REVIEWS FOR SILVER BELLES
"The residents of SILVER BELLES truly stole our hearts and brought so much charm and humor to the show! Every one of them was an absolute delight, each with their own unique quirks and personalities that made them unforgettable. Clara's wavering memory, Harriet's maternal warmth, Vivienne's flair for the dramatic, Pearl's endearing sweetness, and Gertie's hilarious unpredictability had us laughing and feeling deeply connected to their stories." - Review of Silver Belles at The Royal Theatre, Broadway World, Little Rock, AR
“Exceedingly exhilarating and humorously compelling, the play articulates the indestructibility of hope and love in the enigmatic scheme of life. As a chaplain, I was spellbound, watching this play demonstrate in profound ways, the blissfulness of life.” - Fr. Modestus Ngwu, O.P. Chaplain, Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA
“The sweet story of this play was a favorite among both students and community members. We billed it as a "Hallmark Christmas Movie" on the stage, but it's really much more—and even better—than that. "Silver Belles" does have an element of romance and Christmas miracles, but it also tackles many of the difficult issues that accompany aging, treating them with gentle humor and respect, while also promoting the values of kindness, forgiveness, and compassion.” - Misty Rude, teacher and director, Glennallen, AK
“Silver Belles’ characterization of withering, elderly ladies is spot on. The conversations, reactions, and behaviors cause the viewer to believe that a group of female octogenarians has invaded the stage, sans red hats.” - Alicia I. Morgret, Hershey, PA
“Silver Belles was simply adorable- each character was unique and equally entertaining. The montage was so well done. We truly both laughed and cried during this delightful play!” - Mary McQuinn, Hummelstown, PA
“Silver Belles was timely, due to the holiday season, as well as relevant to social issues of today – particularly providing care for our aging population and allowing persons to choose their own health care path. I felt that the audience could relate to many of the story lines, including students, parents, families and the community. For example, our family recently lost my mother-in-law due to cancer. Her only request was to remain at home during her final hours. This play brings a fairly large cast to the stage, which is utilized well during the past and present dialogues. The lighted Christmas tree was an unexpected highlight!” - Stacey Schwartz, Lower Dauphin, PA