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Theatre Bloom
"Sister Agnes (Kaitlin Ruby) is an innocent, tormented soul. We see it from beginning to end, with some brief fleeting moments of clarity. Ruby’s portrayal of the nun accused of murder will unnerve, shock, and captivate you. From the first time she enters, Ruby’s masterful facial expressions, with wide eyes flickering and moving from side to side, will grab you. Her voice, at times childlike, at times angelic (she sings like a true angel of God), combined with her ravings provide not only much needed exposition but endear the audience to her twisted plight. Ruby will suck you in the minute you first lay eyes on her, leave you distraught when you last see her, and leave you devasted by the good doctor’s final speech even when she is not physically on stage. Such is the power of this actress who has the ability to make one truly believe in her character. Just watching Ruby is mesmerizing. Keep an eye on her towards the end when we get a glimpse of what really happened to her that fateful night. I was literally on the edge of my seat watching this woman, forgetting that this was a play but captivated by her riveting performance. Such a sad character, but vital to the plot of the play and portrayed by a woman whose acting transcends the here-and-now and truly ascends to the gates of heaven where she belongs. Brilliant is an understatement."
Theatre Bloom
“The aforementioned Kaitlin Ruby is a sparkly gem as the wayward Fraulein Kost. Her German accent is on point, well delivered without garbling her words, and her overall attitude in the role is zesty but balanced in such a way that you really appreciate the much-needed levity her character brings to the show. Constantly on the make with Sailor Boys (most frequently Kirby Smith and Stanton Zacker), you get a flirtatious and fun flavoring with her portrayal of this role, as well as snappy, fiery side when she goes through her little tête-à-têtes with Fraulein Schneider.”
MD Theatre Guide
"It’s as close to perfect as live theatre can get…a richly conceptualized production with a skilled cast [...] One of the stand outs is Ruby’s emotionally-charged Hero whose strength disrupts the victimization of the maligned would-be bride in her fiery response to Claudio’s abuses and accusations."
Theatre Bloom
"Given how much more volume and expression the major role of Viola requires, it's hard not to imagine Kaitlin Ruby in that role, though she was cast as the courtier Fabian instead. She has a far larger stage presence, her face is more comically expressive, and she seems more comfortable making Shakespeare's inflections not only accessible, but openly hilarious."
