"As Rosie, his fiancee of eight years, Malinda DeRouen is a firebrand. She is so strong and able (in voice, dancing and acting) that you cheer for her when she finally puts her foot down. She has two show-stopping numbers.

"The Shriners' Ballet" is one of the cleverest and funniest "dance" numbers you could ever wish to see. She performs with six cooperative Shriners and a very talented table.

Her "Spanish Rose" is a high and wide ethnic satire that she polishes off in brilliant style and captivating, flexible, wide-ranging vocalism."

NATHALIE PLOTKIN, Monterey Herald