"One of the best venues in the Washington area is a funky little space known as the Church Street Theater ... One factor that makes it such a pleasure to see Keegan’s productions at Church Street is its resident set-designing whiz, George Lucas ... As is par for the course for Keegan, the acting is top-notch. Both Porter and Pafumi give poignant, multitextured performances. High demonstrates once again that she is one of D.C.’s best character actors. Agan believably alternates between vulnerability
and defiant cynicism. .... Drop in on the Church Street Theater and enjoy." Reviewed by Doug Krentzler, May 31, 2006

"When Keegan gets a piece right, they really get it right. Frequently, when they hit dramatic pay dirt it is with a play by an Irish author. This play isn't by an Irish author but it is Irish to the core . . . Fine ensemble work is the hallmark of this production. The four actresses work together smoothly . . . Ghillian Porter covers the widest range of emotions . . . nicely avoids excesses . . .Helen Pafumi and Linda High seem to communicate in the recognition of small signs as a mother and daughter can, picking up on each other's gestures, postures and tone of voice. Coming as the stranger to this trio of women . . . Carolyn Agan. . .becomes a major force rather than a furtive presence . . . covering a range of emotions in the final revelation scene. . . The final lighting effect as dawn brings a new beginning is beautifully realized." Reviewed by Brad Hathaway, April 29, 2006

'ALL THAT GLITTERS IS BOLD'. . . Munro won an award from the Evening Standard for this work, and the play has much going for it . . . Bold Girls is a good time. Porter is utterly convincing as the wholesome, relentlessly optimistic Marie. High. . . delivers a specifically rendered, thoughtful performance as a tough middle-aged woman full of peasant cunning . . .Director Mark Rhea provided excellent pacing. . . Bold Girls is solid, sustained theatrical pleasure." Reviewed by Tim Treanor, May 1, 2006

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"The Keegan Theater is presenting a stirring drama. . .the playwright nicely uses the chaos of the conflict . . . [and] adds warm humor for balance. Ghillian Porter . . . a magnificent and gutsy performance. . . chillingly effective. Linda High continues to show great acting range. . . is totally convincing. . . Mark Rhea showed fine naturalism in his directing. . .Tony Angelini came through with outstanding sound . . . Designer George Lucas again provided a perfect triptych set with the major part showing an ordinary middle class kitchen. . .charmingly complemented by set dresser, Carol Baker. Dan Martin always nuances the lighting to accent the shifts in the dramatic action . . . a fine evening of emotional interaction from pleasant to violent . . . highly recommended for family outings since we learn so much about ordinary people and how external violence reflects in daily living." Reviewed by Bob Anthony, April 28, 2006

"The trouble with dramas involving dysfunctional families is that the petty hatreds, angry outbursts, seething resentments and quiet, painful estrangements hit too close to home. Keegan Theatre's production of Scottish playwright Rona Munro's “Bold Girls” is a pointed and occasionally humorous walk through this angst-ridden minefield . . .The play's best scene happens when a despondent Cassie lets loose a secret Marie hoped she would never hear. The way the pair set the dispute, and Marie's actions later with Dierdre, are true to life." Reviewed by Brian Trompeter, May 1, 2006

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