PRESS

“Samantha Lucas has a fine singing voice and was totally realistic as Miss Honey. Her “My House” was lovely.”

Rob Berko – Broadway World Review

“Two women play violet, one as an adult and the other at the time of the accident (Samantha Lucas). Like the many actresses before them who took on this role, including Sutton Foster, their raw and passionate performances subvert the idea of beauty being only skin deep. without the help of complicated makeup effects, they must create the image of violet’s mutilation in the minds of the audience as sharply as it exists in her own. Lucas’s haunting presence and command over an array of complex effects prove that she is perfectly cast as a girl wise beyond her years. violet is disgusted by her appearance and lets everyone know it, but the work of these two great talents make it impossible to look away.”

Brian Pope – Pittsburgh in the Round

“The same lovability is projected from Samantha Lucas in her role as Miss Honey. lucas has an incredible voice that shines in her songs “Pathetic” and “This Little Girl.”

Gwendolyn Kochur – Cleveland Scene

“Rounding out the cast of characters is Matilda’s angelic school teacher, Miss Honey (an absolutely charming and gifted Samantha lucas), an acrobat and escapologist (the superb hope spinner and Adam Rawlings) in a fanciful story Matilda shares with the local librarian, Mrs. Phelps (a very endearing Neda spears), and an assortment of wonderfully comedic oddballs. “

Bob Abelman – Columnist

“Flashbacks to what brought her to his point feature Mr. Visser and ms. Lucas – both top-notch – spotlighted in a clever staging by director Parrish, set designer John-Michael Bohach and lighting designer Annmarie Duggan.”

Sharon Eberson – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette