Star Tribune - Recommended

"...Director Joel Sass has crafted a theatrical entertainment from Dickens' novel of self-discovery and it is a piece worthy of admiration. Sass' "Great Expectations" opened Friday at Park Square Theatre in St. Paul."
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Twin Cities Pioneer Press - Recommended

"...In the world-premiere adaptation of "Great Expectations" at Park Square Theatre, adapter/director Joel Sass trimmed and altered elements, retaining the main characters and arc of the story. Occasionally bits of the plot get confusing, since explanatory material and characters were cut and we jump between actions a little too quickly, especially later in play."
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How Was The Show - Recommended

"...So: if you’ve never read Great Expectations (or if you haven’t in many years), or if you want to revisit an old friend, Park Square has given you an excellent opportunity. Don’t pass it up."
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Aisle Say Twin Cities - Recommended

"...This is not your dreaded high school AP English version of Great Expectations by Charles Dickens: Director Joel Sass’s adaptation at Park Square Theatre is instead alive and accessible, with diverse casting and dynamic staging that highlight the humor and humanity of the play."
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