“An extraordinary vocal instrument… emotional resonance that lingered long after the lights faded”

Natalie Charle Ellis brought Irene Molloy to life with a sweet dignity and understated longing that beautifully balanced the production’s more boisterous moments. There was a quiet, hopeful vulnerability in how she played the young widow, making Irene’s cautious steps toward love feel both tender and deeply real.

Her rendition of “Ribbons Down My Back” was a standout, showcasing an extraordinary vocal instrument that wrapped the audience in warmth and gentle promise. Ellis didn’t just sing the notes — she seemed to breathe new life into them, giving Irene’s story an emotional resonance that lingered long after the lights faded. Watching her navigate Irene’s inner world was to witness a performance both moving and completely beguiling.

—Roger Shoemaker, Cape Cod Times