Press

“FUNNY, PROVOCATIVE, AND UTTERLY URBANE… This is collective theater requiring a highly refined unity of conscience and style.” — People’s World

“FANTASTIC… AN ACTING TOUR DE FORCE… challenges the audience to keep up and in the end come together… highly recommended.” — On Stage Los Angeles

“REMARKABLY IMAGINATIVE… a splendid cast… [the] production design is nothing short of sensational.” — Stage Scene LA

“BEAUTIFULLY DEVASTATING… slic[es] right through to the heart of humanity’s hang-ups about dying.” — Theater Digest

“DELIGHTFUL… plenty of humor.” — Colorado Boulevard

“ENTERTAINING… combine[s] philosophical themes with witty characters that are engaging and thoughtful…intriguing and fascinating.” — Glamgical

“STAND OUT PERFORMANCES… thought-provoking.” — Haines His Way

“STAGE RAW TOP 10… RECOMMENDED… epic yet agile, philosophical yet visceral… invites us to consider the moral dilemmas of a world in transition.” — Stage Raw

“SHAKEN UP AND STILL STIRRING… [a] talented cast… beautiful staging.” — Larchmont Buzz

“WOW! Ramón de Ocampo’s bravura lead performance, Elizabeth Swain’s insightful direction, and a striking production design are just three reasons to celebrate Antaeus Theatre Company’s return to in-person productions.” – Stage Scene LA

“A RESOUNDING SUCCESS… absolutely captivating… effortless and masterful direction… Whether or not you’re a fan of Shakespeare, I highly recommend checking out this production… knock[s] it out of the park.” — The Nerds of Color

“CAPTIVATING… a ‘to-see’ at Antaeus.” — The Fume of Sighs

“STELLAR… CHARISMA… Feels as new and exciting as it did more than 400 years ago.” — Glamgical

“A BADASS, NAIL-BITING EVENT akin to a Celebrity Death Match of iambic pentameter gone wild… hands down THE clearest, most accessible delivery of a Shakespeare text… a truly triumphant piece of work.” — Gia On The Move

“PHENOMENAL… [an] incredibly talented cast… I actually found myself fighting back tears.” — Mostly Shakespeare

“[A] BRILLIANT LEAD PERFORMANCE… EXCEPTIONAL DIRECTION… theatre lovers should do themselves a favor and buy a ticket before it sells out.” — Arts Beat LA

“A GREAT SHOW!… LA THEATRE BITES RECOMMENDED… this production has found the comedy in the tragedy… lightens the mood but doesn’t take away from the stakes of the story.” — LA Theatre Bites

“STAGE RAW TOP 10…DEFIES BOTH CATEGORIZATION AND EXPECTATION…the language of the play – clearly and vividly delivered by the cast.” – Stage Raw 

“EXCELLENT…CAPTIVATING.” – Mostly Shakespeare

“WOW!… ALL AROUND SPLENDID CAST…adds up to one exciting evening of classical theater at Antaeus.” – Stage Scene LA

“RECOMMENDED…CLEAR…leaves the audience with something to think about.” – Gia on the Move

“CRITIC’S CHOICE…SHARPLY WRITTEN, EXPERTLY PERFORMED, and staged with breathtaking emotional impact.” – Los Angeles Times

“MASTERFULLY WRITTEN…SKILLFULLY DIRECTED…an emotional roller coaster beautifully depicted by an uber-talented cast.” – LA Splash

“MESMERIZING…STUNNING…so thought-provoking.” – Broadway World

“POIGNANT…THE CAST IS STELLAR…reveals the intergenerational impact of historical trauma.” – The Hollywood Times

“A MODERN TRAGEDY OF SHAKESPEAREAN PROPORTIONS…bolstered by nuanced performances by the entire cast.” –  The Hollywood Times

“SEARING, EMOTIONAL, AFFECTING…STERLING…delivered by a cast at the top of their craft.”  – Theatre Notes

“INTENSE, RIVETING, THOUGHT-PROVOKING and ultimately satisfying…eminently entertaining.” – LA Splash

“MESMERIZING.” – Showmag

“IMMERSIVE…HAUNTINGLY BEAUTIFUL PHYSICALITY…”- LA Times

“A WINNING PRODUCTION…Innovative staging…old-time, theatre magic”- Broadway World

“I CANNOT IMAGINE A LIVELIER more creative staging than this…” – People’s World

“[A] SPLENDID ENSEMBLE…This show is not to be missed.” – Theatre Notes

“CRITIC’S CHOICE! ELECTRIFYING… RAZOR-SHARP FOCUS AND CLARITY.” — Los Angeles Times

“A FIRECRACKER OF A WOMAN (& A PLAY) TO EXPERIENCE…impeccable comic timing…” – Broadway World

“A FROTHY ROMP WITH FEMINIST TEETH…a largely undiscovered gem…”- Stage Scene LA

“A DELICIOUSLY SATISFYING WORK OF THEATRICAL ART..this cast is top drawer…”- Theatre Notes

