#46, The Wolves, Goodman Theatre 2018 (Photo by Rich Hein + Erik Scanlon/Cody Nieset)
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"The ensemble cast is uniformly excellent, although #46 (Erin O’Shea) not only is especially moving but the most credible as a league soccer player."
- Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, The Wolves at Goodman Theatre, 2018 "For several reasons — including her display of some serious soccer skills – Erin O’Shea stands out here as the new girl about whom the others are exceedingly curious, particularly when they learn she takes multiple buses to get to practice and lives in a yurt. O’Shea catches what it’s like to be an outsider who craves friendships but isn’t particularly talented at making them." - Steven Oxman, Chicago Sun Times, The Wolves at Goodman Theatre, 2018 "Erin O’Shea, as #46, gives a lovely performance as the outsider of the team. She embodies the social awkwardness and inner strength of a young girl forced to adapt to strange situations with great depth." - Stephanie Dykes, Picture This Post, The Wolves at Goodman Theatre, 2018 |
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"For a performer with such thrilling stage presence, she delivers deadpan comedy like a master; her handling of the tentative advances of Laurie, and the unanticipated arrival of Professor Bhaer at her sister's nuptials ("It's just a wedding," says O'Shea with perfectly dry nonchalance), don't suggest an ounce of calculation on the actress' part - this Jo is just naturally, offhandedly hilarious. And in sequences in which O'Shea easily could hog the spotlight, as when Jo discovers the burned remains of her manuscript, the performer's reactions are life-sized and specific, revealing worlds of emotion with poise and economy. There isn't a moment here when you don't fully believe in O'Shea's Jo; Hepburn herself would be proud."
- River Cities' Reader, Little Women the musical, Quad City Music Guild, 2008 |
Jo March, Little Women 2007
"Accolades must be paid to two of the play’s standout performers. O’Shea is put through an endurance test, singing in nearly half of the play’s pieces. She displays her talent as both a superb vocalist and a convincing actress..."
- Chicago Theatre Blog, Little Women the musical, NightBlue Theatre, 2010 |
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"...However, like many of us, she’s easily swayed by another selfish, controlling schoolmate named Peggy (a forceful turn by the gifted Erin O’Shea). Like everyone in this production, all three girls are not only sensational singers but also accompany the cast on a variety of instruments.
- Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review, The Hundred Dresses, Chicago Children's Theatre, 2017 "My favorite song was one that Peggy sang and it was about the drawing contest at her school... I thought that it was super catchy and even though it wasn't a good message, Peggy (Erin O'Shea) can sure belt out a tune ..." - Ada Grey, The Hundred Dresses, Chicago Children's Theatre, 2017 |
Peggy, The Hundred Dresses, Chicago Children's Theatre, 2017
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Dorothy, The Other Cinderella,
Black Ensemble Theatre, 2012/13
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"Erin O'Shea stops the show with her dynamite voice." - Chicago Sun-Times, The Other Cinderella, Black Ensemble Theatre, 2013 "This show has a wonderful portrayal of Dorothy (from the Wizard of Oz) who wants very much to leave Kansas and move to the Kingdom of Other, seeking a new lifestyle. They give her a test in order for her to make this move- a test that deals with Jazz, southern cooking, soul music and some pretty heavy African-American Style dance. Erin O’Shea takes on all the challenges and truly shows her stuff!" - Around the Town Chicago, The Other Cinderella, Black Ensemble Theatre, 2013 |
Mrs. Primm, Lyle Finds His Mother, Lifeline Theatre, 2014 (Kelsey Jorissen Photography)
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"O’Shea is sparkling and storybook maternal as Mrs. Primm. She has a lovely voice for both singing and speaking. She also seamlessly glides into the roles of the Cotton Candy Lady and a neighborhood girl Theresa." - Chicago Theatre Beat, Lyle Finds His Mother, Lifeline Theatre, 2013 |
Billi, H.M.S. Pinafore, Actors Theatre of Louisville, 2015
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Photo by City Savvy Imaging
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Aubree, The Dreamers, 2015
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