Reviews & Television/Radio Publicity
AWARDS
Amber Bonasso is thrilled to have been nominated and awarded Best Actress for her portrayal of Margot Wendice in the Art Center of Coastal Carolina’s production of Dial M for Murder directed by Russell Treyz which also received the award for Best Play. Winners were announced January 11th, 2019.
Much Ado About Nothing
Clinton Brandhagen as Benedick and Amber Bonasso as Beatrice in the Nevada Conservatory Theatre's production of Much Ado About Nothing. Production still photographed By Shamith Dilan Gamage
"The play's strong Beatrice was played by Amber Bonasso. Van Buskirk's boyish-looking Twenties' designs stunningly complimented Bonasso's fierce portrayal. Her thrice cry of "O, that I were a man!" struck at the heart of the limitations and illusions of gender roles. Bonasso has marvelous comedic timing. [...] The two [Brandhagen and Bonasso] made an erotic romantic pairing."
by Richard Davis for the Las Vegas Review Journal
Clinton Brandhagen as Benedick and Amber Bonasso as Beatrice in The Nevada Conservatory Theatre's production of Much Ado About Nothing. Production still photographed by Shamith Dilan Gamage.
Days of Wine and Roses
Amber Bonasso as Mona and Jack Lafferty as Donal in the UNLV Collective's Production of Owen McCafferty's Days of Wine and Roses. Production still phtographed by Jennifer Van Buskirk.
Amber Bonasso and jack Lafferty are nothing less than brilliant in their roles - there are too few superlatives in the English language to adequately describe the journey these two take you on from their endearing first meeting to their inevitable parting. I experienced the fastest and most poignantly honest 90 minutes ever tonight. These two masterful actors elevated Owen McCafferty's new version of the play to perfection."
by Dale Parry Facebook Review
Amber Bonasso as Mona and Jack Lafferty as Donal in the UNLV Collective's production of Owen McCafferty's Days of Wine and Roses. Production still by Jennifer Van Buskirk.
As You Like It
Amber Bonasso as Rosalind (Ganymead) and Madison Kisst as Celia in the Nevada Conservatory Theatre's production of As You Like It. Production still photograph taken by Jennifer Van Buskirk.
During the run of As You Like It Amber Bonasso (Rosalind), Sam Cordes (Orlando) and the NCT Artistic Director Christopher V. Edwards were interviewed by NPR in Nevada. Below is the link to that interview.
Interview with Amber Bonasso, Stephon Petway (Duke Senior), and Christopher V. Edwards about As You Like It for The Source a UNLV radio show. Click the link below to listen to that interview.
The Taming of the Shrew
David Santana as Petruchio and Amber Bonasso as Katherina in The Long Bach PLayhouse's production of the Taming of the Shrew. Publicity Photo.
"...a sparkling adaptation...with comic verve and a cast headed by the shrewd Petruchio (David Santana) and that wonder of wonders, a Katherine (the lovely and lively Amber Bonasso) who understands her role so well that she makes the whole play not an embarrassing sexist romp but an intriguing romance that is filled with her own humor."
by John Farrell for The Press Telegram
Dog Explosion
Amber Bonasso as Naomi in The Nevada Conservatory Theatre's Production of Dog Explosion. Production still photographed by Shamith Dilan Gamage.
"Naomi, played by Amber Bonasso, responds with some of the funniest deadpan stares I've ever seen [...] The two [Matt played by Jessie Bourque] interact with flawless comic timing."
by Richard Davis for the Las Vegas Review Journal