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Broadwayworld.com | Kelly Rogers Flynt
- “Lady Windermere’s Fan at Taproot Theatre is a tapestry of tightly woven threads…”
- “…authenticity is the cornerstone…”
- “In a time where simply following a set of accepted rules was all that was needed to be deemed a good woman, this show reminds us that sacrifice and compassion, the true hallmarks of goodness, rarely follow the conventions of the day.”
- “Maya Burton’s portrayal of Lady Windermere boasts all the innocence and stubbornness of youth.”
- “Tyler Trerise as Lord Darlington is utterly charming”
- “Rebecca M. Davis and Laura Lee Caudill provide a comic duo that is much needed.”
- “Frank Lawler (Mr. Dumby), Nolan Palmer (Lord Augusts “Tuppy” Lorton), and Conner Neddersen (Mr. Cecile Graham) also provide comedic breaks to the show. Their delivery of witty one-liners and carefully raised eyebrows allowed a bit of levity just as the show was reaching its apex of tension.”
- “However the star of the night was Nikki Visel whose portrayal of Mrs. Erlynne is perhaps my favorite.”
- “The set design by Mark Lund is simple but rich with references to fans.”
- “The costumes by Jocelyne Fowler are elaborate without being burdensome or overpowering.”
- “The show rings true on every note.”
- “Don’t miss the wonderful notes from the Dramaturg, Anthea Carns, especially the piece on the secret language of fans in Victorian England.”
- “Taproot Theatre has reminded us about the importance of being earnest and warned us against allowing society’s rules to predetermine our opinions of others.”
Seattle Weekly | Gavin Borchert
- “…Taproot’s cast does a superb job—the pacing is snappy but not hectic, the serious moments make an impact, and the play’s likely never been funnier.”
- “As Lady W., Maya Burton is a chirpy delight, adding a dash of send-up to her portrayal to take the edge off a character who, on the page, may try the reader’s patience.”
- “Clad in flaming persimmon, Nikki Visel makes a splendid entrance as Mrs. Erlynne, a sort of Victorian ‘bad mom,’ dryly and disarmingly unsentimental.”
- “… with a light touch and plenty of heart Visel sticks the landing on every line.”
- “Rebecca M. Davis is the orotund Duchess, able to make even throwaway non sequiturs like ‘She is so fond of photographs of Switzerland’ hilarious.”
- “…the men in this cast provide a finely drawn backdrop for these juicy women’s parts.”
- “In particular, Richard Nguyen Sloniker is meticulously poised as Lord Windermere, Conner Neddersen brittle and Wodehouse-ian as Cecil Graham, and Tyler Trerise uncommonly smooth as the epigram-spouting cad Lord Darlington.”
- “All in all it’s a fresh, persuasive, and welcome production of a rarity.”
Arts Stage Seattle Rage | Nancy Worssam
- “sharp”
- “Your humor, of course, is still pertinent, and your characters, with just a little imagination, could be our contemporaries.”
- “…suitably classy, period perfect set (Mark Lund).”
- “Kent Cubbage’s lighting reinforces mood and period just as Jocelyne Fowler’s lush costumes epitomize the late 19th C. upper class English.”
- “Directors Karen Lund and Marianne Savell have assembled a fine cast, all of whom seem to settle well into the period.”
- “This is a good ensemble whose members play off one another with grace and impeccable timing.”
- “I happen to love Oscar Wilde. If you are unfamiliar with his work, this is a good introduction. If you know his work well, this will please you.”
Seattle PI – Feet First | Alice Kaderlan
- “…Taproot’s cast … [has] enough wit and verve to make for an enjoyable evening.”
- “As Mrs. Erlynne, Nikki Visel is the clear star of Taproot’s production”
- “Visel’s English accent is near-perfect making her Mrs. Erlynne even more believable.”
- “Burton plays young and sweet well…”
- “…the cast, however, is engaging – especially Rebecca M. Davis as the overbearing, gossipy Duchess of Berwick…”
- “Co-directors Karen Lund and Marianne Savell maintain Taproot’s high standards for moving people and objects around the theater’s tiny stage while scenic designer Mark Lund conveys an impressive number of different interiors with simple changes in the placement of furniture and objets d’art.”