"If this is the kind of work we can expect from Pasternak, who became the company’s artistic director in 2023, Santa Cruz Shakespeare is all the more worthy a destination for Bay Area theatergoers."

It’s time for a trip south — Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s ‘Pericles’ is that good- Lily Janiak, San Francisco Chronicle

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"What the set lacks in specific scenic decoration, the costumes by Erin Reed Carter more than make up for — becoming the primary visual cues for the many lands in Pericles’ journey. From an Asian-inspired militaristic edge to the refined silks of Tarsus, Carter’s simple, elegant designs not only distinguish characters but also give each world its own texture and cultural feel."

Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s ‘Pericles’ navigates love, loss and redemption- Jana Marcus, Lookout Santa Cruz

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"Beautifully designed and expertly acted, this production of 'Pericles' is mind-expanding and mood-altering. It is not to be missed."

Santa Cruz Shakespeare shines with powerful production of ‘Pericles'- Jake Thomas, Santa Cruz Chronicle

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