Los Angeles Times
“GRIPPING SPECTACLE… THEATRICALLY ENTRANCING. ” — Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times
Forbes
“OTHERWORLDLY… TRANSPORTING… a strange and moving act of cultural translation [that] feels 100% right for this venue and this moment… Get there soon to hear Sophocles in Nahuatl, under the stars, with the ocean at your back. — David Hochman, Forbes
Broadway World
“A COMPENDIUM OF STRIKING SENSORY EXPERIENCES… an exciting, visually-striking production… a solid adaptation of Antigone, a glorious celebration of pre-conquest Mexican culture, and a resonant evening at the theatre.” — Andrew Child, Broadway World
Stage Raw
“STAGE RAW TOP 10… RECOMMENDED… technical artistry as memorable as the empyrean myth it’s employed to tell… one dazzling sensory surprise after another… a colorfully rendered tale of human hubris gone awry.” — Debroah Klugman, Stage Raw
Politics, Money, Culture
“MESMERIZING… dramatically expressive and visually imaginative staging… combin[es] impressive theatricality and spectacle with poetry, emotional intensity, and fresh perspective… stunning visual embellishments drawn from vibrant Aztec motifs… a watchable delight.” — Bruce Feldman, Politics, Money, Culture
Rabble Rouse News
“A TRULY TRANSCENDENT AND THOUGHT PROVOKING EVENING OF THEATRE AT ITS BEST… brim[s] with magic, passion, outrage, ritual and the human desire for true justice.” — Miguel Perez, Rabble Rouse News
Hispanic LA
“VISUALMENTE PODEROSO… DESTACADAS ACTUACIONES… una reflexión sobre el poder, la conciencia y la resistencia.”
(“VISUALLY POWERFUL… OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES… a reflection on power, consciousness, and resistance.”)
— Nestor Fantini, Hispanic LA
Hollywood Progressive
“STUNNING… THE THEATRICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR… a spectacular stage spectacle … Don’t miss it. Bravo!” — Ed Rampell, Hollywood Progressive
Gia On The Move
“ASTOUNDING… a marvelous refreshing view of an eons old play.” — Tracey Paleo, Gia On The Move
Splash Magazines
“LUSH, EXOTIC… an eons-old story born anew… a not-to-be-missed adventure.” — Elaine Mura, Splash Magazines
The Hollywood Times
“BRILLIANTLY STAGED.” — Robert St. Martin, The Hollywood Times
Palisadian-Post
“VIVID… a stroke of creative synthesis… affirms the dignity and poetry of Aztec culture.” — Libby Motika, Palisadian-Post
Easy Reader
“MESMERIZING… a vivid, lush production… a universal story.” — Bondo Wyszpolski, Easy Reader
LA Theatrix
“EXCEPTIONAL… visually immersive, transportive and timely… emotionally resonant.” — Anita W. Harris, LA Theatrix
13 Things LA.
“TERRIFIC ACTING… gorgeous ceremonial costuming, music and song and a smattering of well-timed comic relief.” — Shana Nys Dambrot, 13 Things LA
Larchmont Buzz
“MAGNIFICENT… a vibrant blend of culture, color, music, and drama… visually impressive and acoustically transportive.” — Carol Baker, Larchmont Buzz
Arts Beat LA
“GROUND–BREAKING…the architecture, evening air, performers, and music combine to create an immersive experience in which the boundaries between ancient drama and contemporary performance seem to disappear… dazzles with sheer theatricality, pageantry and spectacle.” — Pauline Adamek, Arts Beat LA
SEEfest
“SUMPTUOUS… fluently combines athletic dance, haunting songs, and spectacular images of death.” — Amanda L. Andrei, SeeFest