"Thanks to Martinez’s nuanced performance as Beckoff, we not only accept him, we pull for him and, ultimately, we love him. That is because Martinez believably balances Beckoff’s sharp humor with a moving vulnerability that touches our hearts. We recognize Beckoff and relate to him when, for instance, the young man admits to his mother, in a soft but sincere voice, that he misses Alan. To make the moment even more powerful, Martinez’s Beckoff could fight back tears. However, without question, we feel for the characters as they hug tightly after his mother comforts him. Perhaps, through them, you recognize your own interactions with your mother.

As Martinez deftly portrays him, Beckoff is a well-drawn, complex person. He is a nebbish with a lot on his mind. At times, Martinez’s Beckoff feels like a pressure cooker of emotion simmering beneath the surface. It’s as if it’s begging for release. When that anger erupts, it’s like lava pouring from Niagara Falls. The actor scowls, and his voice drips with sarcasm and fury as he thunderously notes how folks have made gay people feel less than human. Certainly, we understand the source of the character’s anger. We never sense even remotely that Martinez’s Beckoff is spiteful." - Aaron Krause, Theatrical Musings

“Alex Martinez wows us with the incredible “Shouldn’t I Be Less In Love With You?” a truly beautiful love song sung by a husband to his wife of thirty years. It was our favorite performance of the evening.” - Britin Haller, Florida Theatre OnStage