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

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

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

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

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

OF MICE AND MEN - Opera Grand Rapids
"Tenor Matthew Surapine was intense and vicious as the overbearing boss."
Grand Rapids Press