um, hang out any time.

Best Actor in a Musical: Pat Miller, Bat Boy: The Musical, Blank Canvas Theatre

Best Actor in a Musical: Pat Miller, Bat Boy the Musical, Blank Canvas Theatre

Blank Canvas Theater was hoping for a laugh in its production of Bat Boy: The Musical – a modern-day gothic tale set to rock-gospel music and built for comedy. It got it, thanks to Pat Miller’s delightfully high risk/high reward performance as the Bat Boy and a hilariously campy jump scare that found Miller bald, bare and hanging upside-down from the rafters.

Best Actor in a Musical: Pat Miller, SPAMALOT, Beck Center for the Arts

Best Actor in a Musical: Pat Miller, SPAMALOT, Beck Center for the Arts

"Blank Canvas has the estimable Pat Miller as Edgar, and from the first moment when you first spy him hanging upside down high above the stage, you are never in doubt about this creature’s bat-like qualities. Thrashing in his cage after he’s caught by some local yahoos, Miller ‘s thin frame, bald head and bug-eyed visage are creepy indeed. And this makes his transition to a rather erudite young man later on all the more effective and amusing."

"Pat Miller is outstanding as the Bat Boy Edgar... He has an excellent singing voice and creates a completely believable character... It’s worth seeing the show, if for no other reason, to observe the wonderful character development by Pat Miller as the Bat Boy."

"It is a romp pure and simple. And it is a really good one, led by the high risk/high reward performance of Miller as the Bat Boy, complete with athletic contortions, superb singing and a remarkable transformation from wild beast to proper gentleman."

"The dauntless director's formula for success includes picking an amazing actor — the ever-intriguing Pat Miller — to play the title role... Miller is mesmerizing in the role, contorting and cavorting whether he's in a cage or taking center stage."

"No one better handles the comedy and the choreography than Pat Miller. He is brilliant as Patsy, whose job as King Arthur’s manservant is to simulate with two halves of a coconut the sound of hoof beats for Arthur’s nonexistent horse. Every facial expression and each gesture places a comedic glyph above the dialogue, adding flair to the festivities and enriching the production."

"King Arthur rides in on his pretend horse followed by his faithful aide Patsy (a consistently amusing Pat Miller)."

"Special victory flags are waved for Pat Miller’s endearingly fun portrayal of constant companion Patsy."

"Pat Miller delights as Patsy...Miller’s “I’m All Alone” is laugh infused glee."

"As he [King Arthur] warbles "I’m All Alone," his loyal servant Patsy (Pat Miller, in a goofy, endearing turn) looks on in what-am-I-chopped-liver? astonishment."

"Top Scene Stealers: Pat Miller, Aaron Patterson and Patrick Ciamacco in "High Fidelity" at Blank Canvas Theatre"

"Miller is a hot mess of vocal delight, and a human doobie of fun, as Dick."

"Another delight was 'It's No Problem,' first sung by the utterly charming Charlie Brown-like Pat Miller as the nerdy Dick, who doesn't know whether he has had sex or not. But by the end of the show, he has a girl friend, Anna (the equally nerdy Monica Zach) who joins Miller in the song's reprise."

"Jeff, played skillfully by Pat Miller...Both Sanborn and Miller have strong singing voices as well as a very natural repartee together."

"The ensemble of Sanborn, Miller, Collier and Reilly feels like a real-life group of friends. The talented cast is endearing and relatable, and stand-out moments include Sanborn and Miller’s longingly excited 'Part of It All'...All performers will warm your heart, make you giggle, and keep your attention (which is important when there is no intermission.)"

"Amiee Collier (Susan), Pat Miller (Jeff), Caitlin Elizabeth Reilly (Heidi), and Will Sanborn (Hunter), have all proven before on local stages that they are solid performers, with good voices, and concrete acting chops. They use their skills well."

"The best of times is delivered by Matt O’Shea, as the wonderfully unbalanced Emperor Saturninus, and Pat Miller, whose quick switches between his good and evil characters are burlesque at its best."

Val Kozlenko (Lucius/Chiron) and Pat Miller (Bassanius/Demetrius) would be sure bets to win The Amazing Race. Watching these two traverse the evening is a complete success, with each in total control of his impressive talents, vocally rocking out as the brothers Grimm or as back-up singers to a trippy vision to screw up Titus’s head, which reminded me of Josie and the Pussycats on crack.

"Miller has the unique experience of killing himself -- well, killing himself as Bassianus while at the same time playing the part of Demetrius, his killer. Sounds confusing, but it's amazing to watch!"

"At one point a character [Miller] fights himself (brilliantly!)"

"Pat Miller brings engaging tenderness to Henry."

"Taking solace in a relationship with Henry (an enormously affecting Pat Miller), a funny and caring stoner at school."

"She strikes up a relationship and shares pot with fellow student Henry (a sweetly gawky Pat Miller). Vocal highlights include Henry’s sweet song of seduction in 'Perfect for You'"

"Emma Wahl and Pat Miller are perfect as Natalie and Henry, both are vocally commanding and strong in their roles."

"Pat Miller, as Natalie’s boyfriend, Henry, creates a pot-headed, yet supportive safe place for the girl to turn."

"Pat Miller is the epitome of great cast doubling, as he plays 6 roles in the show, many within the same scene."

"Miller sparks laughs in his many roles, with the best moment being his romp with Roberta and his store full of candles in 'The Dildo Rag.' At times, he looks like a young Steve Martin."

"Doug Bailey, Pat Miller and Bill Reichert play all of their multi-roles as hormone hopping football jocks and the men in the lives of the cheerleaders, with the right farcical air to the delight of the viewers."

"Notable were Tia Karaplis (Yonah), Ian Atwood (Adam/Noah) and Pat Miller (Abel/Ham)."

"Katie Rediger and her partner, film student Pat Miller made the final round of the Irene Ryan Acting Competition. Out of 230 nominees Rediger and Miller were among 14 that were chosen for the finals."

Article featuring the student-run theatre troupe where Pat was a Co-Founder and the Art Department Head from 2009 to 2011.

"Lingan said that he knew immediately after Miller's audition that Miller would be Bat Boy. 'Pat did a really strong audition,' Lingan said. 'He has shown dedication. He really rose to the occasion. He also has really good instincts.'"