Reviews for ATHENA and HYSTERICAL! at Thrown Stone Theatre Company in Ridgefield, Connecticut-

“Shannon Helene Barnes is ideal as Maddie, the one freshman on the squad, completely believable as the student everyone seems to dump on and dismiss.”

— Zander Opper, Talkin’ Broadway

Barnes… crafts another noteworthy, polished performance in "Hysterical!" using instinct, occupation, enthusiasm and perfectly poised specificity and rhythm for her colorful portrayal of Maddie.”

— Jim Rucco, Connecticut Critics Circle

“The actors here are both terrific. Barnes’ brash bravado masks a crushing insecurity…”

— Tom Holehan, Connecticut Critics Circle

““Barnes… commands the stage from start to finish as the title character of "Athena," ”

— Jim Rucco, Connecticut Critics Circle

“Shannon Helene Barnes, as Athena, is assertive and headstrong. She also gives the character a vulnerability as she conceals her dispiriting home life.”

— Stuart Brown, President of Connecticut Critics Circle