Director David Schweizer puts the emphasis squarely and unapologetically on the froth, an approach reinforced by the whimsy of Caleb Wertenbaker's scenic design...
-Tim Smith, The Baltimore Sun

Schweizer's staging pitches Sheridan's delightfully chatty play to the clouds rather than allowing it to languish on the sensible, stately ground - with frequently effervescent results. With the actors - led by the indispensable Kristine Nielsen - whirling about set designer Caleb Wertenbaker's exaggerated bright blue murals (which resemble a country house wallpaper on acid)...
-John Rowell, Theater Mania

As many times as you may have seen The Rivals, I doubt you'll have confronted anything as wonrdous as Mr Schweizer's staging of this Restoration classic (1775)...Starting with the uncluttered, striking power blue set of scenic designer Caleb Wertenbaker...
-John F/ Glass, Drama Urge