” . . The contributions of the supporting players here are outstanding. Mei Mac is the most consistently comic performer. She and Mike Goodenough have wonderful synergy in their performances as Corgi and Queen . . , There is an honesty in its intent that is very easy to appreciate A problem arose with two odd jokes in its second half—whether they were offensive, or “politically incorrect,” or simply poorly delivered, I do not know—but the team may do well to avoid such material as it can make the show seem dated.”

“. . . The story follows Frederic Henry (Jude Monk McGowan) and his time fighting as an American soldier in the Italian army including and eventually limited to his relationship with English nurse Catherine Barkley (Laura Atherton) . . . Atherton’s performance is one that confounds me still, even on reflection. Is it some kind of surreptitious genius? Is she supposed to be so annoying? Is it a commentary on women, whether of the period or through Hemingway’s eyes? I would argue not, but its imbalanced nature lends itself to readings of the play (and the novel) as one that is as variegated as its audience . . . “