"If news of Hamilton coming to St. Louis has you aching for a little of that Lin-Manuel Miranda magic, you can get an early fix at the start of September, courtesy of R-S Theatrics." - Paul Friswold, RFT
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"boom finishes off R-S Theatrics’ sixth season with a bang rather than a whimper. It’s quirky, it’s off-kilter and it’s just silly enough to be entertaining while dealing ostensibly with a most sobering subject." - Mark Bretz, Ladue News
"It's remarkable to find two young actors who can so thoroughly master comedy the way they do here <in boom>, with the help of director Holt. Odd, super-naturalistic line readings and unexpected passions on both sides make this a fantastic life-or-death struggle for the future of the human race." - Richard T. Green, Talkin' Broadway
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"This bold production is further proof that Christina Rios, the artistic director of R-S Theatrics and this show’s director, has no shortage of moxie, and she directs with a sure hand." - St. Louis Theatre Snob
"<Mr. Burns is> a show like I’ve never seen before, taking conventions to inventive levels with a great deal of thought and artistry. It’s a challenging play that will make audiences think, and R-S has brought it to the stage in a powerful, admirable production." - Snoops Theatre Thoughts
"The fascination of Anne Washburn’s script lies in how thoughtfully and thoroughly she has imagined what life would be like for ordinary people after the apocalypse." - Two on the Aisle
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“Stories like this need to be told, and R-S Theatrics has told this story with clarity and truth. It’s a remarkable piece of theatre.” - Snoop’s Theatre Thoughts
“If you enjoy a musical that will make you think more than hum as you leave the theater, “Parade” should catch and hold your interest.” – KDHX "Parade is a remarkable artistic achievement, and R-S Theatrics’ focused and steady interpretation is an intricate and rewarding presentation.” – Ladue News “An impassioned cast gives their all in such a way that they lay their souls bare…The ensemble satisfactorily conveys the necessary dark human behavior, not easy to conjure up, portraying proud Southerners still smarting 50 years after the Civil War…[and is] thought-provoking, indeed.” – Belleville News Democrat “All hail R-S Theatrics, a plucky little ensemble that delights in presenting the unusual…Parade has been stripped to its essence, and that essence is the glorious music." – Riverfront Times “["Parade" is] a well-acted and sung presentation of a very difficult play that easily elicits feelings of outrage and indignation." – Alive Magazine “["Parade" is] a challenging piece, so what better company to stage it than one that seems always up for a challenge — R-S Theatrics. This is not a musical that gets produced very often, so it [is} wonderful to get the opportunity to see it. Don’t let it pass you by!” – St. Louis Theatre Snob |
"'Eat Your Heart Out' Is Hearty Theatrical Fare." -- Ladue News
"Thoughtful, Emotional." -- Snoop's Theatre Thoughts "'Eat Your Heart Out' is heartbreaking in a most satisfying way." - KDHX "R-S makes intimacy count more than theatrical glitz in 'Eat Your Heart Out'" - Judith Newmark, STL Today |
"R-S Theatrics has never been a company to shy away from unconventional material, and its current St. Louis premiere production is no exception...[it proves] to be a unique, freshly progressive musical theatre experience." - St. Louis Theatre Snob
"First Lady Suite provides a witty and poignant glimpse into the private lives of such women as Jackie Kennedy, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Mamie Eisenhower; all were First Ladies during historic times who navigated their public private lives through achievements and tragedy while always being second to their husband's job." - Chuck Lavazzi, Stage Left |
"R-S Theatrics' Oh, Hell! serves up wit, out of season." - Judith Newmark, St. Louis Post Dispatch
"The two acts are filled with humor and a bit of insight. Excellent casting and direction ensures an enjoyable evening with plenty of laughter, and perhaps just a touch of self-recognition." - KDHX |
"R-S Theatrics has a knack for coming up with offbeat material — plays you never heard of, by writers you never heard of, pursuing ideas that are ... let’s say, unconventional...its lively intellect and willingness to get a little messy around the edges gives its work zing." - Judith Newmark, St. Louis Post Dispatch
"The St. Louis premiere of The Cherry Sisters Revisited by R-S Theatrics, apparently the first professional production since its debut, is a deliciously surprising delight, buoyed by expert performances by director Kirsten Wylder’s smart, inventive cast... The Cherry Sisters Revisited has much to offer with a script that refuses taking any easy way out. Director Wylder makes the most of that opportunity, moving everything at a breezy clip and, with the help of her appealing cast, putting wide-eyed wonder front and center in the strange, fascinating world of the Cherry Sisters, then and now." - Mark Bretz, Ladue News |
"It's interesting to me when a play can effectively walk the fine line between drama and comedy, and Hinderaker's play, Suicide Inc., does just that...R-S Theatrics' current staging of this eclectic and intriguing work is a well performed and nicely directed (Christina Rios) production that's deserving of your time and attention." - Chris Gibson, Broadwayworld.com
"Suicide, Incorporated' delves into rare territory to bring issues to the forefront that are seldom discussed- for good reason...this play and the five outstanding actors make us laugh and squirm a little as we’re confronted with some of these heretofore back-burner subjects. Congrats to R-S Theatrics for once again bringing us challenging works on stage." - Stage Door St. Louis |
"Adding Machine: A Musical offers a tantalizing equation about the depersonalization of modern society, both then and now." - Mark Bretz, Ladue News
"Even with The Fixer explaining it all for us in this off-beat existential musical, you just have to suspend a bit more disbelief than you do with singing nuns or cute little orphans. As I said, it’s not for everyone but you’re in for a wild ride if you dare to take it. And thanks to adventurous groups like R-S Theatrics, we get to enjoy that ride." - Stage Door St. Louis |
"As a performance piece, [Someone Who'll Watch Over Me] is powerful, and bewildering, tense and original." - Richard Green, talkinbroadway.com
"I have to applaud R-S Theatrics for taking a risk with this kind of production. This show examines the human spirit when it is pushed to the breaking point. That fact alone might make people uncomfortable. But to me, that is what good theater is supposed to do—make the audience feel something. Fortunately for R-S Theatrics, the risk pays off as they kick off their season with a truly remarkable production." - Jim Ryan, playbackstl.com |