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

Abduction from the Seraglio
"Matthew Surapine's Pedrillo was zany..."
Kansas City Star

The Barber of Seville
"Tenor Surapine gives a tremendous turn as the Count. Surapine's voice is wonderfully rich, distinctive, expressive, as well as incorporating some great comedic acting."
The Palladium

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

Duchess of Gerolstein
"Surapine, as Baron Puck, is a dandy comprimario who displayed the best diction of the evening."
St Louis Post Dispatch

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