rave reviews

"Elizabeth Aspenlieder, a splendid stage comedienne whose zany acting is part of what makes Shakespeare & Company the best theater troupe in the Berkshires, has miraculously contrived to turn Ms. Rebeck's modest little show into a poignant slice of urban life that also happens to be drop-dead funny...takes care to show us the bruised rue behind the punch lines, which makes them funnier still."
The Wall Street Journal

"It is impossible, near as I can tell, not to love Elizabeth Aspenlieder...a brilliant, comic actress with an ability to expose a character in her own unique manner. "
The Advocate

"Aspenlieder...takes a heady plunge into Rebeck's material and emerges with a full-bodied performance that barely misses a beat. Bad Dates is a warm, inviting balm for these troubled days and chilly winter nights."
The Berkshire Eagle

"Aspenlieder sparkles...alternately hilarious and heartbreaking...audiences will love it"
berkshirefinearts.com

"Elizabeth Aspenlieder...is a commanding Haley Walker. The actress radiates...energy, humor, and exasperation"
Citizen News

"Aspenlieder delivers a bravura performance...vibrantly alive from the first pair of pumps Aspenlieder straps on."
The Albany Times-Union

"one of the region's brightest comediennes...Directed with humor and insightful perception by Adrianne Krstansky, the actress brings back warm memories of my favorite old time movie blondes..."
Danbury News Times, CT

"this bad date was one of the best I've ever had, in large part due to Aspenlieder, who was pitch perfect...it's a terrific night out at the theater — and a real good 'date play.'"
WAMC/NPR The Rogovoy Report