Los Angeles Times
“CRITIC’S CHOICE… Sharply written, expertly performed and staged with breathtaking emotional impact, Jennifer Maisel’s new play explores the refugee experience and its repercussions through the deeply personal story of a concentration camp survivor and her descendants.” — Philip Brandes, Los Angeles Times
Broadway World
“MESMERIZING… STUNNING… Do go spend EIGHT NIGHTS at Antaeus. So thought-provoking.” — Gil Kaan, Broadway World
Stage Scene LA
“WOW!… POWERFUL AND MOVING… an Antaeus Theatre Company triumph… ties together events from the distant past with those as recent as this week’s headlines while reminding audiences that what happened then can happen again… Eight Nights will make you laugh, make you cry, make you think, make you feel, make you stand up and cheer.” — Steven Stanley, Stage Scene L.A.
Theatre Notes
“BRILLIANT, COMPLEX… The emotional impact of the show is enormous and gripped this theatre goer from beginning to end. The power of the players is extraordinary… superbly directed… superbly staged.” — Paul Myrvold, Theatre Notes
Ticket Holders LA
“A UNIQUE AND REMARKABLE PLAY… a brilliant homage to the durability of the human spirit… hugely thought-provoking and pure theatrical magic from start to finish” — Travis Holder, Ticket Holders LA
Gia On The Move
“RECOMMEMDED… Under the artful yet unobtrusive direction of Emily Chase, the actors invest their characters with an abundance of charm and humanity” — Guy Picot, Gia On The Move
Stage Raw
“RECOMMENDED… STAGE RAW TOP 10… MASTERFULLY CRAFTED… explores the way in which the legacy of the persecuted echoes down the ages to affect future generations.” — Iris Mann, Stage Raw
The Hollywood Times
POIGNANT…THE CAST IS STELLAR… reveals the intergenerational impact of historical trauma… both a warning and a call to action.” — Johhn Lavitt, The Hollywood Times
The Theatre Times
“DEEPLY MOVING… a cast of seven mesmerizing actors… a well-written play that avoids easy answers” — Christine Deitner, The Theatre Times
Showmag.com
“A PRODUCTION TO SEE… Director Emily Chase guides her superb cast through their various roles with a grace and compassion that shines through every performance.” — Michael Van Duzer, Showmag
LA Splash
“[A] SPLASH SELECTION… masterfully written… skillfully directed… an emotional roller coaster beautifully depicted by an uber-talented cast” — Elaine Mura, LA Splash
Los Feliz Ledger
“THOUGHTFUL AND HAUNTINGLY MOVING… a fine cast of actors… gentle humor… warmth and humanity” — Marilyn Tower Oliver, Los Feliz Ledger