A Midsummer Night's Dream
The Critics Speak Out:
CRITIC'S CHOICE!............................LOS ANGELES TIMES
CRITIC'S CHOICE!.....................................IT'S SHOWTIME!
RECOMMENDED!........................LOS ANGELES WEEKLY
"Shelley Malil turns in one of the most distinctive interpretations of 'Bottom' I've ever seen. Instead of the usual strutting bluster, he gives us a 'Bottom'so delighted to be himself and to hear himself that he can't stop smiling. He is a constant delight. His donkey's bray as he and 'Titania' fall into bed together is the comic shout of a man who can't believe his luck."
Patrick Corcoran, NEW TIMES
"This is the most colorful, laugh-filled 'Midsummer Night's Dream' out of the 20 or so productions this reviewer has seen! By emphasizing the broad humor, Michael Michetti's interpretation works best for presenting the 'Rude Mechanicals'. These trademan scenes sail grandly over the top, featuring....especially Shelley Malil as Bottom. The laughter comes loud and long whenever they are on stage."
Richard Scaffidi, DRAMA-LOGUE/BACKSTAGE WEST
"The mystic Hindu gods toy with pompous Brits in Michael Michetti's richly detailed and well-acted, British-Raj version of Shakespeare's comedy. With the foolish native tradesman led by a good naturedly conceited 'Bottom'(Shelley Malil)."
Jana J. Monji, THE LOS ANGELES TIMES
"The earthy mechanical, played here with charming exuberance, are of native stock and feature the charismatic Shelley Malil as the crowd-pleasing master 'Bottom'. A dream of a dream....this is pure enterainment that Will, himself would stand and applaud. Don't miss this one!!!"
Paul B. Cohen, LOS ANGELES WEEKLY
"Shelley Malil, an immigrant actor from South India was the darling of the audience as 'Bottom the Weaver'. Malil hams the character much like it demands."
Varun Khanna, INDIA POST
"Showstopping turns by..the rustic cum Indian tradesman are worth double the price of admission. 'Bottom' (Shelley Malil) chews the scenery then goes for the boards. Hilarity is unconstrained, especially as the play concludes and thier performance of 'Pryamus and Thisby' delightfully stops the show."
Michael Sheehan, IT'S SHOWTIME
"And the players are very good. If you must have stand-outs, I'd praise highest Shelley Malil as 'Bottom'."
Dan Sefton, THE TOLUCAN TIME
