“Roden’s physical impulsiveness, coupled with the way [they] just burst out with Juliet’s lines, convinces you that [they’ve] never had these thoughts, let alone spoken them, ever before.”

“As Speed, […] Isabel Lee Roden has a similar reversal of character; no sooner do we see them as the modest Juliet one night, than we see them as outspoken, and fully capable of making us laugh ourselves silly, here in Two Gents.”

“Roden put in their best work yet at the ASC with a protean, delightful performance characterized by side-eye and a slow smile […] Roden’s poise and control combined with Seiler’s effusiveness and wasted energy made this one of the most fun comic tensions within the play.”

“Viola (an ingenious Isabel Lee Roden) washes up on shore in mid-1950s coastal Italy […] Viola falls head over heels for Orsino. […] You literally see them fall in love and it’s electric.”

“In climactic moments, Roden leaps from reticence to full-throated dramatic presentation, a great performance that bides its time in deference to the character, but is always there.”

“Roden’s vivacity and marvelous comedic bearing were exceptional - this was their debut with PrideArts and they’re definitely a keeper!”

“Leading the cast are the incredibly brilliant Tatiana Pavela as Carol, the exquisite Isabel Lee Roden as Bonnie and the absolute mind-blowing performance by Taige’ Lauren as Anna. These three unbelievably splendid, standout performers are alone worth the admission price.”

“[They] make Shakespeare’s text crystal clear, something which is helpful to the 21st century theatergoer’s ear.”

“Isabel is terrific at mastering both the verse and the vocabulary.”

“Isabel Lee Roden brings both comic energy and unabashed fury to the Nurse.”

“The performances are jaw-dropping. […] Of the three actors, Roden’s performance is the least likely to be appreciated because it is the least showy, but it is every bit the equal of the other two leads. It isn’t until the second act that Roden gets a “big” scene, and the reason that scene is so effective is because of all the work they’ve put into the character leading up to it.”