Los Angeles Times
“A FROLIC IN THE WOODS… Of all the places I’ve seen William Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream,’ the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum has to be the most idyllic… I sat in bliss as a butterfly joined the cast of this outdoor production, tracing parabolas of enchantment as though a new member of Titania’s fairy train… Puck and the other forest sprites swing, leap and gambol on the surrounding hills with joyful abandon.” — Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times
Stage Scene LA
“WOW!… Jam-packed with physical comedy and song performed by one of the finest Theatricum casts ever… Meticulously trimmed, melodiously scored, and masterfully performed, it is summer theater under the stars at its heavenly best.” — Steven Stanley, Stage Scene LA
Ticket Holders LA
“THEATRICAL SORCERY… A broadly kinetic, palpably tongue-in-cheek appreciation for and homage to ol’ Will’s most delightful and entertaining classic… The smoothly quirky physical comedy is the key to unlocking the wonders of this production.” — Travis Holder, Ticket Holders LA
Mommy-Poppins
“IDYLLIC…everyone from tots to teens delights in this production… zips along, with whole portions of the show turned into songs set to original music… As the lovers run toward (and away from) each other in the woods near Athens, the Santa Monica Mountains become part of the story.” — Meghan Rose, Mommy Poppins
Variety
“BREATHTAKING… directed with scintillating wit by Melora Marshall, every scene sets the pulse racing while still preserving a romantic flavor.” — Joel Hirschhorn, Variety
LA Weekly
“GO!… magic” — Paul Birchall, LA Weekly
LA Progressive
“INSPIRED MADCAP MYSTICAL MIRTHFULNESS… EFFERVESCENT… go see the concoction and confection that is the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” — Ed Rampell, LA Progressive
Mountain Messenger News
“MAGIC IN THE AIR… like pixie dust… be prepared to be entranced” — Flavia Potenza, Messenger Mountain News
It’s Not About Me
“DON’T MISS THIS ONE!… this is the place to see A Midsummer Night’s Dream!!!… I’m enchanted with this theatre. It’s so much more than a play venue; it’s a whole magical summer experience.” — Karen Salkin, It’s Not About Me
Glamgical
“MAGICAL… A REAL TREAT… Theatricum Botanicum is an idyllic place for this story… the play and stage become a forest within a forest… Add the makeup, the costumes, the music, the phenomenal performances, and the excellent direction and you get a memorable theatre experience.” — Joe Mosqueda, Glamgical
The Hollywood Times
“ENDEARING… an energetic and fun reprisal of one of Shakespeare’s most reliable comedies… Don’t miss this magic under the trees. — Virginia Schneider, The Hollywood Times