“Actors Pamela Shaw and Richard Kline are a match made in theatrical heaven. There isn’t a false moment on stage. Every character is so solid he or she seems to have a fully developed backstory … The players seem to think, listen and react in real time.”
“...witty, tender, well-written, and exquisitely acted. It is paramount to credit actors Pamela Shaw and Richard Kline for the joy of watching Tales of Life and Death….It is these two that elevate the play with their magnetism, vocal and physical power. The raw talent of these performers cannot be denied.”
“The absolute stand out is Pamela Shaw…Not only does Pamela have the perfect look for the role and a kick-ass voice to boot, her interpretation of the character stopped short of caricature but collected every available laugh along the foible-riddled road.”
“Pamela Shaw’s character, Rita, is wildly impulsive, seriously myopic and highly dangerous when carrying a gun. SHAW is a laugh riot and a galvanizing factor in the film.”
“Pamela Shaw blinds everyone (pun intended) with her extravagant performance, and she’s the funniest character by far, diving right in all the madness.”
“Pamela Shaw, an established American/Australian singer-actor frankly stole the show. Her role as a myopic murderess was beautifully paced and genuinely funny.””
“More dangerous is Rita, an aging bombshell from Atlantic City (Pamela Shaw), who was Tony’s (Dennis Farina) mistress… A breathlessly silly musical farce.”
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