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"BRILLIANT.  Just wonderful - complete performance and a lean-in performance at that. I have to say how impressed I was with your talent.  You are incredible and a very smart actor.  You live in the skin of your roles so comfortably and you navigate scenes with nuance and texture. Keep making art because you are really special."
--Gayle Pillsbury
 "Alexandra has a way of authentically living through any character, making it her own. Her presence in vulnerability is a real gift."-Byron Beane
"Dominates the stage...Honest in complicated roles..Solid and riveting."
--Broadway World
"Be sure to follow the career of Alex Wright, if you're interested in entertainment and believability." 
--J. Hodkins 
REVIEWS--Bestseller

"McQuown, Myrick, and Wright are all three as talented as they are appealing, and Worthington makes Maureen a warm-hearted, dry-witted treat.  (Kudos to all four for their assortment of spot-on regional English accents.)
http://www.stagescenela.com/2019/06/bestseller/

"Bodice ripping romance writer, Shelley (Alexandra Ruth Wright) is unabashedly sexy..."
http://onstagelosangeles.blogspot.com/

"The actors are truly strong and fiercely talented..."
http://www.gazettes.com/entertainment/arts/reviews/the-showbuzz-ict-presents-world-premiere-of-comedy/article_c7ebc630-915b-11e9-bd78-bbce1d5e66e0.html

REVIEWS--Cymbeline

"Alexandra Wright brings a sense of dramatic urgency to the noble servant Pisanio."
http://stageraw.com/2018/09/13/cymbeline-theater-review/
REVIEWS--Midsummer Night's Dream with the LA Philharmonic at the Walt Disney Concert Hall 

"A British director with Shakespearean and ballet credentials, Nancy Meckler, came to Disney, along with a large and talented cast of actors...Hermia, Helena (Alexandra Ruth Wright), Demetrius, and Lysander romped like good-natured, athletic college students in a dorm..."
LA Times

"
As Helena, Alexandra Ruth Wright projected her strong shenanigans."
http://www.stageandcinema.com/2017/11/03/midsummer-nights-dream-la-phil/
REVIEWS--Macbeth

"Alexandra Wright as Lady M is clear and strong in her opportunistic ambition, this is a dutiful wife who is giving her husband the push he needs to get ahead. Her confused remorse at her wrong-doing reveals a previously unsuspected vulnerability."
https://giaonthemove.com/2017/10/24/macbeth-x-5-shakespeare-full-throttle-at-the-odyssey-theatre/

REVIEWS--Henry IV Part I

“Done well” is, of course, the operative phrase, and after seeing Shakespeare Orange County’s “Henry IV, Part 1” (in a brief run that closes Aug. 26), you’d be hard-pressed to name a better stage production of this drama going back as far as you like...The key roles are ideally cast... Alexandra Wright’s Lady Percy forges a convincing emotional connection with husband Hotspur."
http://www.ocregister.com/2017/08/18/in-garden-grove-henry-iv-lands-striking-blow-for-the-bards-skills/


"Acting in this production is uniformly strong. Shouse is convincingly regal as Henry IV (reminiscent of British actor Sir Ian McKellen). Shenefelt is compelling as the hot-headed Hotspur, seeking revenge for his family’s honor and sometimes romancing his wife, Lady Percy (a fitting Alexandra Wright)."
http://www.signaltribunenewspaper.com/?p=34917

REVIEWS--Crimes of the Heart

"But past grudges continue to rise in the form of present day resentments as these Magrath sisters cope with their intrusive busybody cousin, Chick (a scene-stealing Alexandra Wright) and other assorted characters." 
https://beachcomber.news/content/theater-review-crimes-heart

"The always terrific Wright resists the temptation to take gossip-spreading, floor-littering, cousin-from-hell Chick to caricature extremes...the best of the seven productions I've now seen of Crimes of the Heart."
http://www.stagescenela.com/2017/06/crimes-of-the-heart-5/

