“If your actions might not make a difference, should you bother? In this play, the answer is not entirely clear, which is the beauty of Alina. What could easily have become a preachy 90-minute diatribe is instead a nuanced look by Ukrainian Canadian playwright Lianna Makuch at the choices we make.”

- Liane Faulder, Edmonton Journal: Review, Alina

“Playwright Lianna Makuch and her team have done a remarkable job tying together a journey in search of family roots with thoughtful commentary on present-day, war-torn Ukraine”

- Karen Fricker, Toronto Star: Barvinok, Review

“Barvinok is a special kind of behind-the-scenes achievement in theatrical storytelling. Its story is gathered from real people; it’s fascinating, enlightening, and heartbreaking to meet them. You shouldn’t miss the chance to see it.”

- Liz Nicholls, 12thNight: Review, Barvinok

“[Barvinok] packs a punch… Makuch’s passion and creativity shine throughout the show.”

- Amy Strizic, My Entertainment World: Barvinok, Review

"The two-hander format is brilliantly executed... Directed by Lianna Makuch, every punchline hits the gut with simplicity and clarity, the laughter fuelled by the actors’ selfless delivery."

- Ben Waldman, Winnipeg Free Press [Five Stars] - First Métis Man of Odesa Review

"For theatregoers who may occasionally wonder what the heck a director even does, The First Métis Man of Odesa is instructive. In her professional directorial debut, Punctuate! Theatre’s Lianna Makuch delicately balances the wartorn weight of this production with its roots as a love story.”

- Liane Faulder, Edmonton Journal: First Métis Man of Odesa, Review

“First Métis Man of Odesa is such compelling — and funny — storytelling. It’s charmingly performed, and exquisitely directed and produced.”

- Colin Thomas, The Georgia Straight: First Métis Man of Odesa, Review