“. . . careful direction (by Shelley Butler) and vivid performances . . . help the play blossom.”
-THE NEW YORK TIMES
“Michelle David is excellent as Celia”
– The New York Times
“The real standout, though, is Richard Masur, whose gentle gestures and precise comic timing reveal that this seemingly senile family patriarch has a few more marbles left than he lets on.”
-The New York Times
“Philabaum does a fabulous job letting us into her character’s psyche”
–Village Voice
” Bernardo Cubria is spot-on”
-nytheatre.com
“This Is Fiction is the type of small, subtle play that there should be a dozen of every season, but there never is.”
-nytheatre.com
“Under the swift direction of Shelley Butler, each member of the cast handles the script smartly.”
-Village Voice
“InViolet Rep’s production of Megan Hart’s new show This is Fiction is a perfect example of how one unusual day in the lives of regular characters can be fascinating.”
-Huffington Post