PRESS

Gruenert is superb as the flawed Alida.  Her facial expressions whether it be anger, confusion, frustration or at times, a bit of happiness are excellent.  Physically she doesn’t move much on stage, walking slowly with a gait suggestive of an older woman mentally slipping away.​

Both Gruenert and Cuenca have worked together many times, and their rapport and onstage interaction are exciting to watch.    'BURGH VIVANT, Pittsburgh

Virginia Wall Gruenert and Erika Cuenca are unequivocally the performers two-person shows should be created for—impassioned, invested and thrilling from start to finish.  PGH in the round

Gruenert's miraculous performance as Ann is as amazing as it is because it's all happening in miniature." 
Pittsburgh City Paper

Gruenert... plays Ann with an admirable low center of gravity...it's the best thing I've seen her do."  
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The result left a deep, thoughtful, strong impression long after I’d departed the theater..." WRCT Pittsburgh
"...a gripping, emotion-packed drama with considerable moments of comic relief ... " Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"...Gruenert  has a star turn in the surprising role of a long-time AA sponsor, not to mention Happy's beleaguered mother."
Pittsburgh City Paper

"Gruenert's comedic timing and command of the stage are evident..."  

Pittsburgh City Paper

"...a tour de force for Gruenert..."
 Observer-Reporter

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Virginia Wall Gruenert rules the production as the cunning mother. Her presence dominates the stage as much as it dominates her daughters. Marguerite Stimpson as troubled Mary hits all the nuances of her character, drawing us in. Be prepared to enjoy. Electronic Link Offbway

Virginia Wall Gruenert is a powerful presence on the stage. Her Celeste is brash, loud and controlling…“...and these five magnetic actors handle the challenge brilliantly. Go see it.”
Pittsburgh City Paper

"...a commanding tour-de-force performance..."
Pittsburgh Owl Scribe

"...she has it all, she does it all..."
 WRCT Pittsburgh

The performance is heartbreaking..." Pittsburgh Magazine

"Acted with nothing less than brilliance by Virginia Wall Gruenert."
Observer-Reporter

"...Gruenert pulls out all the stops as Thelma...she really displays her acting chops by showing an incredible range of emotions."
Pittsburgh Out Magazine

"...Gruenert's Thelma , meanwhile, is an ...emotional maelstrom..."
Pittsburgh City Paper

"...you will find no flaw in the performing...Edward Albee would be proud."

WRCT Pittsburgh
 

"...Gruenert comes through beautifully..."

Observer Reporter

Gruenert brings an emotional gravitas to the production. She breathes Nora’s character into life. It is a powerful performance with a full range of emotions on display. ‘burgh Vivant”

"Gruenert and Tanenbaum work together well – they are a textbook example of theatrical chemistry." Stage Biz, NYC

(Wall Gruenert’s) sympathetic portrayal of an independent woman trapped in an oppressive society is the heart and soul of this production.”  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"Fortunately, Virginia Wall Gruenert, as Mrs. Pascal, has both the jokes and the skill to knock 'em home."

Pittsburgh City Paper 
"Mrs. Pascal... is played to perfection by Virginia Wall Gruenert... she is a gorgon of a mother... She has a real knack for delivering Pascal’s deadly one-liners."
Pittsburgh Theater Today 

...Gruenert manages to flow from hard-nosed atheist shrink to a curious, faith-searching healer in a slow, even keel"
Pittsburgh City Paper 

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"I admire Gruenert's performance..."  
Observer-Reporter

"...Gruenert manages to embody...to perfection."  Pittsburgh Out Magazine

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First play for  off the WALL productions.

Written and performed by Virginia Wall Gruenert

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" ... a triumph..."
Observer Reporter"

... Best Play 2007 ..."  
Pittsburgh Post Gazette  - Readers Choice