"This arrestingly designed fever dream of a show starts strong and ends gloriously. But it becomes awfully muddled in the middle...As blurred and tumultuous as Marty’s thoughts are, though, they need to be clear to us. They aren’t, particularly in memories involving dialogue, when it’s rarely obvious who’s speaking...He’s promised us an intimate evening, but what’s missing, finally, is intimacy."
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"Holder’s script paints Martin’s and Mary’s stories with a fairly broad stroke; a bit more specificity might allow audiences to connect more deeply with each character. Nonetheless, this impressionistic style fits well with the show’s thematic elements, and Holder’s versatility and showmanship carry us through most of its plot gaps. Ultimately, 'Typhoid Mary' explores the individual’s battle with time and circumstance: how do we, as artists and humans, define ourselves in light of adversity?"
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"If you’re looking for something that is plot driven, or even containing a strong character arc, this may not be the right piece for you. But what you can appreciate is the performance from Carl Holder...But grasping just exactly what Holder has Martin Allen spewing is the real challenge...The show has so much content that it may be hard to grasp at first. This play is not for everyone. But you have to appreciate the visual aesthetic it provides. It makes the play endurable."
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"'An Intimate Evening With Typhoid Mary' features Martin Allen, written and played with great depth by Carl Holder, on the final night of his life...The play confronts us with the physical realities of death, and offers artistic expression as the only hope of personal resolution. Its keen design and detailed performances will linger with you."
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"The specificity to which every element of 'Typhoid Mary' is addressed is exciting, but ultimately gets lost in a confusion of circumstances...Essentially a one-man show supported by an ensemble, 'Typhoid Mary' is spent with two core stories, both of which beg to occupy more space than they are given...Ultimately, the tale unfolding on stage is at odds with the style of the production, which was painstakingly crafted and adhered to."
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