Press & Critical Acclaim

“Especially impressive is baritone Jason Budd as a Falstaff prodigious in both voice and girth… Budd's Falstaff is as puffed-up, inadequate and worthy of laughter as any of us. Which is exactly what Shakespeare — and Verdi — intended.”

“A fine comic actor with a strong bass…nimble enough to handle Donizetti's bel canto and a tongue-twisting solo. And he is among the best.”

“Jason Budd, a delightful Dr. Dulcamara, dominates the stage from his first entrance.”

“Company regular Jason Budd put up a sublimely slimy Doctor Bartolo, treating the crowd to grotesquely funny expressions and singing with just the right amount of bluster.”

“Another flash of quality was represented by Jason Budd in the character role of the Sacristan: He served as a reminder of what a difference it makes to have solid professionals even in smaller parts.”

“Jason Budd's Dulcamara was a good-natured quack, nimble of limb and voice.”

“Jason Budd…was very good vocally and theatrically.”

“Bass Jason Budd practically stole the show…Budd's flexible bass possesses a full range of tonal color, which he used articulately for expressive purposes.”