Broadway World 
“SPOT–ON… In an rare instance of age-appropriate casting, two teen actors light up the Theatricum… As ever, the woodland-set stage in Topanga Canyon is a summer favorite.” — Evan Henerson, Broadway World

Stage Raw 
“SUBLIME STAGING… Teenagers [Asher] Hagler and [Quinnlynn] Scheppner make a sparkling couple, their commitment to the dialogue, coupled with a youthful exuberance, belying the fate of their characters… STAGE RAW TOP 10… RECOMMENDED.” — Martín Hernández, Stage Raw

Stage Scene LA
“WOW!… Casting real-life highschoolers as the world’s most iconic pair of lovestruck teens is just one reason Theatricum Botanicum’s Romeo and Juliet feels fresh and new… this is one Romeo and Juliet you won’t want to miss. ” — Steven Stanley, Stage Scene LA

Mostly Shakespeare 
“WONDERFUL… I love how this production is keen on reminding the audience just how young these characters are… makes great use of the theatre’s beautiful space.” — Michael Doherty, Mostly Shakespeare

Glamgical 
“EXCEPTIONAL… keeps the theatrical experience vibrantly analog… nurtures the humor and drama of this classical tragedy.” — Joe Mosqueda, Glamgical

Larchmont Buzz 
“POETRY, TRAGEDY AND SOCIAL RELEVANCE… under the open air of the Theatricum’s outdoor space, there are times when the star-crossed lovers seem to reflect real stars in their eyes.” — Gabrielle Johnsen, Larchmont Buzz