I played William Shakespeare in Liz Duffy Adams' stunning two-hander Born with Teeth at ArtsWest.

Here's what critics had to say:

“Must-see theatre”
- Seattle Times

"A truly amazing production…starring two exceptional actors, Michael Monicatti as the playwright Christopher Marlowe and Ricky Spaulding as William Shakespeare ... Both actors have excellent comic and dramatic timing"
- Marie Bonfils, Drama in the Hood

“Ricky and Michael are two of Seattle's most exciting actors, and watching them have it out with each other as these two mytho-historical figures is nothing short of thrilling”
Mathew Wright, Artistic Director of ArtsWest

“The incredible focus and precision required of its actors to take on such legendary and nuanced roles absolutely must be commended ... Spaulding creates a Shakespeare who is subtle, perceptive and calculated”
- Walden Barnett Marcus, Real Change

"The chemistry of the two actors, Ricky Spaulding and Michael Monicatti, makes the passion boil…There’s some serious heat between these two.”
- Chase D. Anderson, NW Theatre