KING OF THE YEES – LAUREN YEE – SIGNATURE THEATRE
“‘King of the Yees’ is perfectly cast, with tremendous performances coming from Ashley D. Nguyen…. Watching Lauren [Nguyen] and Larry [Chang] connect and come to a better understanding of each other’s lives produces piercing emotions in the show’s final moments.”
Free Lance-Star
“Lauren Yee is portrayed by Ashley D. Nguyen with a ferocity and energy that seems impossible to sustain, but she manages to do so till the very last breathless moment. She takes what could be a distinctly unlikeable character and portrays her with honesty and strength.“
Theatre Bloom
“And finally, this CAST! You could not ask for a more dynamic, comedic, energetic ensemble. Ashley D. Nguyen’s grounded, uptight Lauren is a fantastic contrast to the all of the absurdity around her.”
Medium
Soft power – jing/ensemble – signature theatre
“The ensemble boasts standout moments from… Ashley D. Nguyen as Xūe Xíng’s demur daughter…”
Theater Mania
Winnie the pooh – piglet/Baby roo – imagination stage
“When it comes to the actors, the standouts, for me, were Piglet (Ashley D. Nguyen) and Christopher Robin/Rabbit (Jordan Essex). Their energy was fantastic and leaped off the stage.”
Broadway World
“Her physical acting skills were showcased in an amusing balloon scene, and her comedic facial expressions were communicated effortlessly throughout the entire play.”
MD Theatre Guide
Ride the cyclone – female swing – arena stage
The hatmaker’s wife – voice – theater j
“Leading the cast is Ashley D. Nguyen, who gives a gorgeous and emotional performance… the audience is so thoroughly engrossed in Nguyen’s character… [I]n some ways, her character is one everyone can relate to, the embodiment of the uncertainty of our place in the world and in the lives of those who are closest to us, and she captures this beautifully… [I]t’s Nguyen’s stunning revelations and her unresolved situation that really form the play’s heart.”
Broadway World
DANCE NATION – ZUZU – OLNEY THEATRE CENTER
“As Amina and Zuzu, Jasmine Joy and Ashley D. Nguyen turn out deeply emotional performances, imbuing their characters with believable earnestness as they grapple with decisions that will impact their lives well into adulthood.”
DC Theatre Arts
SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE – VIOLA DE LESSEPS – KEEGAN THEATRE
THE DAY YOU BEGIN – MIN – THE KENNEDY CENTER
“Portrayed as a character sometimes bursting with creative energy, Nguyen excels at exemplifying the youthful excitement to experience”
Theatre Bloom
INTO THE WOODS – LITTLE RED – CREATIVE CAULDRON
“A vocally-gifted cast, notable performances include Little Red Ridinghood’s (Ashley Nguyen) ‘I Know Things Now.’ “
MD Theatre Guide