“…Somewhat unexpectedly, the Thayer’s middle-aged daughter Chelsea (Liza Vann) turns up for a visit. A tense family dynamic quickly reveals itself. We learn that the daughter could never live up to her father’s expectations. Although Norman can be a difficult guy to be around, [William] Christopher plays him in such a way that it’s easy to see the warmth beneath the thorniness. [Bo]Thorp is equally strong as Ethel, incisively showing the loving bond the couple share, despite her — and Chelsea’s — exasperation with his orneriness. ‘Golden Pond’ is a funny, touching look at a couple in their golden years. And it wholly succeeds.”

— The Fayetteville Observer

“If you didn’t make it to the theatre to see this production, you missed the boat. Actors performing this show must walk a fine line between sentiment and comedy to render the sweetness of the story. [Bo] Thorp and [William] Christopher had a great balance….and the four other cast members, Liza Vann(playing the Thayer’s daughter, Chelsea), Greg King, (Chelsea’s boyfriend, Bill), Jonathan Flom (Charlie, the mailman), and Sean Thomas (Bill’s son), all did a fine job. As we left the theatre, I couldn’t help but wish the summer went on forever and that we wouldn’t have to say good bye to Golden Pond.”

— Up & Coming Weekly