Press

“Once a training ground for young theatre professionals who moved on to other cities, The Hub is now able to hold on to the youthful energy and the innovative spirit of people like the artists who make up the Orfeo Group.”
– Brian Jewel, Bay Windows

“One of Boston's youngest, boldest theatre companies”
– Carolyn Clay, Boston Phoenix

“Move over Commonwealth Shakespeare. There's a new breed of free summer theatre. Young troupe Orfeo Group has managed to mount a free-of-charge production...And it's really, really good.”
– Jenna Scherer, Boston Herald

“(A) vibrant and thoughtful production”

“Director Kathryn Walsh and the energetic young cast find all the wit in Neil Bartlett's adaptation of the text, and they add their own playful sense of physical humor to the mix. The result is an Island of Slaves that seeks to amuse as much as it enlightens.”

“By the time Berger-Jones makes his last, definitive gesture of command, we're at once filled with a sense of completion - a satisfying recognition of a vision thoroughly made real - and sorry to see the fantasy end.”
– Louise Kennedy, Boston Globe

“'Slaves' A masterful turn”

“Director Kathryn Walsh's production is nothing if not ambitious.”

“Island's five actors are clearly having the time of their lives, manically trading outfits or hanging each other from hooks, and there's bright chemistry at work.”
– Jenna Scherer, Boston Herald

“the cast finds the heart of a work that in the end counsels kindness and reason.”
–Carolyn Clay, Boston Phoenix

“There's really only one thing to say: Wowsa.”
–Louise Kennedy, Boston Globe

“Snort-soda-out-your-nose hilarious.”
–Louise Kennedy, Boston Globe

“One of the most enjoyable evenings of the summer.”
–Nick Dussault, Boston Metro

“Osborne's lasting achievement...beautifully realized in this ambitious production.”
– Louise Kennedy, Boston Globe

“...the play remains a jarring, compelling work, in large part thanks to the Orfeo Group..”
– Nick Dussault, Boston Metro

“It's terrific.”
– Louise Kennedy, Boston Globe

“Uncomfortably good piece of theater.”
– Nick Dussault, Boston Metro

“If ever Boston were to be treated to a free production, it's only right that it should be this one.”
– Jenna Scherer, Boston Herald

“In its maiden effort, Orfeo has pulled together some of the best young actors in town. As a whole, the ensemble is certainly among the strongest of the year, and deserves IRNE and Norton nominations. ”
– Boston critic