On Stage Los Angeles
“WELL DONE… poetically envelops us… The depth and distinct personalities of [Friel’s] characters all ring with a gentle kindness… A beautiful set design” — Michael Sheehan, On Stage Los Angeles
Theatre Notes
“SMASHING… goes straight to the heart, with affecting joy and sadness… superb direction… handsomely staged” — Paul Myrvold, Theatre Notes
Stage Scene LA
“WOW!… Brian Friel lovers could not ask for a finer production” — Steven Stanley, Stage Scene LA
LA Splash
“COMPASSION, HUMOR, AND PATHOS… Theater lovers – this is your chance to see a near-perfect mounting of Brian Friel’s masterpiece“ — Elaine Mura, LA Splash
Stage Raw
“Captures the human need to connect.” — Julia Stier, Stage Raw
Gia On The Move
“VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED… extraordinary emotional depth and scintillating flashbacks, punctured by the kind of lighthearted, charismatic humor that so describes the song-filled spirit of the Irish people.” — Tracey Paleo, Gia On The Move
Hollywood Revealed
“SWEET… the individual moments shine with excitement… go see it and revel in what is always possible in theatre” — Dale Reynolds, Hollywood Revealed
Los Feliz Ledger
“EVOCATIVE… humor and sadness mingle” — Marilyn Tower Oliver, Los Feliz Ledger
Colorado Boulevard
“HEARTWARMING AND HEARTBREAKING… a nostalgic reminiscence… Another excellent production from Open Fist Theatre Company” — Carol Edger Germain, Colorado Boulevard