"The acting is topnotch, and besides Kolack and Parrott, Budd as Lucy, with large, wide eyes and coquettish demeanor, gives a lively and energetic performance." ~ Newcity Stage 

"The alluring Julia Hope Budd, as Lucy, and the lovely Caitlin Wolfe, as Mina, are both strong, skillful actresses who not only captivate in every scene, but understand melodrama how to portray the Count’s helpless victims." ~ Chicago Theatre Review

"Julia Hope Budd delivers an exceptional and multifaceted performance as Lucy, the innocent victim who succumbs to Dracula's bloodthirst and transforms into a vampire. Budd lights up the stage with her sensuality and humor in scenes where she's pursued by suitors. As she transforms into a vampire, she remains equally compelling and thrilling to watch." ~ Buzz Center Stage

"The third vision features one of the show’s more bizarre creations Covidia, played with tapdancing glee by Julia Hope Budd... This effective sequence includes some of the show’s silliest faces, some of the wildest movements. The uninhibited romance onstage is one of the most traditionally Commedia moments of the production, and also one of the funniest.” ~ Third Coast Review