CurtainUp
“SMART, WELL-EXECUTED… for a classic mix of romance and tragedy, the company’s Romeo and Juliet expertly fits the bill.” — Evan Henerson, CurtainUp
LA Splash
“VIBRANT… brilliantly staged… sweeps the cobwebs from this Shakespearean classic and makes it exciting and understandable.” — Elaine L. Mura, LA Splash
People’s World
“BRILLIANT… a revelatory interpretation with superb performances without exception” — Eric Gordon, People’s World
BroadwayWorld / Shakespeare in LA
“SPARKLE[S] WITH FRESH DELIGHT… masterfully told… connects on a visceral level … a thought-provoking reinvention of Shakespeare’s classic that should be at the top of your destination list this summer” —Ellen Dostal, BroadwayWorld & Shakespeare in LA
Examiner
“The setting puts ‘Romeo and Juliet’ in a situation that is easily understood by the modern mind… presented on the Theatricum’s gorgeous stage, between greenery, trees, birds …make it a complete outing by taking a picnic.” — Dena Burroughs, Examiner
Theatre Notes
“This R & J is fresh and vibrant. The old story loses none of its power and, indeed, gains a more immediate relevance. I loved it.” — Paul Myrvold, Theatre Notes
Topanga Messenger
“FRESH AND AUTHENTIC… The first act is often funny and ribald, just barely setting us up for the tragic ending… reminds us that prejudice and hatred continue to be prevalent forces in the world.” — Justin Biel, Topanga Messenger