Los Angeles Times
“[A] MASTER CLASS IN ACTING… crisp and clear-eyed direction… beautifully realized.” — Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times
Stage Raw
“STAGE RAW TOP 10… RECOMMENDED… [director] Gregg T. Daniel unerringly taps into the wellspring of Wilson’s genius… [a] superb cast.” — F. Kathleen Foley, Stage Raw
KCRW 89.9 FM
“WORTH THE DRIVE… a play of stories and the cast is stunning as they weave these different yarns… find a night to see King Hedley II.” — Anthony Byrnes, KCRW 89.9 FM
People’s World
“TAUTLY CONCEIVED… gorgeously lyrical soliloquies… movingly acted at the highest level of theater.” — Eric Gordon, People’s World
Hollywood Progressive & Free Press
“FINELY ETCHED ACTING IN A POWERFUL, PULL-NO-PUNCHES DRAMA… Without ever mentioning Reagan, Wilson deftly dramatizes how Reaganomics wreaked havoc on African Americans.” — Ed Rampell, Hollywood Progressive and Free Press
Broadway World
“AN EVERYMAN ‘ROYAL’ TRAGEDY… a rare opportunity to catch one of a master’s seldom-seen plays… Flawed or bleak though these tales may be, Gregg T. Daniel and A Noise Within know how to tell them.” Evan Henerson, BroadwayWorld
The Nerds of Color
“DYNAMIC… [a] prime example of Black Excellence in theatre that cannot be missed… Shakespearean in nature… gorgeous and efficient direction… each and every [cast member] are absolute knockouts in the talent department.” — Edward Hong, The Nerds of Color
Glamgical
“EXHILARATING… alluring and inspiring … a skilled director, a talented group of actors, and a remarkable script.” — Joe Mosqueda, Glamgical
JordanRYoung.com
“FIRST-RATE… standout performances.” — theater blogger Jordan R. Young
NoHo Arts District
“BRILLIANT… a gorgeous production of this beautifully written play… every actor is intensely good [and] utterly in the moment… magical.” — Samantha Simmonds-Ronceros, NoHoArtsDistrict.com
The World Through Night-Tinted Glasses
“MAGNIFICENT… wind[s] together the day to day and the mythic into a tragedy which somehow feels triumphant…very fine performances… excellent direction.” — David MacDowell Blue, The World Through Night-Tinted Glasses
WFMU radio
“A TREMENDOUS WORK… outstanding across the board… cohesive and emotional and eye-opening… hats off to A Noise Within… DON’T MISS IT” — Bob Barth, WFMU radio
South Pasadenan
“STAGGERING PERFORMANCES… POWERFULLY DIRECTED… BEAUTIFULLY LIT AND DESIGNED.” — Alisa Hayashida, South Pasadenan
Discover Hollywood
“SIMPLY STUNNING… a wonderful night of masterful theater.” — Michael Edwards, Discover Hollywood
Pasadena Now
“POWERFUL… deeply immersive storytelling, rich with thought-provoking outcomes.” — Eddie Rivera, Pasadena Now
Showmag
“AN EXPLOSIVE MASTERPIECE… a searing production… We can thank A Noise Within for a unique and timely production of another of Wilson’s plays.” — Leigh Kennicott, Showmag
Politics, Money, Culture
“A FINE STAGING… honors both August Wilson’s elegiac text and the essential humanity of its careworn characters.” — Bruce Feldman, Politics, Money, Culture