Frankenstein
“The audience is left breathless as the tragedy unfolds.” BroadwayWorld.com
“…an exceptional cast….impressive creative aspects” Talkin’Broadway
“Southwest Shakespeare Company’s Frankenstein is not only what you should expect. it often exceeds it.” Valley Stage & Screen
As You Like It
“A boundless comical energy. A crowd pleaser.” David Appleford
“Something for everyone to love. Power onstage.” Front Row Reviewers
The Taming of the Shrew
“Brilliant, absolutely brilliant. Laughter is profuse and uncontrollable.” BroadwayWorld.com
“Chemistry that sizzles.” Talking Broadway – Gil Benbrook
The Death of Kings: Seize the Crown
“The energy from the ensemble is focused and intense.” BroadwaryWorld.com
“A fun, fast and thrilling theatrical history lesson that will entertain those who are already fans of Shakespeare and also serve as a perfect introduction for those unfamiliar with his history plays.” Phx Stages
Harlem Shakespeare’s All-Female Othello
“Byrd beautifully projects Othello’s change in emotions, from joy and happiness at the love he has for his new bride Desdemona, to a man who is filled with rage and unrelenting jealousy, along with enormous despair, suspicious and doubt. ” Phx Stages
Read the Phoenix New Times interview with Othello herself, Debra Ann Byrd, here