Los Angeles Times
“SHARPLY OBSERVED…a nuanced exploration of the limits of human compassion in desperate times.” — Margaret Gray, Los Angeles Times
Theatre Notes
“[A] DON’T MISS PRODUCTION… flawlessly directed… an exemplar of ensemble acting. The players are extraordinary… characters and situations that touch the heart, culminating in a sudden, stunning climax and a poignant dénoument.”— Paul Myrvold,Theatre Notes
People’s World
“STUNNING THEATRE… crisp, fast-paced… the acting is all top-notch… rapid-fire, non-stop crackerjack dialogue… great expository working-class theater” — Eric Gordon, People’s World
Theatre Spoken Here / Not Born Yesterday
“POWERFUL… meticulous direction… brilliant performances… Great theater reminds us of our common humanity.” — Morna Martell, Theatre Spoken Here and Not Born Yesterday
Discover Hollywood
“MASTERFUL… effervescent performances of a sensitive and knowing script exquisitely directed. Don’t miss this one.” — Suzanne Birrell, Discover Hollywood
Stage Raw
“RECOMMENDED…. STAGE RAW TOP 10… COMPELLING… kudos to playwright Elizabeth Irwin” — Deborah Klugman, Stage Raw
BroadwayWorld
“SPOT ON… INNOVATIVE… Irwin obviously knows her way around a restaurant kitchen… [a] very talented cast… ingenious scene changes… Lawrence Stallings commands the stage as Peter… Richard Azurdia effortlessly exhibits Jorge’s humility, his integrity… Pablo Castelblanco seems innocence personified… Peter Pasco’s simply perfect as Whalid” — Gil Kaan, BroadwayWorld
The World Through Night-Tinted Glasses
“SUPERB… we are carried away by the forward momentum of these characters, their hopes and dreams and frustrations.” – David MacDowell Blue, The World Through Night-Tinted Glasses
EDGE
“EXCITING, RELEVANT, ENJOYABLE” — Dale Reynolds, EDGE Los Angeles
The Hollywood Times
“RIVETING… Do yourself a favor, check it out.” — Joe Morgan, The Hollywood Times
Gia on the Move
“PLAYFUL YET DEEPLY POTENT… charming… engaging… a testament to human dignity.” — Marc Wheeler, Gia on the Move
LA Splash
“A TIMELY AND IMPORTANT PLAY… Irwin uncovers the behind-the-scenes life of restaurants everywhere” — Elaine L. Mura, LA Splash
Capital and Main
“MEMORABLE… provokes a broader rumination on workers’ rights in the food industry.” — Alex Demyanenko, Capital and Main
Larchmont Chronicle
“A FAST-PACED BALLET… an excellent cast” — Patricia Foster Rye, Larchmont Chronicle
Los Feliz Ledger
“A CHARMING play with a serious message” — Marilyn Tower Oliver, Los Feliz Ledger
Santa Monica Daily Press
“WONDERFUL, POWERFUL… beautifully staged and directed” — Cynthia Citron, Santa Monica Daily Press
Stage Scene LA
“WOW!… an engrossing, eye-opening treat… should be required viewing by any Trump or Arizona SB 1070 supporter… even bleeding-heart liberals can learn a thing or two.” — Steven Stanley, Stage Scene LA
Performing Arts Live
“The cast is excellent. The story is important and powerful. It is one of our FEATURED events. GO!” — Mike Napoli, Performing Arts LIVE