ECHOES

Brilliant performances, excellent direction. Very impressive performance, the minimalist approach to the set, props, etc. easily guides the mind into the mindset and dilemmas of these two women who although centuries apart, face the same evils packaged differently. ... full review

Wonderful! Very well acted and an interesting concept. Extremely relevant today and most entertaining as well. I'd see it again!... full review

Such an interesting story! Acting gold. Run don't walk to see this one. I saw the understudy who played Samira and she was so funny and heartbreaking.... full review

Outstanding production on the suppression of woman throughout the ages.... full review

Echoes features two star actresses with tons of stage presence, and covers several important topics, but I had a terrible time trying to follow what was happening. This show is dense with info and exposition-- it's great that we get so much plot and the story is certainly important... I don't know if it's partially the thick (albeit, lovely) accents, or the way the story is told, but I was lost a lot of the time and when I did find my bearings, I was shifted into the next woman's story. I wish more parallels had been drawn- I think other than the obvious statements about how women have been treated, there are so many opportunities for more specific parallels to be drawn throughout. I was missing the 175 year difference- I had forgotte... full review

This was a deeply powerful story about the dangers of religious extremism and opportunistic patriarchal interpretations of religion. The parallels between the two women's lives, nearly 200 years apart, was a succinct exploration of how the more things change the more they stay the same. Brilliant performances by both actresses, exploring the ranges of their experiences from passionate idealism to desperation for justice. ... full review

Excellent script, excellent actors - both Catherine and Bree play their parts incredibly well, so captivating. A full 1 hour of being drawn into a sophisticated and deep story - and one very relevant for today's times. GO SEE IT! Well done everybody!... full review

I found the juxtaposition of two parallel stories told in dual-monologue style to be very compelling and thought-provoking, with both characters painting vivid word-pictures about their respective situations.... full review

Excellently written play that weaves so well the stories of 2 women seemingly far apart in history, yet with many parallels. Outstanding and deeply moving performances. The message is very relevant for our times.... full review

A production featuring two incredibly talented actresses with a beautiful script that bring forth the very best theatre can offer. This transports you into the lives of people from different parts of the world and times and has you relate to them in a level that transcends all of their differences. Boldly told and wonderfully crafted. This was one of my favorite productions of this Fringe.... full review