“(THIS) POSITIVELY BURNS UP THE STAGE WITH WIT, SAGACITY, SATIRE, AND CLASS.”- People’s World

“PULSATES WITH LIFE…pitch-perfect pacing…”- Showmag

“A FECKIN’ FINE PRODUCTION!… stellar… smart, witty and brutal…” — Broadway World

“A BRILLIANT REVIVAL OF AN EXQUISITE PLAY… [a] superb cast… do not miss.” — Theatre Notes

“WOW!… one supremely satisfying, (and pardon my Irish) fecking entertaining evening of L.A. theater.” — Stage Scene LA

“A MUST-SEE…darkly comic…brilliantly directed…will delight and entertain audiences…— LA Splash

“LUSCIOUS AND GRIPPING… a true ensemble piece… [a] mesmerizing, subtly topical revival.” — Los Angeles Times

“RECOMMENDED… STAGE RAW TOP TEN…. SPLENDID… staged with a sure hand and great finesse… uniformly excellent performances…They just don’t write them like this anymore.” — Stage Raw

“STUNNING… simply whizzes by, packed with Hellman’s wonderful words coming out of the most capable troupe of actors, all.” – Broadway World

“PERFECTION… A MONUMENTAL ACHIEVEMENT” – Stage and Cinema

“CRITIC’S CHOICE… WITTY AND TIMELY… well paced ensemble work and charming solo turns” — Los Angeles Times

“BITING COMEDY… A perfect setup for Antaeus: a classic with a big cast that no one else can really tackle competently… worth the trip to Glendale!” – KCRW 89.9 FM

“SHARP-WITTED DIALOGUE AND OVERALL CHEMISTRY… the type of play that reminds you why coming out to the theater gives you an experience you can’t get anywhere else. — Living Out Loud

“TERRIFIC… a production of many triumphs” — Stage and Cinema

“ELECTRIFYING… Razor-sharp focus and clarity from director Andi Chapman and her stellar Antaeus ensemble… CRITIC’S CHOICE” — Los Angeles Times

“EXCELLENT… BRILLIANTLY STAGED… GO!” — LA Weekly

“REMARKABLE… brilliantly adapted” — KCRW 89.9 FM

“RECOMMENDED… STAGE RAW TOP TEN…” — Stage Raw

“RECOMMENDED… STAGE RAW TOP 10″ — Stage Raw

“DELICIOUSLY SEXY… RIVETING” — LA Splash

“SAVAGE WIT….” — Stage and Cinema

“GRIPPING, TORRID AND DARK” — Los Angeles Post-Examiner

“Come prepared to have a great time.” — On Stage Los Angeles

“WOW!… magical, mystical, mesmerizing” — Stage Scene LA

“FRESH… CHARMING… SATISFYING” — On Stage and Screen

“DELIGHTFUL… a terrific cast of actors” — The World Through Night-Tinted Glasses

“A revival that raises the roof” — Los Angeles Times

“STAGE RAW TOP 10…. RECOMMENDED…” – Stage Raw

“[An] EXCEPTIONAL REVIVAL…” – Arts In LA

“AMBITIOUS, SEXY…” – On Stage and Screen

“CRITIC’S CHOICE…RIVETING… ”— Los Angeles Times

“WELL CAST AND WELL DIRECTED… ” — Arts Beat LA

“STUNNING… SIZZLES”— Stage Happenings

“FANTASTIC”— On Stage and Screen

“BREATHTAKING…DARING…nimbly done” — Los Angeles Times

“A RESOUNDING 10! Bravo!” — Broadwayworld

“STAGE RAW TOP 10…SUPERB.” — Stage Raw

“EXCELLENT” — On Stage Los Angeles

“A BRILLIANT MOUNTING… incredible cast… top-notch production elements… Antaeus, ya did it again!” — Broadwayworld

“…a SHARP EXECUTION of midlife drift… sensitively directed… fresh and relatable… the tone hovers in a mysterious territory between tragedy and comedy, where laughter is always mixed with tears.” — Los Angeles Times

“Profound! Visceral! Terribly Powerful! DON’T MISS THIS ONE!” – KCRW

“achingly brilliant… EXQUISITE ” — Theatre Notes

“CRITIC’S CHOICE… poetic realism, wry humor and a surging erotic charge… intelligently gripping” — Los Angeles Times

“FIVE STARS… Antaeus delivers at the very pinnacle of the art.” — Examiner.com

“…all checkered gingham with a dark underbelly that Antaeus exposes with élan.”— On Stage Los Angeles

“expert and streamlined production… timeless.” — Broadway World

“Run do not walk to The Antaeus Theatre Company’s production of William Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Part One.”  – NoHo Arts District

“This powerful interpretation of the making of a king more than succeeds in the hands of a capable Antaeus ensemble.” – Broadway World