Reviews

The Maid’s Tragedy

DC Metro theater arts — The Maid’s tragedy at access theater || By: Deb Miller

“The success of the production lies in its consistently solid cast of six. All have featured scenes that demonstrate their facility with the archaic speech, understanding of their characters’ motivations, and portrayal of the heightened emotions, impassioned confrontations, and catastrophic conclusion inherent in the genre.”

“Aspatia – played with heartbreaking poignancy by Sydney Battle.”

Diandra reviews it all — The maid’s tragedy shows the depression of power || by: Diandra reviews

“Sydney Battle’s Aspatia waltzes the floor with a billowing depression that turns her into the bitterest, dark cloud.” 

TheatreScene.net — The Maid’s Tragedy || By: Victor GLuck

“Battle is moving as the rejected Aspatia…”  

Indian Head - World Premiere

Curtain up — Indian head: a curtainup nj review || by: simon saltzman

“What gives the play its emotional gravitas, however, is the loving but rigorously tested relationship between Rachel (Sydney Battle) and Patricia.”

Northjersey.com — thought-provoking new play ‘indian head’ at luna stage

“[These actors] seem to have been born to play these characters.”

“Sydney Battle, who brings a quiet authenticity to Rachel…”

nj arts maven — Review: 'Indian head,’ Topical drama about team mascots, a teachable moment at luna stage || by: Ruth Ross

“But it is the two young actors who really ignite the stage and bring the play to life. “

“Sydney Battle is fierce as an angry Rachel Murray, battling not only her school but her mother’s inclination to “go along to get along,” her tendency to avoid public confrontation. Battle’s sulky expression aptly conveys typical adolescent attitude, but her resentment stems from more than teenage angst.”

jersey indie — ‘indian head’ at Luna stage (review) || by: Patricia rogers

“ I liked how consistent Rachel’s character was and how determined she was to prove how her culture was no matter what, and how loyal she was to her culture.”

“I was moved by the cast.”