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

The Magic Flute
" Matthew Surapine's Monostatos was sleazy and comic”
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 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

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

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