“Michael Spencer-Davis, Sarah Orenstein, John Wamsley and Andrew Robinson are standouts in secondary roles, but to single them out I do not intend to detract from all the performances, which are sterling.” —Karen Fricker, THE TORONTO STAR John Wamsley is a real pleasure as Jean. He is the liveliest of the five and the most carefree. [...] The one time we see another side to Jean is when he finds the letter from his mother. Wamsley’s reading of that letter may be the most moving moment in the play." —Christopher Hoile, STAGE DOOR REVIEWS John Wamsley’s Private Harris is an affable Cape Bretoner and Ross’s closest confidant. Wamsley’s performance is heartwarming and heartbreaking all at once." —Courtney Leigh Church, STRATFORD FESTIVAL REVIEWS The other principal actors […] John Wamsley as Private Harris […] give excellent, convincing performances. Wamsley’s tragic (you’ll have to see it) Private Harris is a lovely, calming reminder of the simple pleasures of life and friendship, a human touchstone for Ross.” —Joe Belanger, LONDON FREE PRESS John Wamsley plays Beatrice's coworker Eugene with feline wickedness and a delicious streak of swish." —Nicholas Surges, GAY THEATRE TORONTO With everyone … playing multiple roles, it takes a particular skill to depict these different shades of opportunism, aspiration and insecurity. Huge kudos to this excellent cast (... John Wamsley...) who whip through jackets and hats, develop discrete, compelling characterizations, and remain consistently very very funny." —Duncan Derry, MY ENTERTAINMENT WORLD |
John Wamsley is a very talented and exciting actor who is one of the best Flute/Thisby’s I’ve ever seen." —James Wallis, Artistic Director of SHAKESPEARE BASH'd John Wamsley... is a versatile triple-threat. He can toggle effortlessly between Shakespeare, stage musicals and everything in between." --Arpita Ghosal, SESAYARTS MAGAZINE John Wamsley is the picture-perfect essence of boyish passion as [...] Lysander, while heartbreakingly adorable as Cobweb, a flirt of a fairy." —Tom Mackan, VIEW MAGAZINE |