“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
The World Premier of
Sisters
By Matthew Libby
Directed by Aileen Wen McGroddy
Northern Stage
Playing Greta
“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
