“There are no false bosoms, no wigs, and no drag makeup for the men playing the female roles in the all-male cast of this Romeo and Juliet. Shakespeare's women, however, come vividly to life, adding an arresting frisson to this surprisingly engrossing production….In some mysterious coup de théâtre, the matter of actor gender becomes unimportant; what does come to the fore is the intensity and poetry of Shakespeare's oft-told but ever-potent tragedy of young love. Director Anya Saffir has guided her cast into a palpable appreciation of the Bard's text, delivered with sureness and passion….She has staged the work with an electric energy. In my many viewings of Romeo and Juliet and its variations, I don't think I've ever been more caught up in the fate of these star-crossed lovers.”

-Backstage 


…the casting brings fresh illumination to the story, as it is stripped to its most basic elements. The director, Anya Saffir, and the actors make dynamic use of the stage, filling the theater with life, energy and testosterone.

-Reviews Off-Broadway


In a style inspired by Italian neo-realist films like Rome and Open City, director Anya Saffir helms an all-male ensemble cast that allows this classic story to be seen anew.

-Broadway World