These women have a mysterious past relationship that causes much debate about their theories regarding sex, evolution, feminism, generational divides and the status of female scientists. This is a smartly written work with biting sarcasm, intelligent ideas and deeply human observations on generational thoughts.
In the black box theatre, the play has been skillfully produced on the minimal set, with quick clever costume and character changes on stage. The cast preformed phenomenally, keeping a distinct energy in each of their characters through all of their character changes. The lead Aila Peck (Joan) brings an incredible emotion and intensity to the role, convincing you that she is the pure selfless heroin diligently performing her mission from god.
Add a cast of players with little or no concept of what they were saying – a common problem with poorly trained Shakespearean actors. Some mumbled; some raced through their speeches with little emphasis; some did both of those in so low a volume as to be not heard.
That intriguing storyline is presented in balanced arguments as to the the wisdom of continuing the vengeance toward Ethan by Dennis fifteen years after the bullying supposedly caused Mitchell to commit suicide. We see how passionate Dennis is in his attack on bullying through his film and his continuing video encounters with Ethan on social media. Dennis is a zealot while , at first, Ethan tries to state that he is is not now that nasty teen from 15 years ago but a nice guy who regrets doing what he did. But Dennis is relentless making Ethan the poster boy for bullying worldwide.
By Howard Barker Directed by Zeljko Djukic At Trap Door Theatre, Chicago Old Testament story of Judith get a revisionist take by Howard Barker British playwright Howard Barker uses his unusual perspective of his Theatre of Catastrophe, theatre that stands apart from both dramatic theatre and the epic theatre, the theatre in which a … Read more
Luna Gale examines what it means to be a good parent and can government ever really protect a child? This important drama has realistic dilemmas told in proper responses from the characters. The sheer honesty of Fisher’s performance along with the riveting turn from Reyna de Courcy as the meth addict Karlie make for powerful characters caught as they expose past secrets that affect present situations.
Luna Gale is one of those plays that leave you thinking and thankful that your family is functioning without the necessity of help from the social welfare system. Luna Gale is one of Rebecca Gilman’s better plays. it is worth seeing.
By: Nathan Allen, Chris Mathews, and Jake Minton Direction by: Nathan Allen MAGICAL MOMENTS BOTH DARK AND DELIGHTFUL “Rose and the Rime” takes place in the cold frozen town of Radio Falls, but charming white bunnies pop up to accompany the magical romp thru the inhabitants lives. This kaleidoscopic play will surprise and challenge those, … Read more
Credit Profiles Theatre for selecting Johnna Adams’ riveting, well written two-handerm, Gidion’s Knot. This drama will provoke after show discussions since it deals with the gray area of teacher-student relationships as well as child-parent relations. It also deals with school system failures and the issue of freedom of expression especially with 5th grade students.
McLean’s style of having May and the male characters spout run-on sentences and long stream-of-conscious outburst deepens the mystery at the expense of clarity. Is May experiencing a mental breakdown? Is she so filled with regret, grief and rage that she is vulnerable to feel pain from that mysterious event in the park twenty years age? Certainly, May’s behavior is bizarre, but why? You’ll have to see this show
To see The Snow Queen is to see what a troupe of dedicated to their art can achieve on stage. The Snow Queen, adapted from the Hans Christian Andersen diary tale by Tyler J. Monroe is the story of how the Snow Queen (Lindsey Dorcus) has the evil Goblin (Andrew Marchetti) shatter her mirror that reflects view of the world. some of the broken glass falls upon Kai (Christian Libonati) rendering him gloom and unloving. His girlfriend Gerda (Mara Dale) tries to get Kai back to his old loving self but Kai disappears into the world of ice and snow as he is smitten by the lure of the snow Queen.