“Truvy…is played with down home honesty and southern charm by Raissa Katona Bennett, an actress completely attuned to the wit and verve of Harling’s play text, which she harvests with good-humored thoughtfulness, zing and pin-sharp abandonment.” ~ Jim Ruocco, Take 2
“Raissa Katona Bennett essentially leads the cast in the role of Truvy, the owner of the local salon, and made her impossible not to love.” ~ Patch.com
”As Truvy, Bennett’s Dolly Parton-style hairdo makes her look brassier than she is; there’s a genuine openness in her dealings…” ~ New Haven Review
“As Helen, Alison’s mother, Raissa Katona Bennett is heartbreaking and she delivers a devastating “Days and Days” near the end of the show, summing up the story of her life and marriage.” ~ Talking Broadway
“Raissa Katona Bennett’s performance puts heart into Helen’s songs…” ~ New Haven Review
“Raissa Katona Bennett has the less developed role of the mother, Helen. She handles the contradictions in the character well.” ~ Two on the Aisle
“…you will leave with Alison…imprinted on your mind for days to follow, as well as Helen’s (Raissa Katona Bennett) haunting rendition of ‘Days and Days’…” ~ CT Theater