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We want to make absolutely sure that you’re happy and comfortable in the Free State so we can enjoy your talents for years to come." -- The Baltimore Sun: Beth in A Lie of the Mind at Rep Stage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68019312ac35bd0eed1f4407/1745025826341-BT1I0L5DCI3FPO0Y25VV/BOB%2525252BIII.jpg ACTOR "......played with jaw-dropping elasticity by Laura Levin, Gina Alvarado, Sam Coughlin and Nick Sholley, who all get chances to display their range, depth and comic ability." -- North Bay Stage and Screen: Chorus #3, BOB A Life in Five Acts, Main Stage West https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68019312ac35bd0eed1f4407/6fd0455b-4caf-42e4-b35d-ba3570d6f551/IMG_1033.JPG ACTOR "Alvarado seamlessly glides through the stages of Beth’s recovery, from her character’s initial inability to take a step to jumping on a chair; from uttering only grunts to clearly articulating thoughts that don’t always make sense. 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Alvarado is extraordinarily expressive, unpacking terrifying concepts that her character is facing. Alvarado is all-in with the role, and her narrative asides to the audience add an additional texture to the play" -- Petaluma Argus Courier: George in How to Transcend a Happy Marriage at Left Edge Theater https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68019312ac35bd0eed1f4407/1744944076973-Z98NUAX2GCNS9EBWLBYM/marriage005.jpg ACTOR "Director Sandra Ish has a strong, diverse ensemble at work here, led by Alvarado" -- North Bay Stage and Screen: George in How to Transcend a Happy Marriage at Left Edge Theater https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68019312ac35bd0eed1f4407/1744944144126-EMFWYL2GEZHCX20Q645W/IMG_1024.jpg ACTOR "The show’s female cast members—in particular, Lee and Alvarado—are very strong in this production. 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