“A hoot… sassy, heavy-footed dancing and goofy faces.”

“Mark Edwards is a hoot as 'Max Andrews,’ with his sassy, heavy-footed dancing and goofy faces; Zack Steele as ‘Lawrence Andrews’ is a riot in acts like ‘Six Jerks In A Jeep,’ and, well, Peggy was right about Patrick Andrews, played by Elliot Lane — he's just as cute as can be.”

Jennifer Feals

“Edwards… shines as the de facto leader of the group.”

“The boys. Perhaps the biggest and most important compliment I can give them is something that was often said about the real-life Andrews Sisters: they often sound like a single voice. Their seamless singing, harmonizing and part-switching is not an easy accomplishment; especially when you consider they only had 2 weeks to learn their parts. This is, quite simply, an indication of their strong musicianship, and work ethic. Mark Edwards as Max shines as the de facto leader of the group, never losing his cool, and constantly being the glue that holds them together. Elliot Lane's endearing portrayal of Patrick keeps the audience 'awwww!!!’-ing out loud, as you root for him to overcome his extremely convincing stutter, and to succumb to Peggy's advances. Zack Steele's Lawrence adds knee-slappable laughs as he fumbles with note cards, his glasses, and his reluctance to put on a dress and parade around as Laverne.”

Scott Moreau

“Masterful as the puppeteer.”

“Mark Edwards, a first-time performer at the Barn, is masterful as the puppeteer who is debatably the biggest snake in the story. Billy Flynn, the defense lawyer hired for Roxie's case, is as charming as he is disgusting and skirting the line between loveably loathsome and truly despicable is Edwards, who steals the scene in the courthouse as he physically manipulates Roxie through her statement. The chemistry between Edwards and Wright is not to be forgotten; while the ‘love story’ is one about fame and personal gain, Edwards and Wright convey the right amount of tension and disdain between Roxie and Billy as they argue their way through the trial.”

Samantha Stephens

“Perfection… mastery of comedic timing and fantastic baritone.”

“Mark Edwards' Billy Flynn is a charming yet swarthy ambulance chaser, and he plays it with near perfection. He's loveable, yet cunning. Exactly what the role requires, and he also adds his mastery of comedic timing and fantastic baritone to the insincere 'All I Care About is Love’ and ‘Razzle Dazzle’. So convincing is [his] portrayal, you'll start to wonder if perhaps you could employ him if you are ever in need of representation.”

Scott Moreau

“…Edwards, was riveting, stirring and strong.”

“Stiff competition for them was the Sky Masterson of Mark Edwards and the Sarah Brown of Sarah Talbot. Writing this an hour and a half after the curtain came down I can vaguely remember thinking I wouldn't like Talbot as Sarah. She seemed too sturdy to be convincing in the role. By Scene 8, in Havana, I knew I'd been wrong. She was ideal and she was great. I felt something akin to this with Edwards first entrance but he, a tenor in a baritone role, won me over sooner. In the second act they both became extraordinary. ‘Luck Be a Lady Tonight’ sung by Edwards, was riveting, stirring and strong. ‘Marry the Man Today,’ which Talbot shared with Cimma, was a comic highpoint and still managed to be sensitive and moving.”

J. Peter Bergman

“Edwards is perfect as the matinee idol.”

“As the groom Robert, Mark Edwards is perfect as the matinee idol and toothpaste model. His best man is George, played by Vince Wingerter, who makes the most of limited time in the show but he’s very light on his feet. Edwards and Wingerter deftly flit about the East Sonora Theatre stage in the requisite tap number, a charming little ditty titled ‘Cold Feets.’ Edwards also surprises on roller skates during ‘Accident Waiting to Happen.'"

Mike Taylor

“Edwards is superb… performs an amazing duet with his betrothed.”

“Mark Edwards is superb as the bridegroom, and Vince Wingerter is engaging as George, the best man who can’t locate a preacher. Together, they sing and perform a marvelous tap duo to the song ‘Cold Feets.’ Later, Edwards, blindfolded and on roller skates, performs an amazing duet with his betrothed.”

Kathie Isaac-Luke

“Cast is fine… especially Mr. Edwards.”

“Fortunately, he gains singing and acting confidence as the character ages, but he does not pull the limelight the way Mr. Young did. The supporting cast is fine, especially Mr. Edwards as the laconic bassist, seething at having to share hotel rooms with the hedonistic Mr. DeVito.”

Elisabeth Vincentelli