Los Angeles Times
“CRITIC’S CHOICE… A REMARKABLE REVIVAL… funny, crisp dialogue worthy of classic comedy and monologues of dreams deferred that will break your heart…. towering performances… NOT-TO-BE-MISSED” — F. Kathleen Foley, Los Angeles Times
Stage Raw
“ACHINGLY HUMAN AND ALIVE… AN EXPLOSION OF THEATRICAL ARTISTRY…. The brilliance of Michele Shay’s direction lies in setting the actors free to explore every nook and cranny of their characters’ emotional ramblings… a production that is a true work of art, the kind that doesn’t come around very often” — Stephen Fife, Stage Raw
LA Observed
“A GLOWING PRODUCTION… vivid roles… juicy performances.” — Don Shirley, LA Observed
Stage Scene LA
“WOW!… POWERFULLY STAGED AND PERFORMED… offers almost as many laughs as there is dramatic conflict under Michele Shay’s incisive direction.” — Steven Stanley, Stage Scene LA
Theatre Notes
“EXTRAORDINARY… Under the flawless direction of Michele Shay, this ensemble of superb actors is sensational… SEE THIS SHOW!” — Paul Myrvold, Theatre Notes
Donloe’s Lowdown
“E (EXCELLENT)…. A THEATRICAL FEAST… rich, layered, interesting characters… vibrant portrayals… a fluid and crisp directorial triumph!” — Darlene Donloe, Donloe’s Lowdown
Stage and Cinema
“RIVETING… highly rewarding… Wilson remains unsurpassed at catching people in the act of anything with such poetic authenticity that it’s no act at all.” — Tony Frankel, Stage and Cinema
Discover Hollywood
“HIGHLY RECOMMENDED… A TRULY REMARKABLE PRODUCTION… tackles race, relevancy, and self-worth in an exquisite dialogue-driven slice of life filed with lovely, nuanced performances from a flawless ensemble of skilled actors” — Kathy Flynn, Discover Hollywood
Long Beach Times Newspaper
“RECOMMENDED… POWERFUL” — Wilfred M. Phillips Jr., Long Beach Times
LA Splash
A SUPERB ENSEMBLE… the efforts of the production team yield splendid results… a treat which the theater aficionado cannot afford to miss” — Elaine Mura, LA Splash
Curtain Up
“AN A-GAME… [Director] Michele Shay recognizes the playwright’s beats and breaths, and her cast teases out the weight of Two Trains with real grace.” — Evan Henerson, Curtain Up
People’s World
“A TRIUMPH… excels flawlessly… a tight ensemble who play off one another like hyperkinetic pinballs” — Eric Gordon, People’s World
Haines His Way
“MASTERFUL STORYTELLING AND MASTERFUL STORY TELLERS” — Rob Stevens, Haines His Way