"This exciting and sophisticated production of Romeo and Juliet was filled with interesting ideas and grounded in a thorough and intelligent understanding of the play's text. Proximity Theatre Company has done a wonderful job training this teen ensemble in the finer points of contemporary physical theater, and the rewards were there for the audience, who got some of the sharpest, freshest Shakespeare they're likely to see from these young actors...It will be interesting to see what's next for this outstanding group."
- Charles Donelan, Santa Barbara Independent

"Much of what drives Shandy happens downstage left, where Urbina and his fellow musicians create a stunning range of sounds: crashing cacophonies, catchy refrains, TV jingles, even well placed passages of silence. What's clear from this show is that Proximity brings both playfulness and earnest dedication to the work of pushing beyond fear and forging human connections."
- Elizabeth Schwyzer, Santa Barbara Independent

"The youthful energy from the cast (most of whom juggle multiple roles) is infectious. Kyra Lehman's (doing double-duty as director) frantic choreography paired with Ken Urbina's original music gives the show a hip, modern edge, but never feels false or trying too hard."
- Pataphysical Science Theater Blog

"Effective lighting and a few simple props helped to tell the story but it was really the thespian talents and plain old enthusiasm of the actors that kept Shandy Wilkes on track."
- Oberon's Grove