“…a lanky young man with an ingratiating smile and a delectable air of charming innocence that played well against the tartness of the material.”
– Dan Zeff, Chicagoland Theater Reviews
“…excels at bringing a warmth to cold and emotionally distant characters — whether he is playing a socially inept chess savant or the (dwarf) planet Pluto.”
– J. Scott Hill, Chicago Stage Review
“…wiry, Bill Hader-esque…”
– Adam Morgan, Gapers Block
“…pinpoint perfect…”
– Catey Sullivan, Chicago Theater Beat
“…barbed satire…razor-sharp lyrics to the delight of the audience…”
– Dan Zeff, Chicagoland Theater Reviews
“Ryder is fricking funny.”
– Katy Walsh, Chicago Theatre Beat
“…impossibly lanky…”
– Kris Vire, Time Out Chicago