Oswald Reviews
LA Weekly- Somewhat Recommended
"...Yet the staging, like the writing, keeps circling the same platform on which the interrogation unfolds."
Backstage- Recommended
"...For those of us who witnessed the unfolding of the remarkable real-life drama in television newscasts, this production elicits a feeling of déjà vu. For others, it offers an instructive glimpse at a landmark moment in a bygone era, when innocence began to fade away, preceding Vietnam, Watergate, and other calamities."
LA Theatre Review- Somewhat Recommended
"...It is an interesting premise (a high stakes cat-and-mouse game played out between two individuals with the entire world watching and waiting), but because of far too many unnecessary scenes and characters, combined with substandard performances in the supporting roles (and director Richmond Shepard's failure to rein them in), I believe Oswald will appeal mostly to the those individuals who have an unquenchable thirst for detective dramas or anything Kennedy."
LA Splash- Recommended
"...A compact, yet weighty drama, this production is a smart and gripping piece that plays and feels authentic in tone and character."
StageHappenings.com- Somewhat Recommended
"...The house was full, an aura of professionalism prevailed, and discipline and commitment abounded; but the production doesn't touch the humanity of any of its characters and ultimately has absolutely nothing new to says or even imply."
The Tolucan Times- Recommended
"...Director Richard Shepard keeps the performers in the tone and tempo of the time and we get that feel of the pressure of the situation. The whole world is watching. You should watch as well for this strong perspective on history and a man that in many ways still remains a mystery."
BlogCritics.org- Somewhat Recommended
"...As such, it's compelling as history if occasionally tedious as drama."
Working Authur- Somewhat Recommended
"...It is in the direction where sadly the most troublesome fault lies, and it pains me to say so. L.A. small theater owes a debt of gratitude to Director Richmond Shepard."