2,003 stories by "Scotty Zacher"
In this delightful evening of vignettes, A-Squared truly embraces the collaborative nature of theatre, and the result here is a funny, entertaining, and often poignant production. (read mor…
Logistical problems aside, this is a moving story " a story that needs to be told. As depressing as the subject matter is, Miller finds a couple of moments of levity in his show and offers a…
Karie Miller radiates a joyful I-am-a-survivor spirit. She playfully engages the audience in latex-gloved interactive moments. Despite her rattled grip on reality, she is a willing cheerle…
Keith Huff's new play is a concept too large with not enough thought and far too much instinct. Gimmicks, shock effects, terrible one-liners, and misanthropic mindsets don't make an impactfu…
If one can be patient with the first half's wordiness and ignore the incongruities of the modern dress setting, the sharp comic acting of this production makes for a most entertaining lesson…
A short but striking look at labor practices and at the socio-economic climate of the 1930s, Oracle's production is most is effectively is when director Matt Foss is able to immerse us in a …
"Brothers" has a lot to say about life choices at different moments in time. The story is here. It's just buried under a dead body. Playwright Elizabeth Bagby needs to tighten up her tale …
The amorphous, slippery concept of truth is uncovered in the world of Eduardo de Filippo's darkly comic " and at times confounding - play. (read more...)
Southern Baptist Sissies tries one's patience a bit, but it ultimately gives worthwhile insight into a segment of American gay life and a look at some promising young Chicago actors. (read …
Marc Camoletti's feather-weight, thoroughly unnecessary and totally groovy farce is a rollicking ride from start to finish, packed with the sort of turbulence that's makes for a high-flying …
A cleverly-written and adeptly performed production, this script makes a point, but in a manner so light-hearted that you hardly notice until you look back on the play later. The choices mad…
Thanks to a polished script and transcendent leading man Rick Stone, "Howlin' Wolf" is not only a Black Ensemble Theater standout but one of 2013's most memorable productions. (read more...)
The production as a whole may feel like a mixed bag, but Jason and (Medea) is still worth looking at for what it's at least trying to get across. The strong cast and respect to the classical…
This play is unforgettable for its gripping content and authentic acting (though slowed down by staging hiccups). Nonetheless, "Mine" is riveting and definitely worth the trek out to Gift T…
The original jukebox musical, Buddy, even more than Jersey Boys, puts us present at the creation as a nerdy Texas teenager found his sound. It still rolls and rocks, becoming a veritable Fou…
Vault 13 Productions can continue to remount this play every few years and deliver a pretty authentic and entertaining 90 minutes of Chicago theatre. But there is potential for more in this …
Starting with a superficial premise (all girls and boys are straight and want nothing more than to get married) and dumbing it down even further, what we wind up with is a exclusionary look …
This play is the work of a very gifted writer, exquisitely executed by cast and director. Unfortunately playwright Campbell falls short in creating a compelling story around his worthy them…
There has to be at least a half-dozen different plays in here somewhere, but Playwright Naomi Wallace never narrows her focus. The result is over two hours of confusion with little resolutio…
Entertaining in a summer-rerun-kind- of-way, this show is incomplete in its current state. It either needs to get tighter and funnier for a late night drinking crowd, or the playwright needs…
In this disturbing taboo-ridden play, Rudy Galvan and Richard Cotovsky effectively establish the tumultuous routine of their relationship. However, although the script calls for plenty of f…
An entertaining evening that highlights the need for connection and how to overcome those walls we build between ourselves and others. Though not the most original theme, Kate's Dates is all…
The premise of Tom narrating as a homeless man revitalizes a script that has become dated since its world premiere in Chicago seven decades ago. If you missed it at Angel Island, you have on…
Hubbard Street's annual festival of new works emphasizes the importance of innovation and thinking ahead. Despite an overly long running time, danc(e)volve is yet another example of why this…
Despite hiccups, Complete Works never fails to entertain. The cast's interactions with the office are engaging and almost sweet. Eclectic proves once again they're a new company to watch. (r…
