"Essentially a new Chekhov play, Gary Graves'...adaptation of the master's longest short story beautifully maintains its Chekhovian wry, wistful humor, humanly flawed characters and prescient social arguments... Robert Weinapple's smooth staging features an exceptionally strong Central Works cast."
--Robert Hurwitt, San Francisco Chronicle

"Gary Graves’ script captures well Chekhov’s balance between darker passions and sublime humor, while Robert Weinapple’s detailed direction extracts vibrant, well-pitched performances in an alluring atmosphere punctuated by snatches of Romantic music and moody lighting."
--Robert Avila, San Francisco Bay Guardian

"Introducing a new Chekhov; Central Works adapts a short story to delightful end. Graves, the actors, and director Robert Weinapple bring out the humor and horror in the material deftly, and the result is a delightful and at times shocking piece of work."
--Sam Hurwitt, East Bay Express

"Central Works turns ‘The Duel’ into a gripping performance."
--Betsy Hunton, Berkeley Daily Planet

"A magnificent ‘Duel’;...a striking example of Central Works artistic objective."
--Jack Tucker, Contra Costa Times

"If you have an interest in new live theater, definitely plan to see this play, and keep your eye on Central Works."
--"Stan" Stansbury, East Bay Voice