Reviews & Features

The Reviews Are In!
The reviews are in, and the Austin press loves Twelfth Night! Click on the links below for the full reviews!

"Like the far-flung line of a champion fly-fisherman, this production is expertly cast. And like a FedEx package that arrives when it's expected, the timing and delivery are perfect...the laughs here are abundant...With live music, lovely choreography, and some swordfighting that slays only the audience, Burn's Twelfth Night calls to mind two of Malvolio's lines - 'In my presence, smile.' and 'Be not afraid of greatness.'"
- Spike Gillespie for KUT radio

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"The entire cast uses the play's language nimbly, and its strength with the verse illuminates the story of this gender-bending romance, which, in the right hands, is hilarious...The discomfort and bafflement of these lords, ladies, and fools is so much fun that the plays's resolution is like the amusement park closing before you're ready to leave...a good 2 1/2 hours of well-executed comedy, with an excellent cast in all the right roles."
- Elizabeth Cobbe for the Austin Chronicle

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"These actors are all so clearly smitten with the bard’s work that you can feel the love as they deliver, and deliver they do...Pity short reviews do not lend themselves to detailed shout outs for each and every cast member, but suffice it to say, they all rock out with their codpieces out....Burns takes full advantage of the theatre, not just the beautiful sets, having her characters depart from the stage and tumble out, nearly into the audience’s lap. She also uses live music, a great touch. All’s well that ends well with this show, to understate the matter."
- Spike Gillespie for The Austinist

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"The final act...absolutely pops. Nathan Jerkins’ Orsino speaks in starts and rushes as he accuses Viola of stealing his Olivia and, in turn, threatens to kill her. Suzanne Balling’s Olivia leaps in to defend Shannon Grounds’ Viola, who is just as quick to sacrifice herself to her love. It’s intense, emotional and wonderful."
- Joey Seiler for the Austin-American Statesman

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Feature Story
Click here to read Jeanne Claire van Ryzin's feature interview with Twelfth Night director, Beth Burns!

This 'Twelfth Night' stays true to form
Director Beth Burns sticks to the Bard's way with the romantic comedy about mistaken identity.