Rabble Rouse News
“A HELL OF A RIDE… a brilliantly conceived and executed production that is wicked good fun.” — Miguel Perez, Rabble Rouse News
Splash Magazines
“STRIKINGLY HELMED… the audience is treated to [director Guillermo] Cienfuegos’ crafty mining of every humorous moment in the bloody tale… a splendid and sparkling adventure… A MUST-SEE SHOW.” — Elaine Mura, Splash Magazines
Local News Pasadena
“AN EXHILARATING PRODUCTION… [actor Ann] Noble’s Richard enthralls… Richard invites audiences on a corpse-strewn ride to kingship. With this production, I went gladly.” — Robert Savino Oventile, Local News Pasadena
The World Through Night-Tinted Glasses
“FRANKLY THE BEST live action version of [Richard III] I have ever seen.” — David MacDowell Blue, The World Through Night-Tinted Glasses
On Stage Los Angeles
“MASTERFUL… [a] bold, daring experiment… Applause to Ann Noble’s valiant rendition of one of Shakespeare’s most repugnant villains. Applause” —Michael Sheehan, On Stage Los Angeles
Mostly Shakespeare
“ONE HELL OF A GREAT RIDE… one of the best productions of Richard III I’ve seen.” — Michael Doherty, Mostly Shakespeare
Glamgical
“EXCEPTIONAL… striking chiaroscuro visuals… remarkable performers.” — Joe Mosqueda, Glamgical
Arts Beat LA
“ROCK-N-ROLL HIGH ENERGY… a brilliant, tour de force performance by Ann Noble as the toxic monarch… A MUST-SEE SHOW.” — Terry Morgan, Arts Beat LA
Stage Raw
“MAGNETIC… a singular scintillating performance by Ann Noble in the title role… we are fascinated… RECOMMENDED… STAGE RAW TOP 10.” — Deborah Klugman, Stage Raw
LA Theatrix
“EXHILARATING THEATRE… solid acting and robust staging… From her first word to her final sneer, [Ann] Noble is miraculous as Richard… A MUST-SEE.” — Anita W. Harris, LA Theatrix
Larchmont Buzz
“INVENTIVE STAGING… Ann Noble reigns in the starring role… effects manage to continually surprise… levity coexist[s] with tragedy.”— Gabrielle Johnsen, Larchmont Buzz
Gia On The Move
“PITCH–PERFECT… [Actor Ann] Noble’s body language and highly skilled delivery of the text is transcendent… the production [is] absolutely superb.” — Tracey Paleo, Gia On The Move
WFMU radio
“JUST THRILLING TO WATCH… so brilliantly staged and moves so swiftly… I can’t recommend it higher… you don’t want to miss this production.” — Bob Barth, WFMU radio
Hollywood Progressive
“GRIPPING”…. a high-voltage production… dynamically directed… a tour-de-force performance by Ann Noble.” — Ed Rampell, Hollywood Progressive
Los Angeles Times
“STRIKING… at once cinematic and fleetly theatrical… The women are triumphant in A Noise Within’s well-timed portrait of a tyrant.” — Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times
Stage and Cinema
“SHARP… COMPELLING… Ann Noble shines blindingly bright… the stage is filled with strong performances… [Director Guillermo] Cienfuegos crafts a staging that is both visually striking and theatrically cohesive.” — Ernest Kearney, Stage and Cinema
LA Excites
“GALVANIZING… both intellectually rigorous and emotionally accessible… [Ann] Noble’s interpretation is something to behold… around her, the versatile cast members prove equally formidable.” — Imaan Jalali, LA Excites
Stage Scene LA
“NOT YOUR GRANDPARENTS’ RICHARD III… stunning to look at and spectacularly acted.” — Steven Stanley, Stage Scene LA
Broadway World
“A BLOODY GOOD TIME.” — Evan Henerson, Broadway World
Colorado Boulevard
“FIRST-RATE… relevant, profound, professional, and accessible from beginning to end.” — Pat Smith, Colorado Boulevard
The Hollywood Times
“WICKEDLY FUNNY… Pounding rock music, moody sets and a flawless cast take the audience on a crashing freight train of a murderous ride.” — Virginia Schneider, The Hollywood Times
Pasadena Now
“SWIFT, SINISTER… [actor Ann Noble’s] depiction of Richard is as compelling as she is unsettling… In this lean, stark staging, A Noise Within reminds us why Richard III endures.” — Eddie Rivera, Pasadena Now