Hester’s cast is excellent. Declan Collins is attractive, gentle and absolutely delightful as the devoted servant, Skip. Petite Emilie Rose Danno turns in a performance of colossal comic genius, proving she’s one fierce actress. Emilie’s gift is that she’s able to speak louder through her facial expressions than most actors can with their voices

Critical in this reviewer’s thought-process about this particular show is the need for two specific songs to be sung extraordinarily well for the production to have merit—the first act’s Audrey ballad, “Somewhere That’s Green,” and act two’s Audrey/Seymour duet, “Suddenly Seymour.” Indeed, the lovely Emilie Rose Danno as Audrey and Mark Yacullo as Seymour absolutely deliver, shining in these roles throughout the entire production-" Barry Reszel"

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Kate Monster (Emilie Rose Danno), in a world where puppets are part of societal norms and strife, brings to life the disrespect and flagrant prejudice her character experiences for simply being a “monster.” Danno easily brings an honesty and likeability to the young monster’s story, especially when also exploring the ups and downs of her romantic relationship with Princeton. A particular standout moment for Danno is her Act I finale ballad, “There’s A Fine, Fine Line.​

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The cast is dynamic and highly energetic. Usnavi’s girlfriend, Vanessa is played by the lovely Emilie Rose Danno ( another one that should be grabbed by local theater companies)