Travis Michael Holder – TicketHoldersLA
A provocative character study that unfortunately offers little to learn or ponder beyond the tragic realization of what a sad life one broken person has lived. While Rachel Sorsa’s powerhouse performance and Elina de Santos’ clear, symbiotic direction make it a compelling watch, the unrelenting hopelessness of the script leaves a stark gap between the production’s intent and the reality of the journey. Read more…
Elaine Mura – Splash Magazines
PAINTED PONIES is a moving portrayal of a mother who faces the worst thing she can imagine: the loss of her child. The piece will appeal to audience members who have faced loss and tragedy – but also to those who have never surrendered to a loss, no matter the size. It is also a powerful character study about dealing with the unthinkable. Sorsa does a superb job of tugging at everyone’s heart strings in this odyssey of love and loss – and hope. Read more…
Martín Hernández – Stage Raw
Honed by Elina de Santos’s direction, (Rachel) Sorsa delivers a nuanced take on a woman whose psychic punishment is delivered not only by society but also by herself. Read more…
Don Shirley – Angeles Stage
Rachel Sorsa’s solo performance in Ian McRae’s “Painted Ponies” is quite moving, as directed by Elina de Santos. Read more…