Dance Top 5: September 2018
The natural world, internal landscapes and political spheres collide this month in dance.
East to West: A Review of Vietgone at Writers Theatre
At Writers Theatre, playwright Qui Nguyen weaves a story that is uniquely Asian and indivisibly American.
Dig A Little Deeper: A Review of Nightmares & Nightcaps: The Stories of John Collier at Black Button Eyes Productions
Black Button Eyes Productions captures the misanthropy in John Collier’s stories but misses his sly take on the shadows surrounding civilized life.
Jersey By Way Of Athens: A Review of BLISS (or Emily Post is Dead!) at Promethean Theatre Ensemble
There is not enough dramatic scaffolding to support the bulk of thematic materials in this world premiere from Promethean Theatre Ensemble.
Fear and Trembling: A Review of The Harvest at Griffin Theatre Company
The local premiere of this Samuel D. Hunter play at Griffin Theatre Company gives audience to the private suffering of its postulants.
Movement for a Cause: Dance For Life Unites Eclectic Companies to Keep Dancers Healthy
With seven companies whose specialties range from pointe to head spins, the “Dance For Life” program promises to be not only a worthy fundraiser, but one of the most eclectic dance concerts of the year.
A Moveable Feast: A Review of Pamplona at the Goodman
Returning to the Goodman Theatre a year after suffering a heart attack while on its stage, Stacy Keach consummates his performance of the tumultuous, iconic Ernest Hemingway in this affecting solo show.
Hunger Porn: A Review of Sickle at Red Theatre
Like the fields tilled by the victims of Holodomor, Abbey Fenbert’s new play at Red Theater Chicago needs air and space in order to properly grow.
Lost and Found: A Review of Bus Stop at Eclipse Theatre Company
Eclipse Theatre Company’s William Inge season continues with this 1955 play about getting lost in order to get found.
Pushing Boundaries: Chicago Human Rhythm Project’s Rhythm World Festival Features a New Artist In Residence
The annual tap festival is a chance to see the boundary-pushing work of CHRP’s first ever artist-in-residence Dani Borak.
