Washington City Paper " . . .exquisitely calibrated . . .[with] lapidary language, a magnificently Irish eccentricity of eye, a mournful sense of how pain lingers in memory . . . It’s a deceptively simple-seeming thing with a dark and complex heart . . ."  reviewed by Trey Graham READ MORE 

Washington Examiner " . . .Under Mark A. Rhea’s impeccable direction, all three actors give finely etched portrayals of their characters. Lucas captures Frank’s charisma and blarney, as well as his occasional sense of self-loathing. Waters Lucas gives an equally skilled performance, perfectly conveying both Grace’s devotion to her husband and her exasperation with his irresponsibility. Tinder’s turn as Teddy brings a welcome light touch to the proceedings. . . Keegan’s “Faith Healer,” presented as part of their New Island Project series, is reason enough for those that love theater to pay a visit to the Gunston Arts Center. " reviewed by Doug Krentzlin READ MORE

Arlington Weekly News  " . . . compelling . . . It’s easy to forget that you’re watching actors, they’re so believable. . . Keegan’s artistic director, Mark Rhea, knows his cast and it shows in his sensitive direction." reviewed by Rich Massabny  READ MORE

Potomac Stages ". . . Friel is best known for his language. His ability to capture the lyric beauty of the Irish way of speaking has never been more evident than it is here. His language works on three levels: There is the beauty of the sound; there is the joy of the wordplay; there is the story itself. . . Both of the Lucases deliver Friel’s language with strong Irish brogues. . . All three [actors] succeed in capturing and holding the audience’s attention. . . " reviewed by Brad Hathaway READ MORE

Arlington Sun Gazette "Successful Keegan Offering . . . satisfying tale . . . the play is true to the Irish disposition: self-doubting, pluckily defiant, alcohol-soaked and sporadically joyful. . .monologues are intricate tapestries of language . . . The set, with its rough wood flooring and tall burnt-sienna curtains, offers no place for the characters to hide. . .“Faith Healer” gratifies with fully formed characters and artful dialogue . . ." reviewed by Brian Trompeter READ MORE

Review 4 U  " . . . " . . .Eric Lucas is charming as Frank . . .gives a lyrical performance as he rolls his lines like a musical incantation of Celtic sacred places . . . The Keegan has once again brought a difficult but powerful work to its Gunston Two stage that brings the complex richness of theater and belief directly into the heart." reviewed by Celia Sharpe  READ MORE