Orange Flower Water

“The cast is an ensemble in the best sense of the word.” Bradley Troll, Times Picayune


“There’s a reason The Elm Theatre is one of the most exciting new theater companies in town. “Orange Flower Water” is yet another example of the quality audiences have learned to expect from the group. The bar, already set high, continues to be raised.” Bradley Troll The Times Picayune see full review


“Mark Routhier’s direction is his most fully formed I’ve seen yet.” Brian Sands Ambush Magazine See full Review


“There is so much to like in The Elm Theatre’s production of Craig Wright’s “Orange Flower Water,” it is almost impossible to know where to begin.” Jim Fitzmorris Nola Defender See full Review

Blackbird

Big Easy Award Nominations for Blackbird:

BEST DRAMA 2010 – The Elm Theatre
BEST DIRECTOR OF A DRAMA 2010 – Laura Hope
BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA 2010 – Becca Chapman
BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA 2010 – Garrett Prejean

“director Laura Hope keeps Elm Theatre’s production grounded. Actors Garrett Prejean and Becca Chapman commit their talents entirely.”Bradley Troll, Times Picayune


“In physically and mentally agonizing roles, the two actors limp, collapse and claw, creating an uncomfortably realistic account of pain and withdrawal.” Bradley Troll The Times Picayune see full review


“in your face” theater, and this is no joke.” Kate Stromquist Nola Defender


“the production succeeds in its unflinching honesty.” Kate Stromquist Nola Defender See full Review