What say the critics?
The Ice Cream Sandwich Incident: Black, White, and Deliciously Gray
SomewhereSF
...[S]he [plays] a Nurse Ratched type of character, part toying cat and part gaslighting enforcer. Played presently with subtle and hilarious virtuosity by Becky Hirschfeld, May also has an unexpected and welcome dimension of brutal comedic sass that works like the best moments of Tina Fey. Think Flo, from the Progressive Insurance commercials, if she were a sadist and keeping you in her basement. May’s crisp white attire contrasts sharply against the black uniforms of the crew, and the entire setup strongly suggests the dynamic that evolves naturally when humans are divided into groups, even along artificial lines. Like the Stanford Prison Experiment, the guards become more guard-like and the prisoners more prisoner-like. When the curtains first part, May is convivially grilling crew member Amy on her mental health, and May’s guileful delight is palpable...
Regional Reviews: The Ice Cream Sandwich Incident
Becky Hirschfeld [and her castmates] give stimulating performances, especially Hirschfeld.
Drama Talk & Drinks: Dirty Dancing Live
[Becky Hirschfeld is] a dead ringer for [Jennifer Grey]. I mean body shape, hair, face I was shocked – looks wise she was amazing. You could tell she’s capable...spot on and cute. [She] seemed like [she] may have had talent...
Herbert is as Herbert Does (Review of Star Trek: The Way to Eden: Live)
Becky Hirschfeld comes on strong as libidinous Yeoman Janice Rand, who wasn’t in the actual episode.