“Immensely ambitious, vastly entertaining... A vibrant period portrait of a seminal company whose innovations changed the course of theatrical history.” - LA Times
"David Bridel's play goes beyond a simple commedia and delves into a potential history of one of Europe's most famous commedia troupes and creates an intriguing and heartfelt piece about the power of theater." - Broadway World
"The sort of play we see far too rarely - smart, articulate, and full of engrossing historical details." - Backstage West
"David Bridel underpins his delightful comedy with historical events, making a vastly entertaining work richer and more relevant." - LA Weekly
"A gem... A tale told in modern English, with a slew of resonances reaching into 2008." - LA City Beat, Critic's Choice