Mauela Rentea

Philosophy aside, Naked is also an absolute laugh riot, kick-started boldly and driven throughout by Manuela Rentea, who plays Mrs. Onoria, Nota’s fiery Italian landlady. Perpetually out of breath, and at the top of her vocal range from her flighty and worrisome antics, Rentea had this theater-goer on the edge of his seat any time she was on stage.

Nate Hall, Picture this Post

This play demands big movements from all its actors, but especially from Rentea, whose Old Woman has the spry feistiness and coordination of a toddler.

Jacob Davis, Around the town

Manuela Rentea commands the room in the role of the Old Woman, who charms us with her candor, exuberance and tropical-hued fiesta gown.

Mary Shen Barnidge, Chicago Sun Times

…a center in this chaotic world, (is) Manuela Rentea’s Old Woman … (a) compelling performance…

Kerry Reid, Chicago Tribune