Don Pasquale
"Tenor Surapine, as Ernesto, possesses a light voice, which combined with his fine musicianship, gave ample stretches of vocal pleasure."
The Advocate

Of Mice and Men
" Matthew Surapine was a twitchy and hyperactive Curley"
Kansas City Star

Daughter of Regiment
"For real laughs, one had to watch Matthew Surapine, who rather resembled a young Peter Lorre. He stole every scene he was in."
Charleston Post and Courier

Daughter of the Regiment
"Surapine offered much comic relief. He is a solid actor reminiscent of the comedian Tim Conway."
The Tribune

Madame Butterfly, El Paso Opera Company
"Matthew Surapine's scampering Goro was nearly over the top, but injected sorely needed comedy."
El Paso Inc.

"....brilliant timing, breezily free movement, and the spirit of Franklin Pangborn."
Toronto Globe and Mail