"As for the evaluation process itself, I can only say it was an example of how effective interacting with a good actor can be. I was asked a series of questions: what percentage of my dreams I would characterize as nightmares? If I had to lose a finger, which would I pick? They all had a vaguely Voight-Kampff feel, but it was the performer, reacting to my responses in real time while nailing the slightly detached, perfectly pleasant vocal characteristics of a Delos host, that brought it to life.”
https://www.theverge.com/2017/7/21/16007196/westworld-the-experience-review-sdcc-2017
“...Ellard’s spoiled debutante sister, Catherine (the thoroughly charming Allison Layman), is disarmed by Charlie’s attentiveness. ” -- Cindy Nickerson, The Cape Cod Times, June 28, 2017
At the Monomoy Theatre.
Photos by Michael and Suz Karchmer
"Allison Layman is all ethereal naiveté as the pale virgin from next door, named, appropriately, Nina." --W. Jones, San Diego Story, May 24, 2014
"Beautiful Allison Layman doesn't play Shelby, she is Shelby." -- Andrea Simakis, The Plain Dealer, June 3, 2016
"As poor Hero, Allison Layman is achingly innocent; her volte face at the alter's so crushing one wonders how Hero won't be psychologically damaged for life." -- San Diego Reader, Nov. 14, 2013
Antigone at The Old Globe/USD Program
"...Adriana's sister (Allison Layman in a very funny, layered performance) is wildly attracted to Antipholus of Syracuse but believes he is her brother-in-law." -- Anita Gates, The New York Times, July 6, 2012
At the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey