Crime Scene Chicago: The Next Chapter presented by Collaboraction at Flat Iron Arts Building

Chicago Tribune - Recommended

"...Anthony Moseley, the writer-director, has something of an upbeat, goofy quality, which can feel like a disconnect. But his passion and optimism also has an upside, lending the show the sense that things really can be changed, if only lines of communication are forced open. So it goes here. At the end of the night, it was impossible to escape before the post-show discussion. I know, I tried. But on this night, to talk frankly and learn from the experiences of others was the whole scene."

Chicago Reader - Somewhat Recommended

"...The performance offers respectful, heart-wrenching portrayals of local tragedies, like the 2013 death of 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton, set against stories of hope—like Sir Taylor’s. An original member of the Jesse White Tumblers, Taylor performs with a mix of spoken word and gymnastics, charting his journey out of Cabrini-Green, then back to the neighborhoods, empowering youth through his Example Setters Youth Poetry group. The postshow discussion sparked spontaneous intimacy, raw emotional sharing, and plenty of hugs on the night I attended, proving the power of community more eloquently than anything scripted could."

Windy City Times - Somewhat Recommended

"...Crime Scene: The Next Chapter is performed with energy and directness, much of it moving and compelling. Unfortunately, its opening pushed me away rather than pulled me in, and some of the writing ( such as the TV newsroom scene ) is heavy-handed and unnecessary."

ChicagoCritic - Recommended

"...Publicizing the groups that are working towards social change is a worthy cause, and Crime Scene: The Next Chapter provides memorable depictions of their accomplishments. I was uncomfortable with the show's insinuation that the path to progress is to grant ministers more official influence over the legal system and personal disputes, but appreciate its optimism and specificity. The play is a conduit for communication without metaphor, making it an unusual theatrical experience, but a valid one, which concerned residents may well find rewarding."