Reviews
Candide by Leonard Bernstein
Quantum Theatre, Pittsburgh
Network Pittsburgh on line — Pittsburgh Theatre Gems
“Robyne Parrish’s cute portrayal of the promiscuous Paquette is entertaining and consistent, as are her facial expressions.”
Alice T. Carter — Pittsburgh Tribune
“Boos has assembled a dynamic and attractive cast of fresh, young and extremely talented performers to play Dr. Pangloss’ much-abused students… Robyne Parrish and Taavon Gamble provide abundant laughs as the more resilient and pragmatic Paquette and Max, who fare much better than Candide and Cunegonde.”
If It Ain’t Broke Break It by Ravi Godse
Reeltalkreviews.com — by Betty Jo Tucker
“Also, gorgeous newcomer Robyne Parrish lights up the screen as a key victim of Ravi’s matchmaking schemes.”
ifitaintbrokebreakit.com — Dr. Ravi Godse, Writer, Director
“In his latest film, Godse is joined by a tremendous ensemble of both accomplished actors (Richard Kind, Steve Guttenberg, Sabrina Bryan, and Rondell Sheridan) and promising new talent (Patrick Jordan, Robyne Parrish).”
Weird Romance by Alan Menken and David Spencer
Pittsburgh City Paper — Ted Hoover
“ …providing a showcase for the fine voices of the company. Robyne Parrish is quite moving as the female lead in Pilgrim”
Mouth to Mouth by Kevin Elyot
Quantum Theatre, Pittsburgh
Post Gazette — Pittsburgh — Chris Rawson
“The supporting roles, all significant, are skillfully played. Robyne Parrish is… in scale as the comic but more sympathetic young wife.”
City Paper — Pittsburgh — Michelle Pilecki
“Director Ronald Allan-Lindblom makes the most out of a richly talented cast filled out by… and Robyne Parrish as the cheerily dim wife.”
Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller
Pittsburgh Rep
Post Gazette — Pittsburgh
“The supporting company is rock solid.”
Paris by Cole Porter
Musicals Tonight! NYC
NYTheatre.com — 2008
“Director-choreographer Thomas Sabella-Mills has assembled a strong cast for these colorful characters.”
TheatreScene.net — April 20, 2008
“Paris… is an absolutely 100% delightful musical comedy with a clever book by Martin Brown and terrific performances all around.” and “[Robyne] Parrish is fine as Cora’s strait-laced companion Brenda who has her eye on Andrew, and acquits herself well in their third act duets.”
Roberta Staats. Executive Director of the Cole Porter Trust
“We really enjoyed ourselves, and from the sidewalk chatter of the crowd, I think the rest of the audience did as well… Kudos to the cast for doing Porter proud.”
Miss Witherspoon by Christopher Durang
The Maine Public Theatre
Maine Sunday Telegram — March, 2007
“The supporting cast members elicit plenty of laughs as well. [Robyne] Parrish is a riot as Maryamma. Her wry delivery and subtle expressions nicely complement Mitchko’s sarcastic rants.”
The Times Record — March 22, 2007
“Calm and meditative, Maryamma evens out Veronicas forceful personality. Robyne Parrish shimmers across the stage exuding a peaceful presence. Her dry delivery provides much of the humor.”
The Portland Phoenix — March 21, 2007
“Maryamma, (Robyne Parrish, sonorous and soothing)…”
Trouble in Shameland by Bryan Putnam
The New York International Fringe Festival
NYTheatre.com — by Akia Squitieri — August 13, 2006
“… The true pleasure of this show are the inhabitants of Shameland (Chorus: Ryan Andes, Jana Ballard, Mathew Hardy, Liz O’Donnell, and Robyne Parrish). Their gusto and dedication to each part that they play, along with the group musical numbers and solos that occur within ‘Shameland,’ are delightful and fun.”
The Dinosaur Musical by Robert & Willie Reale
Arden Theatre, Philidelphia
Philadelphia Inquirer — by Desmond Ryan — December 6, 2005
“… notably torch songs from a Dinosaur named Carlotta (done to the hilt by Robyne Parrish).”
Theatremania.com — by J. Cooper Robb — December 21, 2005
“… and [Robyne] Parrish is excellent as the Ethel Merman-type songstress with the big voice and tiny dress.”
Variety — by Toby Zinman — December 7, 2005
Rough Crossing by Tom Stoppard
Maine Public Theatre
Maine Sunday Telegram — by Steve Feeney — May 8, 2005
“Robyne Parrish and J.T. O’Connor are hilarious as the actors forced to re-create their own ‘affectation’ (as one funny line has it). Their reading of the convoluted scene in act two is really the high point of the show.”
Sun Journal — Lewiston/Auburn Maine — May 12, 2005
“[Robyne] Parrish and O’Connor are wonderfully melodramatic as the leading couple…”
A Time for Singing by John Morris & Gerald Freedman
Winston-Salem Journal — by Mark Burger — February 25, 2000
“… His older sister Angharad (the smashing Robyne Parrish)…” and “[Robyne] Parrish dominates the show…”
Oh Lady! Lady! by Jerome Kern
Musicals Tonight! NYC
BroadwayWorld.com — by Margaret Cross — May 12, 2006
“… pitch-and-period perfect voices…” and “…Robyne Parrish was beautiful and sassy as May, and shared a very funny duet called ‘Wheatless Days’ with Mr. Corts.”
Backstage — by Ron Cohen — May, 2006
“Others cavorting nicely in a straightforward approach to the script are vivacious Robyne Parrish as May…”
The Times by Joe Keenan & Brad Ross
Sonnet Repertory Theatre, NYC
American Theatre Web — by David Hurst — July 15, 2005
“…Robyne Parrish who does a great Meryl Streep impersonation and has an impressive soprano.”
Hexed in the City by Neil Berg & Tom Mills
Sonnet Repertory Theatre, NYC
OOBR — by Seth Bisen-Hersh — Summer, 2004
“… chaos ensues when David’s fiance, Elysia (Robyne Parrish), who also turns out to be a witch, attempts vengeance on them both.” and “…Robyne Parrish and Robin Irwin blew the house away with their powerful numbers.”
An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde
Sonnet Repertory Theatre, NYC
The Irish Echo — by Joe Hurley — Nov 12-18, 2003
“This fine production of Wilde’s 1895 social comedy has plenty of bright, committed acting from its mostly youthful cast…” and “This quartet of central performances are handled with grace and enthusiasm… the swanlike Robyne Parrish as the ruthless returnee…”
Fallen Angel by Justin Murphy
Sonnet Repertory Theatre, NYC
Backstage.com — by Michael Menachem — Summer 2003
“… Robyne Parrish’s soothing voice was chilling, even after being licked by Lucifer.”
Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare
Sonnet Repertory Theatre, NYC
by Charles Battersby — 2003
“… Both Benedick (PJ Sosko) and Beatrice (Robyne Parrish) were played superbly. The gorgeous, towering Robyne Parrish was perfectly cast as the barb-tongued Beatrice…”
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds by Paul Zindel
Winston-Salem Journal — by Robert Workmon — Feb 13, 1998
“… The play’s biting humor was easily and effectively tossed off by Robyne Parrish, who plays Beatrice, the embittered mother.” and “[Robyne] Parrish gave a virtuoso performance as the mother, swooping through the set in drunken fits of sarcasm and tears, free-flowing from the cracks in her armor.” and “… an extended scene in which [Robyne] Parrish, a half-gallon bottle of whisky in her hand, clumsily dances around the room, singing with the radio, in what becomes a dance of death…” and “She is chilling in this last horrible strike at her daughters.”