Stage and Cinema - Highly Recommended
"...Heroes of the Fourth Turning is a riveting and thought-provoking play that delves into the complexities of ideology, faith, and the generational divide in contemporary America. Written by Will Arbery and premiered in 2019, this Pulitzer Prize-nominated play offers a profound exploration of the ideological tensions that define the modern political landscape, particularly in the context of right-wing thought. Under Guillermo Cienfuegos’ exemplary direction, Rogue Machine‘s L.A. premiere, which opened last Saturday at The Matrix Theatre, is the first truly must-see theatrical event of the year."
LA Splash - Highly Recommended
"...HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING will certainly appeal to young adults who are finding their way in a confusing society marked by many disparate beliefs and opinions. It should also appeal to both ends of the political spectrum, who may either nod in agreement or compose opposing opinions in their heads. Above all, this is a thought-provoking and intense play which will leave many questions unanswered but up for debate."
Stage Scene LA - Highly Recommended
"...There’s a reason why Will Arbery’s Heroes Of The Fourth Turning, now getting an absolutely sensational Rogue Machine Theatre Los Angeles Premiere, was a 2020 Pulitzer Prize Finalist for Drama. There’s a reason why the New York Times called it “astonishing and riveting.”"
ArtsBeatLA - Recommended
"...Director Guillermo Cienfuegos gets detailed, rich performances from his cast, and stages this talky play in a way that allows the (admittedly very strong) speeches to sing instead of stultify. Arbery is a very talented writer, and his dialogue mixes the philosophical and political with admirable deftness."
On Stage Los Angeles - Somewhat Recommended
"...When a play is marginally written with expectation of an audience to be slapped silly with 'facts' and opinions and these diverse personalities, all of whom declare alligiance to conservative politics and the Catholic church there is a point where I just wished that the text had helped me to understand the premise. Does it turn on the Charlottesville riot that Teresa's hero declared to have involved good people as well as bad people?"
Stage Raw - Highly Recommended
"...It's probably fair to generalize that most theater audiences, particularly audiences in Los Angeles, skew towards the stereotype of "coastal liberals." Given this, it seems unlikely that the theatergoing public would want to watch Heroes of the Fourth Turning, a play set in rural Wyoming, that sympathetically depicts right-wing millennials. And yet it is necessary viewing - a tour de force of writing, direction, and acting."
Glamgical - Highly Recommended
"...Guillermo Cienfuegos continues to deliver impactful productions in his successful directorial endeavors. In Heroes of the Fourth Turning, he turns a script with heavy dialogue into a funny, entertaining, and highly engaging play with a fantastic selection of actors that achieve masterly performances. The five thespians create characters with actions, reactions, and vulnerabilities that bring to life the cleverness and depth of Arbery’s writting."
The Hollywood Times - Highly Recommended
"... It is a play that makes you think and reflect on the tenuous connection between religious belief and political promulgations. Will Arbery’s controversial but brilliant “Heroes of the Fourth Turning” is directed by Guillermo Cienfuegos,"
