Stage Raw
“STAGE RAW TOP 10… RECOMMENDED… [a] haunting production… leans into the eerie supernatural elements in William Shakespeare’s blood-steeped tragedy.” — Philip Brandes, Stage Raw
Mostly Shakespeare
“OUTSTANDING performances by Max Lawrence as Macbeth and Willow Geer as Lady Macbeth… [Theatricum] gives you the sensation of being deep in the woods… a place where magic not only seems possible, but probable.” — Michael Doherty, Mostly Shakespeare
Glamgical
“VISUALLY STUNNING… DYNAMIC… Max Lawrence and Willow Geer transcend in their roles of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.” — Joe Mosqueda, Glamgical
Hollywood Revealed
“WOW…whisk[s] us away from our daily lives and into the fantastic world of Medieval Scotland… really made Birnam Wood come to Dunsinane and enchanted us with swirling spells bubbling forth from witches mouths… Nestled in the beauty of Topanga Canyon this gem of a theatre space that is nothing short of a creative playground.” — Todd Gaebe, Hollywood Revealed
Circling the News
“NOTABLE… A refresher course on the disastrous consequences of excessive power and unchecked ambition… With thunder and lightning brightening the witches’ appearance, the outdoor stage in Topanga offers a perfect setting for the ensuing mysterious and unsettling mood.” — Libby Motika, Circling the News
Broadway World
“When I crossed the bridge to enter the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, now celebrating its 50th season, it was immediately clear that there is something alive in this space… they are unashamed to model themselves as a unique vision of what a theatre can be… Here’s to another 50 years!” — Andrew Child, Broadway World
The Hollywood Times
“SMOLDERING… a strong cast… fast-moving… clear understanding of the text and clear delivery.” — Robert St. Martin, The Hollywood Times
The Canyon Chronicle
“STELLAR PERFORMANCES… Witches and spirits lurked about in the yonder forest… use[s] every inch of the outdoor theatre… A MUST-SEE SHOW!” — Annemarie Donkin, The Canyon Chronicle
Splash Magazines
“GRIPPING… enjoy the bucolic splendors of Topanga Canyon during this balmy summer season… If swashbuckling action and palace intrigue are your bag, you’ll love this production.” — Elaine Mura, Splash Magazines
Hollywood Progressive
“GRIPPING… STELLAR PERFORMANCES AND DIRECTION… more exciting than all the filmic special effects in Oppenheimer.” — Ed Rampell, Hollywood Progressive