Inferna by Joanna Castle Miller
Directed by Margaret Ledford and produced by FAU Theatre LAB.
Boca Raton, Florida
April 11-26, 2026
*World Premiere
South Florida Theater Magazine
“Assuming the role of Youth Pastor, and every other male position in this two-person play (including playing himself as Joanna’s onstage assistant, Jeff) is Male Actor, Jeff Burleson. Burleson was right on the button in portrayals as varied as a Southern-accented Almighty God, Joanna’s young church friend, to cringy movie director.” – Mindy Leaf
Florida Theater On Stage
“Jeff Burleson seamlessly pops in and out as, among other things, a guitar accompanist, patron, pastors, Alan Jay Lerner, a director, Samuel Beckett, an angel, a man in hell, David Mamet, an actor playing Shakespeare’s Oberon – oh, and God.” – Bill Hirschman
Palm Beach ArtsPaper
Along with herself, Castle Miller’s script calls for one additional male actor — in Theatre Lab’s production, Jeff Burleson. He’s the perfect bumbling clown for only as long as her script calls for it — but proves surprisingly chilling when Miller’s narratives force him into a more sinister role.
Black Santa by Aaron Mays
Directed by Margaret Ledford and produced by City Theatre.
Miami, Florida
December 4-22, 2024
*Regional Premiere
Miami Art Zine
“As Frank, one of the school’s teachers, Burleson brings an appropriate gruffness to the part.” – Aaron Krause
Florida Theater On Stage
“Jeff Burleson’s Frank makes one squirm with discomfort as he self-righteously hurls comments that clearly convey a man with little respect or understanding of marginalized communities. But then there is an unexpected hint of painful self-awareness towards the end of the play that is deeply affecting.” – Mariah Reed
Art Duty by Daniel Prillaman
Directed by Brandon Urrutia and produced by LakehouseRanchDotPNG.
Miami Lakes, Florida
September 26 – October 5, 2025
*World Premiere
Artburst
“For the one dimension that is meant for the guards, both Burleson and Lopez breathe life into their guards. Burleson’s Tobin, just waiting for retirement, creates the complete opposite of the co-worker who has been assigned to join him on art duty.
In a scene where Burleson’s Tobin is struck by something funny, the actor’s ongoing and utterly believable laughter is one of the high points of the 90 minute, no intermission play.” – Michelle F. Solomon
Florida Theater On Stage
“Tobin (Jeff Burteson) is a stolid veteran while Asher (Marla Lopez) is a newbie whose friendly demeanor slips in company-discouraged conversation. As they stand erect, mostly motionless, there is a slight tinge of Waiting for Godot’s pointless view of life. … Carefully paced by Urrutia, the actors Lopez and Burleson faithfully portray the straight arrow guards, investing them with character. ” – Bill Hirschman
Berkshire Fine Arts
“Burleson lends Tobin a no-nonsense grimness that at times grows into a threatening menace when he feels people are out of line. Burleson’s commanding performance calls to mind a strict commander in the military, although the actor also wisely injects his character with brief moments of charm and easygoingness. Perhaps such flashes of brightness represent hope for humanity in the stark dystopian world of the play.” – Aaron Krause
