HARRISON BAXLEY
"Harrison Baxley comes into his own as a leading man in the role of Chris, whose arch we follow throughout the play. I like how Mr. Baxley takes his time and doesn’t play the large emotional moments too soon (the entire cast are aces at this). His journey is our journey--from the awkward child-like way he expresses his love for Ann in Act 1 to his finally becoming a man when confronting his father at the end of Act 2. He’s so likable, so grounded, that we see what the community sees in him--a 20th Century Lot, perhaps the one moral man in this amoral world. This is Mr. Baxley's last performance before he leaves our area for graduate school, and what a swan song!" -Peter Nason, Broadwayworld.com
"Harrison Baxley takes on one of the more difficult roles in the show, and his work presented here as Chris Keller is his finest performance to date. He breathes new life into the role, and we believe every word he says. You feel his pain and anguish when coming to rears with his father, you feel the love he has for Ann, and the concern he has for his mother. If ever there was a role in which he was born to play, this would be that role. Always exceptional in his performances, but there is something about this role, this performance, this moment that places Harrison on another level, and the ascension is felt in every corner of the room." -Drew Eberhard, Broadwayworld.com
"As Warren Straub, Harrison Baxley makes his debut at the Off-Central Players. Let me tell you, what a debut it is. Harrison is outstanding in every moment to moment. There is a moment towards the end after Warren speaks with his Dad, that you sense he is going to do the unthinkable. Harrison's portrayal is so calculated here, you get this urgent need to stop him, and the moment is visceral and raw, and so downright human it's impossible to look away. Harrison's Warren is masterful and a truly powerful, poignant, and resonating performance from this young actor." -Drew Eberhard, Broadwayworld.com
