Los Angeles Times - Not Recommended

"...It’s a delicious premise, but McDonagh hasn’t delivered on it. Unlike “The Lieutenant of Inishmore,” with its ruthless efficiency, “West” suffers from lazy storytelling. The intimate space at the Ruskin is ideal for this claustrophobic tale, yet no amount of careful scene work by director Mike Reilly can disguise McDonagh’s shoddy construction."
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LA Weekly - Recommended

"...Director Mike Reilly has assembled an impeccable cast, including Rachel Noll, and directs them with a sharp eye for comic possibilities."
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LA Theatre Review - Recommended

"...The acting in this production, as is usually the case at the Ruskin, is exceptional throughout (although Mr. Walshe occasionally loses his brogue) and the direction, by Mike Reilly, is tight and focused."
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StageHappenings.com - Not Recommended

"...Unfortunately The Ruskin Group Theatre Co. did not succeed in adding anything to the material that would make it more palatable."
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Examiner - Somewhat Recommended

"...Director Mike Reilly has steered his players through a series of uneven performances, although that appears to be more the fault of the writing than of the direction."
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