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

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

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

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

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