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On Petruchio in Taming of the Shrew - Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival:
“Damon Bonetti’s dashing Petruchio shows a matinee idol’s confidence…” Mark Cofta, City Paper
Damon Bonetti’s Petruchio and Teresa Castracane’s Katherine first meet in a scene whose pacing is played as though written for Bogie and Bacall, complete with witty banter and smoldering magnetism….the pair’s polarity is so much fun to watch….” Wendy Rosenfeld, The Philadelphia Inquirer
“The real star performer in my mind, though, was Damon Bonetti: never have I seen a more perfect Petruchio. He was cocky and charming and arrogant and, even at his most ridiculous or masochistic, somehow consistently likable...If Shrew were real life and I were Katherine, I, too, would eventually find myself swooning for Bonetti’s Petruchio.” Phillyist Review
On Mercutio in Romeo & Juliet - Foundation Theatre:
"Thou talks't of nothing," says Romeo, after hearing Mercutio's famous Queen Mab speech. But his usually wisecracking pal indeed has a good deal to say and Damon Bonetti relates it extraordinarily well. He's also superb with a sword." Peter Fillchia, Star-Ledger
As the title role in Pericles - Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival:
Bonetti begins Pericles full of joyful zest and youthful pride, weathering each misfortune with a regal bearing that’s capable of bouncing back with renewed force from every blow. Jim Rutter, Broad Street Review
On Mercutio in Romeo & Juliet - Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival:
Damon Bonetti shines as Romeo's bold friend Mercutio – Mark Cofta, City Paper
Bonetti's portrayal of Mercutio is quite good. His humor is able to play off of Raphaely's longing and despair wonderfully. While "Romeo and Juliet" is one of Shakespeare's best known tragedies, Bonetti brings humor to the forefront. Whether he be making lewd gestures to the Nurse or simply mocking other characters, Bonetti's Mercutio gave more than enough comic relief to an otherwise harrowing play. – Allison Hurwitz, West Chester University Paper
On Preston in Hate Mail - Act II Playhouse:
Bonetti hits one comedic homerun after another, instilling lovely and hilarious idiosyncrasies into Preston, but simultaneously revealing a big heart full of warmth and longing for affection. Preston, as a result, is elevated from a pompous fool into a loveable and endearing protagonist for whom the audience can happily root. Amy Lewis, Stage Magazine On-line
Real-life married couple Damon Bonetti (Preston) and Charlotte Northeast (Dahlia) work seamlessly with director David Stradley, bringing to life the cringe-worthy confusion, humor and frustration of early adulthood courtship. The actors roll with their characters' whims - from a cultish ashram in Montana to a vitamin-selling escapade in Miami - and grow their identities before our eyes. Even when the script gets outlandish, Bonetti and Northeast take it in stride, and bring us along with them for the joyride. Wendy Rosenfield, The Philadelphia Inquirer
Hate Mail is a joy to listen to, as accomplished actors (and real-life couple) Charlotte Northeast (as struggling Manhattan photographer Dahlia) and Damon Bonetti (as Preston, a Minneapolis trust fund baby who rebels by writing complaint letters) recite their missives to each other, never making eye contact. Mark Cofta – City Paper
On Willis in Four by Four - East Lynne Theatre Company:
Damon Bonetti is marvelous as Willis (aka Mr. Worst-Case Scenario). The Star Ledger
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On Millet in Fuddy Meers - Asolo Conservatory:
"And you also have some...fine acting. Best of all are Scott Casper as the elusive Zachary, [and] Damon Bonetti as the puppet-wielding Millet..." Mark E. Leib, Weekly Planet,
Damon as Pericles and Christie Parker as Thaisa.
"Damon Bonetti's Pericles sizzles - commanding when necessary, playful if it seems right, abject in his pain, always a mensch. Bonetti and Parker, falling in love, create the sweetest scenes you'll see here this season."
Howard Shapiro - The Philadelphia Inquirer

“Damon Bonetti gave the most thorough performance of the night, as he successfully portrayed the evolution of Tom’s character…His concealment is well effected; he is completely believable..and only at the end of the play do both he and the audience fully realize cowardice has motivated all of his actions.” Jim Rutter, Broad Street Review on Fat Pig - Philadelphia Fringe Festival
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