Los Angeles Times
“STRONG PERFORMANCES… The message of the play comes through loud and clear in Valdez’s staging… reminds us that human rights abuses are more than a talking point.” — Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times
Total Theater
“FOUR STARS… BRAVE AND SHOCKING… masterfully directed… The people whose stories are memorialized here remind all of us that we have the power to dismantle a corrupt, inhuman system.” — Will Manus, Total Theater
Splash Magazines
“A HUMAN PLAY which cannot fail to touch the hearts of those who view it… the Fountain Theatre has topped itself with this thought-provoking, incendiary run-down on U.S. immigration policies. This is A NOT-TO-BE-MISSED PRODUCTION. — Elaine Mura, Splash Magazines
On Stage Los Angeles
“GO!… EXCITING AND MEANINGFUL… Strong ensemble acting and a meaningful script.” — Michael Sheehan, On Stage Los Angeles
Hollywood Progressive
“COMPELLING REAL-LIFE STORIES… eight shape-shifting actors slip from one real-life role to the next” —Dick Price, Hollywood Progressive
People’s World
“ANOTHER [FOUNTAIN] TRIUMPH… examine[s] the economic, social, and psychological effects of detentions on families in a kaleidoscopic compilation of true stories.” — Eric Gordon, People’s World
Larchmont Buzz
“REAL AND PERSONAL… gives voice to the voiceless and, true to its goal, inspires action.”— Laura Foti Cohen, Larchmont Buzz
Stage Raw
“SEARING… the characters run the gamut… RECOMMENDED… — Martin Hernandez, Stage Raw
LA Theatre Bites
“EMOTIONAL AND IMPORTANT… a 360 degree reading of the political opinions and perspectives and disagreements… challenges assumptions of law… the delivery from these actors is spot-on.” — Patrick Chavis, L.A. Theatre Bites
Glamical
“STRIKING AND POWERFUL” — Joe Mosqueda, Glamical
Showmag
“IT’S ENOUGH TO MAKE A PERSON WANT TO RUN FOR OFFICE…meticulous performance values… every element coalesces into a smooth, almost magazine style of presentation.” — Leigh Kennicott, Showmag
The World Through Night-Tinted Glasses
“THE ENSEMBLE SHINES… The Fountain Theatre is one of those places that never disappoints.” — David MacDowell Blue, The World Through Night-Tinted Glasses
Ticket Holders LA
“EXCEPTIONAL… EXTRAORDINARY… no theatre complex in LA has been as staunchly dedicated to social relevance and fighting for equality and justice than the Fountain.” — Travis Holder, Total Theater
Discover Hollywood
“ENTHRALLING… takes us on [a] harrowing journey… superb ensemble acting… vividly brought to life.” — Nyla Arslanian, Discover LA
From Another Zero
“POWERFUL STORYTELLING… RAW, EMOTIONAL… will make audiences think twice, reflect and consider what is really happening out there… Wonderful work with emotional delivery.” — Alejandra Enciso-Dardasht, From Another Zero