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True West
Joe Conn as Lee -True West
Joe Conn as Lee -True West
The acting was superb, Hayhurst and Conn were an amazing team, the tense moments were frightening, they bounced off of each other with perfect timing. They really did seem like brothers, their physical and verbal fights looked and felt real. In the second half of the show, the brothers switch places for a while; Austin is quick to attack, and Lee is constantly trying to get his brother to calm down so he can focus on writing. Hayhurst acted drunk, sounded drunk, and if one had walked in during that scene they'd think he was drunk. These actors showed they were seasoned, and these actors were very deserving of the standing ovations they received both nights.
— Chris Hunter, The Riverbank News
“Hayhurst…shines brightest in an all-around stellar cast, finding the inner beast and teetering on the brink of madness in portraying the anti-drug crusading mediator, while also weaving in and out of other small (yet key) roles within the production.”
— Aaron Davis, Recordnet.com
The Glass Menagerie
Lori Russo as Amanda Wingfield- The Glass Menagerie
Lori Russo as Amanda Wingfield & Kelsea Baker as Laura Wingfield- The Glass Menagerie
Kelsea Baker as Laura Wingfield- The Glass Menagerie
As Tom, Christopher Hayhurst is staunch and subtle, easy-going and even charismatic. As I said, Williams gives Hayhurst a lot to work with and he takes full advantage, especially when Amanda really challenges Tom’s regular forays into the night. Hayhurst is especially good when Williams is relaying his messages in the play, softly coaxing words into the theater with knowing winks, nods and flicks of his cigarette.
— Mike Taylor, The Sierra Lodestar