Tuesday, March 12, 2019

jesus freak | responses

"At the conclusion of the production, the applause was prolonged; lively discussions began immediately. Under the direction of Morris Ertman, Pacific Theatre has, once again, provided patrons with 'theatre that matters'.
- Judy Robb, My Van City

"Kaitlin Williams and Katharine Venour deliver persuasive and grounded performances as Clara and Susan. [...] Williams’s portrait of Clara is by far the strongest work I’ve seen from her. [...] She is consistently raw, honest, and understated.
“. . . Brian Ball’s set is a kind of miracle: by angling the deck of the family’s cottage to create a kind of forced perspective, it makes the cramped Pacific Theatre stage look spacious. The cottage’s smoky panelling and circular window could have been lifted straight from Salt Spring Island.”
-Colin Thomas

"Kaitlin Williams offers a nuanced performance as the conflicted Clara. [...] Director Morris Ertman wisely allows the actors to convey the spirit of Peter Boychuk’s contentious narrative.”
- John Jane, reviewvancouver

“There is some fine work being done [on] stage. [...]Ron Reed’s transformation from headstrong scientist to sensitive father is heartfelt.”
Mark Robins, Vancouver Presents

"Thank god for mothers like Susan Campbell in Peter Boychuk’s new play, Jesus Freak. And thank goodness for actors like Katharine Venour who brings this one to life on the stage. [...] It’s a courageous little play that dares to take on all the commonplace assumptions and misconceptions."
-Jo Ledingham

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