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‘Genius’ at Profiles: Grappling with magical thinking and the harder part of being human

Apr 5, 2015 – 9:56 pm | 1,484 views
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Review: The mystery of genius and the frailty of ego may only appear to be separate subjects. They fuse in complicated and absorbing ways in Kate Walbert’s deftly written new play “Genius” at Profiles Theatre – a world premiere that well may be Chicago’s theatrical sleeper of the season. ★★★★

Theater 2013-14: Premieres and new vitality energize the intimate stage at A Red Orchid

Oct 19, 2013 – 5:03 pm | 9,675 views
'Trevor' poster (A Red Orchid Theatre)

16th in a series of season previews: New faces, new energy, new generation. Kirsten Fitzgerald, artistic director of A Red Orchid Theatre, says the company’s 2013-14 season – consisting of three plays all new to Chicago – reflects the forward-looking spirit of its 21st anniversary on the theme of coming of age.

Amid roar of dreams and smell of a gym, two fighters match painful jabs in ‘The Opponent’

Nov 7, 2012 – 10:38 am | 7,529 views
Guy Van Swearingen (left) as the trainer and Kamala Angelo Bolden as the fighter in Brett Neveu's The Opponent credit Michael Brosilow

Review: ★★★★