reviews

In the Zone, a new one-act by Michael John Garces

30+NYC

CenterStage NY, directed by Portia Krieger

"The cast jumps into the radical world with aplomb...Oliveras is particularly effective."

--Duncan Pflaster, Broadway World

"Maria-Christina Oliveras was excellent as the outlaw with nothing to lose."

--Wendy Caster, Show Showdown

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Rent (winner of the SALT Award for Best Production)

Hangar Theatre, directed by Devanand Janki

"As Maureen’s more sensible partner, Joanne, Maria-Christina Oliveras is spot-on, with a delicate, wry touch to her work. Their driven, erotic rhythm and blues duet 'Take Me or Leave Me' sizzles."
--Ross Haardstad, Tompkins Weekly

"The first regional production of RENT is the cause of exuberance and elation...strong are the Joanne of Maria-Christina Oliveras..."

--Joan Vadeboncouer, The Post-Standard

Night Sky
Baruch Performing Arts Center, directed by Daniella Topol

"And there are a number of fascinating subsidiary characters, brilliantly conceived and ably enacted by Maria-Christina Oliveras... All this is conveyed with generous portions of wit, compassion and sheer intelligence."
--John Simon, Bloomberg News

Special mention must also be given to Maria-Christina Oliveras for her doubling chores, most especially as an authoritative speech therapist."
--David Finkle, Theatermania

Fabulation

Baltimore Centerstage, directed by Jackson Gay

"Tackling multiple roles with ease are...Maria-Christina Oliveras, who further enlivens the incident-packed script and keeps you watching what will happen to poor Undine." -
-Howard County Times

"Belcon shares the stage with a superb ensemble...Maria-Christina Oliveras had a fantastic stage presence and makes each character unique."

-The Quindecum

Boleros for the Disenchanted
Huntington Theatre, Directed by Chay Yew

"Maria-Christina Oliveras adds verve as Flora's fiesty cousin, Petra, then shows a quieter warmth as the young woman in search of marriage counseling."
--Louise Kennedy, The Boston Globe

"Beautiful, evocative performances...the acting is superb...Maria-Christina Oliveras plays an exuberant Petra and contemporary woman Monica."
--Mark Favermann, Berkshire Fine Arts

"Maria-Christina Oliveras is memorable as the lively cousin Petra, and the equally appealing Monica."
--R. Scott Reedy, Marshfield Mariner

"Boleros...sizzles with an impeccably cast ensemble and stellar production values..."
--Nick Dussault, Boston Metro

"Luminous, well-produced, tautly written, smartly directed, marvelously performed."
--Killian Melloy, Boston Edge

Unbeatable

ARIZONI Award for BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL

World Premiere at the Phoenix Theatre, directed by Michael Barnard

"Besides the star, the standout performer is Maria-Christina Oliveras, as Tracy's best friend, Ally. Her sweet, unassuming voice is the highlight of the show."
--Kerry Engel, Arizona Republic

"A standout performance, Maria-Christina Oliveras as Tracy's friend Ally is a spitfire - a ball of energy and warm, good humor..."  
--David Appleford, 99.9 KEZ

"Maria-Christina Oliveras balances caring and pushing hardness as Ally, Tracy's best friend..."
-Chris Curio, 89.5 KBAQ

Colorado Shakespeare Festival
A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Gavin-Cameron Webb; 
The Servant of Two Masters, directed by Scott Schwartz

“Stand-out performances come from Maria-Christina Oliveras as the vivid, red-lipped Smeraldina…” 
-Juliet Wittman, Westword

“It was a stroke of inspiration to turn Peter Quince into Petra.  Maria-Christina Oliveras plays the role with bursting restraint and bustling precision….resulting in a constant and delicious dance between order and chaos, and adding a frisson of sexuality…”

--Juliet Wittman, Westword
                                                                                                                                                              

“Maria-Christina Oliveras has the most pleasingly resourceful evening by far - the part of Peter Quince changed to the female gender doesn't stymie her, giving her an excellent chance to fully explore the transposition's comic possibilities."
--Brad Weismann, Colorado Daily Camera

“In an about-face from her turn as Petra in this season’s ‘Midsummer,’ Maria-Christina Oliveras’ Smeraldina is a fiery maid with a well-developed sense of naughty."
--Mark Collins, Daily Camera

"Maria-Christina Oliveras as Clarice's servant, shining brightest, goes for broke and delivers a saucy Smeraldina..."
--Gary Zeldner, Boulder Weekly

“Maria-Christina Oliveras is the spicy hot tomato….”
--Bob Bow, Denver Post