"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
"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