"Alexandra Wright is a colorfully-dressed hoot as the interfering Chick."
http://www.gazettes.com/entertainment/curtain-s-up-southern-sister-rise-again-at-ict/article_eb94b618-4f87-11e7-bb46-33612f2e0618.html

"All the women excel in their parts, and it’s a delight to see them engaging in their varied roles with Southern-accented vigor. They speak and act intuitively and passionately."
http://www.signaltribunenewspaper.com/?p=34200 

"Luke Yankee's well-chosen actors adroitly relay both ends of the play’s emotional and tonal continuums...Alexandra Wright makes Chick’s constant primping and preening a despicable flaw, albeit a comedic one."
http://www.ocregister.com/2017/06/13/well-acted-crimes-of-the-heart-offers-vintage-beth-henley/

REVIEWS--Pericles

Gia on the Move:

"Wright has a lovely exuberance on stage with the character and definitely adds to the joyfully tearful moments."
https://giaonthemove.com/2017/05/25/porters-of-hellsgates-pericles/

Stage and Cinema:

"Alexandra Wright is particularly sharp and truthful, as usual."
http://www.stageandcinema.com/2017/05/06/pericles-porters/


Tolucan Times:

"The strong cast brings a forceful realism to proceedings—lighthearted and jovial one moment, venal and depraved the next."
http://tolucantimes.info/theatre_review/shakespeares-pericles-embraces-plight-of-refugees-and-immigrants/

NoHo Arts District:
"...Wonderfully poignant performances. What could have easily been over the top is handled with subtlety and candor."
http://nohoartsdistrict.com/theatres/theatre-reviews/item/5102-the-porters-of-hellsgate-present-pericles

Stage Raw:
"This is a very enjoyable and ultimately moving show. The Porters of Hellsgate have delivered a strong production of this rare play, and Shakespeare lovers in particular should seek it out...a terrific production."
http://stageraw.com/2017/05/02/pericles-theater-review/



REVIEWS--Other People's Money

Stage Scene LA:

"The bold and sexy Kate is brought to fiery life by an absolutely sensational Alexandra Wright."
http://www.stagescenela.com/2016/12/other-peoples-money/
 brought to
Broadway World:

"OTHER PEOPLE'S MONEY has an extended, very nice, exploratory prelude before the definitely-worth-waiting-for sizzling action dominates the stage with the equally matched, passionate Alexandra Wright and explosive Rob Shapiro as opposing lawyers...

But then, luckily for the company (and the audience), Bea calls her daughter Kate, a budding lawyer, to come home to help their company out. Kate's initial confrontation with Garfinkle has all the sparks and energy missing from the beginning of this play. Wright and Shapiro set a blazing fire on this previous cold stage with their potentially dangerous cat-and-mouse flirtation. They continue their slow, yet commanding burn throughout the rest of the play... Carlin and Wright strike gold with their very solid and riveting mother-and-daughter scene."
http://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/BWW-Review-OTHER-PEOPLES-MONEY--A-Vivid-Illustration-of-Ruthlessness-Easy-Win-Over-Niceness-20161105

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People's World:

This cast is absolutely superb in every respect. 
http://www.peoplesworld.org/article/big-changes-come-to-small-towns-in-two-plays/




REVIEWS--Building Madness

Tolucan Times:
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“If you love those great old screwball comedies from Hollywood’s Golden Era of the 1930s, you will love Building Madness…Featuring a picture perfect cast performing in the sophisticated style and rapid-fire word play of those classic films and seeing it all done live is a treat. The plot is straight-forward fun, and what author Danley does with it is rich…Everyone gets their share of clever lines and physical comedy. The ensemble plays together like the pros they are.” 
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http://tolucantimes.info/theatre_review/building-madness-builds-laughter-at-grove-theater-center-in-burbank/


​REVIEWS--4000 Miles


Stage Scene LA:
"A captivating Wright does engaging, deeply felt work as Bec, an independent woman fallen out of love with someone whose constant disappointment in her she can no longer take."
                            "...More significantly for L.A. audiences, Lebano’s assured direction and the exceptional performances he has elicited from his cast of four make 4000 Miles a must-see."

http://www.stagescenela.com/2014/10/4000-miles-2/


Broadway World:
"4,000 Miles is onstage at the Sierra Madre Playhouse in an endearing and richly detailed production directed lovingly by Christian Lebano and featuring a dynamite cast of four actors..."
                             "...Wright is honest and likable in a tough, complicated role."

http://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/BWW-Reviews-Amy-Herzogs-Sweet-4000-MILES-Resonates-at-Sierra-Madre-20140929


The Geek Authority:
"Bec, is both the old flame and the current one, who you as an audience get to see her perform some really great character transitions as she re-evaluates her relationship with Leo is wonderfully played by Alexandra Wright." 

"Alexandra is strong and meaningful with her performance and has a nice ‘hometown girl’ feel about herself. This provides yet some more real and truthful chemistry between herself and Christian that you truly believe there is a sorted history of both positive and negative events. Even her slight interactions with Leo’s grandmother are just filled with layers of mixed feelings."
                          "...the true nature of the play is well delivered by a very artful and extremely talented cast."
                          "...wonderfully performed by all actors in the cast."

https://www.facebook.com/TheGeekAuthority/posts/714698925285833:0


Blogging Los Angeles:
"Alexandra Wright does a wonderful job...[she] in a way winds up being the hero..."
                            "...Throughout the entire performance I was simply enthralled...[I was] on an emotional roller coaster and I”m not ashamed to admit there were a time or two where I’d tear up only to be followed with side splitting laughter.   I don’t know the last time I was so involved and impressed."

http://blogging.la/2014/09/27/4000-miles-premiere-at-sierra-madre-playhouse-was-simply-amazing/



Irwin Entertainment:
"The lovely Alexandra Wright is 'Bec', a young woman who is in love with Leo but has some severe doubts about the long term viability of their relationship...clearly very talented, genuinely excellent cast."
http://ronirwin.net/Reviewsviewsandprofiles.html



REVIEWS--BATTLEDRUM


Broadway World:
"Alexandra Wright’s haunting portrayal of the mentally fragile Annabelle is one of the most wonderfully unpredictable scenes."
http://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/BWW-Reviews-BATTLEDRUMs-Drummer-Boys-Bond-Over-Battle-20140312#


Crown City News:
"Superb cast!"
http://crowncitynews.com/news/4155/battledrum-portrays-youths-role-in-civil-war/


REVIEWS--AS YOU LIKE IT


Josef Hodgkins:
"Rosalind, played by Alex Wright was the key ingredient in capturing the hearts and minds of the audience.  From the start of the play it was nearly impossible for anyone not to fall in love with Alexandra Wright; her face, which is anything but ordinary, is coupled with her magnetic energy, making for an unforgettable performance. She drew in the Boston crowd with charm and wit, not often found at a typical theater play. " 

"Wright’s acting of the character of Rosalind was atypical, in that she could do no wrong, with her superior ability shining right out of the gate."  

"Wright’s acting range fulfills the entire spectrum … Shakespeare would have been proud."

"The character of Rosalind is not an easy heroine to play, and Wright was able to take on the challenge of this with what appeared to be little effort.  Be sure to follow the career of Alex Wright, if you’re interested in entertainment and believability. Her talent and breadth of beauty and charm outshines most actresses working in TV and film."

"She was able to truly make you believe she was Shakespeare’s beloved Rosalind, to a point where you didn’t know if you too were in the Forest alongside her."

http://www.josefhodgkins.com

Terry M Blog:
"Alexandra Wright was wonderful...I found myself laughing out loud AND tearing up at the touching parts…"
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