Los Angeles Times
“POIGNANT… ENTERTAINING… Kamps has a way with dialogue and the Louisiana patois, and under Shirley Jo Finney’s sensitive direction, the actors inhabit their characters with endearing naturalism” — Margaret Gray, Los Angeles Times
On Stage and Screen
“BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN, POWERFUL… Every aspect of the production contributes to a comprehensive, authentic depiction of a vivid community… universal and relevant.” — Erin Coney, On Stage and Screen
Stage Raw
“RECOMMENDED… STAGE RAW TOP TEN… a richly textured tapestry… verve, sympathy and humor.” — Neal Weaver, Stage Raw
Discover Hollywood
“ACCESSIBLE, FAST AND FUNNY… Leaves the audience with new awareness and renewed sympathy for the lingering tragedy of post-Katrina New Orleans.” — Bill Garry, Discover Hollywood
Broadway World
“INTENSE… INTIMATE… TOUCHING… Shirley Jo Finney ably directs her talented and committed cast”
— Gil Kaan, Broadway World
Gia on the Move
“PRESCIENT AND RIGHT ON POINT… poignant, empathetic and insightful — Tracey Paleo, Gia On the Move
Ticket Holders LA
“URGENTLY IMPORTANT… Kamps’ fascinatingly gritty and yet uplifting morality tale has here been raised to remarkable artistic heights by director Shirley Jo Finney.” — Travis Holder, Ticket Holders LA
Hollywood Times
“REMARKABLE PERFORMANCES…Runaway to Go See ‘Runaway Home’ at The Fountain Theatre!”
People’s World
“POWERFUL AND POETIC… Once again, The Fountain Theatre hits it out of the ballpark” — Eric Gordon, People’s World
Stage Scene LA
“WOW!… THEATRICAL PIZZAZZ… combines gritty drama, laugh-at-life humor, and moments of magical realism with commitment to social justice and glimpses into lives too easily ignored” — Steven Stanley, Stage Scene LA
The Tvolution
“The language is nothing short of SUPERB… excellent performances” — Ernst Kearney, The Tvolution