A Prayer for the Sandinistas presented by Subtext Theater Company at Prop Theatre

Chicago Reader - Highly Recommended

"...Jonathan Hagloch's staging for Subtext Theater Company is straightforward, with natural dialogue and well-rounded characters that appear to be drawn from Johnson's own past. Kate Robison is stunning in her minor role as Maria, a shy friend of the family."

Theatre By Numbers - Not Recommended

"...Director Jonathan "Rocky" Hagloch allows for some quiet character work, but he also gives so much breadth to awkward pauses that the play shuts down throughout much of the first act. The design work by Subtext Theater Company members is minimal and adequate, while Hartley and Hensler build a warm relationship over the run time. This production might best be viewed as a museum piece, a portrait of a different time, in which principles about faith can be resolved within a week."

Third Coast Review - Somewhat Recommended

"...The play is too long by at least 30 minutes. There are too many story lines and plot points. I would say eliminate the Sandinista political element entirely but then you'd have to change the title. But you could easily drop the papal plot."

Picture This Post - Recommended

"...Perhaps the most invigorating aspect of this production is its humble and honest nature. It manages to navigate the nuance of human morality in a cordial and plausible manner. Despite taking place in a very particular moment in history, the messages conveyed stand the test of time. The specificity of the religion and politics are merely contextual. The crux of this story is an exploration of what compels a person's actions, and how that intersects with the actions of those around them."