Broadway World
“STRENGTH AND TENDERNESS… ghostly, rueful and full of music… a winning ensemble… A Noise Within theater company, along with director Gregg T. Daniel, can put another notch in their creative belt as they work through Wilson’s century cycle of 10 plays.” — Evan Henerson, Broadway World
Stage Scene LA
“WOW!… one of [Wilson’s] most entertaining and powerful works… powerful, elucidating, talk-generating stuff under Gregg T, Daniel’s incisive direction in a production anchored by three dynamic star turns and five topnotch supporting performances.” — Steven Stanley, Stage Scene LA
The Nerds of Color
“KNOCKS IT OUT OF THE PARK, balancing the pathos and the supernatural.” — Edward Hong, The Nerds of Color
Hollywood Progressive
“MOVING… Like the piano’s carvings, all of the thesps deeply, indelibly etch their all-too-human characters, who are full of longing for belonging, embodying the African American experience and beyond.” — Ed Rampell, Hollywood Progressive
2 Urban Girls
“MESMERIZING… the creative team brought us back to 1936 in a glorious fashion… examines the deep fragility of his characters through honest storytelling that shines a spotlight on the struggles black families face.” — Melissa Hebert, 2 Urban Girls
Stage Raw
“STAGE RAW TOP 10… [the] ensemble is flawless… RECOMMENDED.” — Steven Leigh Morris, Stage Raw
People’s World
“EXTRAORDINARY… we bathe in the sheer thrill of artfully crafted prose delivered with tasty, lip-smacking gusto.” — Eric Gordon, People’s World
NoHo Arts District
“TRANSCENDENTAL… incredible performances… A Noise Within is a Los Angles treasure…please go and see this marvelous and iconically American play.” — Samantha Simmonds-Ronceros, NoHoArtsDostrict.com
Culture Spot LA
“[A] MUST-SEE PRODUCTION… a great ride through the biggest of themes — history, family, legacy, love and pain — all with a generous dose of humor and heart.” — Julie Riggott, Culture Spot LA
Pasadena Now
“VIBRANT AND HEARTFELT… combines history and the American Dream, sprinkles them with family secrets, and watches the fuse burn… a dynamic and inspiring staging.” — Eddie Rivera, Pasadena Now
Larchmont Buzz
“EXPERT DIRECTION… The all-in power of the cast envelops the audience, inspiring the complicated emotions of one’s own family.” — Laura Foti Cohen, Larchmont Buzz
JordanRYoung.com
“A MUST–SEE… stellar performances… Gregg T. Daniel, who has directed ANW’s four previous ventures into Wilson’s territory (the company plans to do the entire Cycle), delivers once more.” — Jordan R. Young, theater blogger
Stage and Cinema
“RICH AND COMPELLING… stands as one of the most powerful pieces of American Theater… a gorgeous-production.” — Michael Landman-Karny, Stage and Cinema
LA Theatrix
“A DEEPLY MOVING AND TRANSCENDENT EXPERIENCE… [a] stellar cast… beautifully staged… expertly directed.” — Anita W. Harris, LA Theatrix
The World Through Night-Tinted Glasses
“COMPLEX AND POWERFUL.” — David MacDowell Blue, The World Through Night-Tinted Glasses