Reviews

The True History of The Tragic Life and Triumphant Death of Julia Pastrana, The Ugliest Woman in The World at Amphibian Stage

“With her cultivated speech and unruffled manner, Julia (a fine Hannah Valdovinos) is captivating… Whenever Julia [sings], the loveliness of her voice ought to shame the cruelty right out of a crowd.” -Laura Collins-Hughes, The New York Times

Between Riverside and Crazy at Stage West

(Hannah Valdovinos) is “warm and chatty girlfriend Lulu… Director Ruben Carrazana’s comic pacing feels perfect, but he doesn’t let the sweeter moments slip by… The whole cast is a standout, and that’s that—I couldn’t pick just two or three.” -Jan Farrington, Onstage NTX

“Lulu is a comic foil… played delightfully by Valdovinos” -Ann Saucer, The Column

In the Heights at Firehouse Theater

“Hannah is a fine Nina Rosario. Her solo “Breathe” is packed with winsome emotion and her duet “When You’re Home” …is a show highlight.”

-Doug Sturdivant, Where the Drama Is

West Side Story at Stolen Shakespeare Guild

“Gorgeous and vivacious…played with such zest and passion… a truly talented actress who understood her part and executed it fantastically.” -Connie George, The Column

“From her dancing and singing, to her regal presence, owning every second on stage, she was a breath of fresh air in a show populated by fresh breaths... So much of acting comes from the eyes, and in every single moment she was on stage her eyes never once faltered in convincing me that her love and care and sincerity for Maria was true. It’s a tricky thing to sustain for the 2+ hour runtime, but she did a beautiful job; truly remarkable.” -AnonymousCriticDFW

Summer and smoke at Classics Theatre Project

“[Hannah as Rosa is] …the embodiment of sexual desire that smolders and then ignites within us as humans.” -Mildred Austin, The Column