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Noah (Stef Tovar) is a gay man negotiating life after the death of his spouse. His adopted daughter (Falashay Pearson) distances herself and longs for her missing father; his co-worker (Alex Hugh Brown) pressures him for a relationship he might not be ready for.
Caitlin Montanye Parrish’s script is a provocative mix of history, obstacle and longing that insists you root for all the characters. Tovar’s performance is solid and sympathetic as Noah tries to rebuild his life; Pearson makes her character’s abandonment palpable. But the highlight is Brown, whose crack timing and dry wit enable him to walk off with every scene. His work is a cool drink. (Lisa Buscani)
Route 66 Theatre Company at Theater Wit, 1229 West Belmont, (773)975-8150. Through March 26. Reopening at Mercury Theater, 3745 North Southport on April 14 through June 26.
Polarized in Paradise: A Review of “Cabin Fever” at Adamson Road Theatre Company Four couples have gathered together for a weekend retreat designed to strengthen their marriages and reset their moral and spiritual compasses, under the soothing, cliché-laden guidance of the oh-so-happily married pair that owns the rustically cozy lodge.
