Press

“Barker performs live from a sound booth backstage. The plot indicates Greta's evolution, but it's up to Barker to show change through her voice. … Beyond producing a bot's voice, Barker creates a character far deeper than synthesized sound. She uses rhythm and pauses to express reactions to Matilda; by the end of the play, Greta's voice after 90 years has astonishing resonance.”

-Seven Days, Vermont’s Independent Voice

“Madeleine Barker, offstage, effectively and sympathetically portrays Greta’s development from stilted computer to ultra-sophisticated “human,” emotions and all. More importantly, they interact with the authenticity of sisters — and therein lies the pathos and humor.”

-The Barre Montpelier Times Argus

“Among a very strong cast, standout performances include Madeleine Barker as the independent and resolute Elizabeth Bennet”

-The Arkansas Times

“…then there’s Mary, whom Madeleine Barker plays as a cross between the Addams family’s Morticia and that girl that crawls out of the TV set in The Ring—a kind of funny, frightening and striking character that has to be seen to be believed (and enjoyed).”

-The New Haven Review

“Madeleine Barker, as Mary, brings down the house each and every moment she's on stage. She's flipping her hair in front of her face or grunting while playing to a welcoming audience. Barker makes the most of the opportunity as a physical actress.”

-Talking Broadway

“Madeleine Barker, respectively, brings on the biggest laughs. Barker … create[s] an amazingly bizarre and funny Mary.

-The Spotlight

“Barker as the unhinged Mary is a real comic standout with the right comic dash and flourish that serves the material well.”

- James V. Ruocco

“As Natasha's cousin, Sonya can be a tricky role to make stand out, but Madeleine Barker accomplishes that here. Not only does she have excellent rapport with Natasha during their scenes together, but is very affecting in her second act solo, "Sonya Alone."'

-Broadway World

“Madeleine Barker as Rizzo was a standout with her number, ‘There Are Worse Things I Could Do’. She's sexy, sassy and dazzles on the stage.”

-Broadway World

“Bad girl Betty Rizzo, played by Madeleine Barker in her Ogunquit debut, wins over the audience as the tough and sarcastic character, who comes to show off her soft side. Barker's voice is incredible and is highlighted as she belts out "There Are Worse Things I Could Do" with ease and vulnerability.”

-Seacoast Online

“Madeleine Barker nails Rizzo. Yes, this young woman can sing but, always a treat in a musical, brings to the table a set of iron acting chops. Ms. Barker orchestrates an engaging journey, sharing the internal emotional growth nuanced against the shellacked exterior.”

-Portland Daily Sun

"Flawless performances with powerful vocals!"

- Journal Tribune