"so modern, so delightful, so sexually ambiguous, and still so true to the early baroque music of Cavalli. Much of that credit must go to Josh Shaw, who has created in Pacific Opera Project a sharp and talented troupe that can handle both the complex music from the 17th century and the just-as-daunting performance requirements... That Shaw managed to bring all these elements together is an accomplishment in itself. But that he manages to tell the story of “La Calisto” with sometimes rude, always passionate good humor, and with some really great singing, is a tribute to his company..." (LA Daily News)