“Lydia (played with tremendous physical and verbal comedy by a scene-stealing Anna Bortnick, who is equally impressive in her role as Miss de Bourgh)…”

/ The Theater Mirror  /

“Anna Bortnick’s Lydia/Lady Catherine double casting was wonderfully distinct and her shifting from a young teenager into her best Maggie Smith for her second act Lady Catherine was a marvelous acting moment.”

/  The Theatre Times /

“Anna Bortnick’s Lydia’s understanding that her second act elopement means ostracization from her family is heartbreaking...”

/ The theatre times  /

“Especially funny is Anna Bortnick as spoiled little sister Lydia, then later appears as the elderly and super, supercilious Lady Catherine.”

/  joyce’s choices /

“Anna Bortnick as Mary Phagan is a fine actress with a soaring voice , and extraordinarily winning in the relatively minor but pivotal role of the murdered girl.”

/  joyce’s choices /

“Other stand-out performances include Anna Bortnick, who brings an intriguing attentiveness to the lingering spirit of the young victim.”

/  Theater Mirror /

“…an excellent Anna Bortnick”

/  digboston /

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