THIS SEASON: SIMPATICO

WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING

"Excellent cast — skilled actors who run like the wind with this play." 

"I was immediately caught up in this play."

"Action moves seamlessly from place to place, allowing the narrative to unfold realistically with - considerable panache and style."

"As Rosie, CHRISTINA ELISE PERRY is electric." 

"a strong female presence that has been eloquently encouraged by the subtlety of Mr. Zayas’ direction"

"PETE MATTALIANO as Simms who deserves more space than I can give him here. Suffice to say that his extraordinary sense of humor illuminates every word and gesture."

"GO."

- Jan Ewing, Hi!Drama

"makes you think”/mysterious gem."

"meaningful, excellent"

“SUPERB!” 

- AndyBSports

"a blowtorch turn by Kirk Gostkowski"

"sharp and funny [Elizabeth Bays]"

"a riotous and dangerous turn by Pete Mattaliano"

“David Zayas Jr. directs with precision and pizzazz!” 

“Shepard’s ...plays still have plenty to say, and can entertain mightily while they “say it.” 

- Jon Sobel, Blog Critics

"VISCERAL!"

"Amazing cast illuminates every moment ... keeping the audience fully engaged, leaning into the action, and waiting to see what will happen next."

"Kirk Gostkowski plays this scene with unwavering conviction and physical mastery."

- Domenick Danza, MoreThanthePlay

"Thrilling Production!"

"Hughes keeps the audience on the edge of their seats."

- Katrina Carlyle, BeautyNewsNYC

LAST season

What the Critics Are Saying

“STUNNING. IMPORTANT. VISCERALLY REAL. A VIRTUOSO PERFORMANCE.

Director Rick Hamilton brings the play to vibrant life.

Debbi Hobson’s costume design is authentic.

Sound design (Greg Russ) is insidious, preceding awareness. From the subtlety of voices or footsteps to startling gun shots it convinces.

The play should be published.

Dramatizations concerning the Holocaust often attack an audience. Here, you’ll feel deeply moved – and angry.” - Alix Cohen, Woman Around Town

"PURE GOLD... A MASTERFUL PERFORMANCE… RAISES THE BAR”

- Domenick Danza, More Than A Play

"INCREDIBLE ACTING"

"King takes you on Weinrauch’s terrifying journey from hell and back. Not an easy trip, but perhaps one we all should be required to take lest we begin to forget." - Electronic Link, Laurie Lawson 

"A POWERFUL EXPERIENCE"

"SEARING SOLO PLAY"

"Luminous Ms. King delivers A CAPTIVATING AND COMMANDING PERFORMANCE."

"With her expressive voice and alluring stage presence, MS. KING IS TOWERING."

"Director Rick Hamilton’s picturesque and dynamic staging"

"Michael Abrams’ lighting design is a virtuoso display of moody dimness with a vintage sheen, evoking the dark past that is enacted"

"Greg Russ’ STRIKING SOUND DESIGN."

- Darryl Reilly, Theaterscene.org

"ASTONISHING…RIVETING"- Sarah Downs, Front Row Center

SUPPORT US

Chain Theatre is a registered not for profit 501(c)3 organization. Our income relies on being able to use our space and gathering, which the pandemic made impossible. We are excited for our reopening and our journey to recovery. If you are able to support us during this difficult time, any help is greatly needed and appreciated.

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