Blackbird
“Betsy Bowman is sensational as Una, bringing myriad powerful, authentic emotions to bear, reflecting years of dealing with the scars of her past. Many of her memories are painful, yet some are less so and still carry the hope she lost as a child. She gives a powerful monologue recounting the time they spent together and when things abruptly turned from sweet to sour, and then worse.” - Josh Flanders, PerformInk
The Condition of Femme
“Betsy Bowman, as Joy, was particularly heart wrenching. Bowman’s character tackles virgin guilt and the lack of practical sexual education. By being forced into a sexual encounter and deciding to “laugh it off” is not only psychologically deflecting, but encouraging negative reactional behaviors for others by downplaying the horrible truth. Bowman’s body language of shifting in her seat and fidgeting with her hands while explaining leads her to a realization and acceptance that is relatable to many women and their comprehension or journey with their own encounters.” - Mary Crylan, Chicago Stage Standard
“Betsy Bowman, in particular, is a standout and her piece is one of the most well-written. She approaches the monologue with confidence, with sense of self, and unfurls her story with genuine discovery.” - Erin Shea Brady, PerformInc
“A standout of the evening was Betsy Bowman’s portrayal of Joy. This was a particularly well-rounded character and thus, more realistic. Joy is a cheerful woman with varied interests who comes from a good home. She didn’t learn much about sex growing up and is still struggling in her relationships. Part of her struggles involve dealing with the repressed memory of a rape perpetrated by two men she met at a party. Her discussion of her ensuing feelings of questioning, guilt and shame are extremely true to life, and this is enhanced by Bowman’s impeccable embodiment of her character. " Marielle Shaw, Third Coast Review
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf
“Bowman and Amoroso are excellent as the young Midwestern couple assaulted unawares at this new and strange locale far from their safety zone. Bowman subtly handles the quiet Honey’s descent into a wounded drunk, reeling at the revelation of her own demons with shock and despair.” - Mark Bretz, Ladue News
“Bowman provides not only a slice of comic relief, but also a skillful representation of a victim, genuinely wounded, whose personal information has been spilled during the course of the night.” - Andrea Torrence, St. Louis Theatre Snob
“Bowman, in a difficult role as the outwardly ditzy Honey, infuses her portrayal with an underlying deep sadness that is thoroughly compelling.” - Michelle Kenyon, Snoops Theatre Thoughts
“Bowman makes the most of Honey, who is drunker than the rest and frequently out of the running, keeping her naïveté sweet without being cloying.” - Paul Friswold, Riverfront Times
“Betsy Bowman returns to St. Louis from her new home in Chicago to tackle the role of Honey … It’s a tremendous performance from an actress we’ll miss in our town.” - Steve Allen, Stage Door StL
The 10K
“Bowman is the model of fitness who we can easily believe craves exercise, nature, solitude, and companionship which supersedes her instincts and obligations as a mother.” - Alan Bresloff, Around the Town Chicago
“Betsy Bowman and Tom McGregor demonstrate both their hugely impressive aerobic fortitude and expert acting skills in “10-K,” which finds two joggers — both married, and both teasingly ready for some outside activity — flirting as they run almost nonstop. (Neither actor seemed the least bit winded.)” - Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun Times
“And finally, the Award for Acting While Running goes to Betsy Bowman and Tom McGregor, who both work up a sweat in 10-K, directed by Andrew Root.” - Nancy Bishop, Third Coast Review
Pterodactyls
“Bowman portrays the neurotic and forgetful Emma with comic buoyancy. Even as she becomes deaf when there are things she can't bear to hear, her comedic moments are underpinned by a deep vein of tragedy.” - Andrea Torrence, St. Louis Theatre Snob
“Betsy Bowman and James Slover as the betrothed couple are strong. Bowman’s insane innocence is oddly beguiling, and Slover as the malleable fiancé adds to the comedy relief.” - Christopher Reilly, Alive Magazine
“As the daughter, Emma, Betsy Bowman is a delight as an insecure bundle of nerves who has definite problems relating with her family and her boyfriend.” - Steve Allen, Stage Door StL
“As the flighty, childlike Emma, Bowman brings out all the over-the-top wackiness as well as the sympathy for a character who seems to be either rejected or mistreated at every turn and doesn’t quite know how to process it all. She, Bush and Kols are really the center of the play, and these three are definitely the stand-out performances here.” - Michelle Kenyon, Snoops Theatre Thoughts