Goblin Market at Flat Iron Arts Building

Chicago Reader - Recommended

"...The premise is only middling scary: A young woman betrayed by curiosity. What makes Christina Rossetti’s 1862 poem truly creepy is its lurid imagery, dark implications, and aura of sexual hysteria. All are present in this chamber-opera adaptation presented by Black Button Eyes Productions. Polly Pen’s score is impressively sung."

Gapers Block - Recommended

"...There was no doubt that Stephanie Stockstill and Jennifer Grubb were amazing. They stayed on stage throughout the whole performance and sang opera-style to the utmost (especially at the climax of the performance). They carried us through to the point where I couldn't take my eyes off of them. I was entranced by the goblin fantasy world. Movement director Derek Van Barham and lighting designer Chazz Malott brought the lighting that followed the actors throughout the production in a smooth, comprehensive way."

Time Out Chicago - Recommended

"...It’s a deliberately minimalist musical, but still one wishes for a bit more atmosphere in the design; at times the whole thing can feel a bit bare and stuffy. Still, the performances deliver, as does the accompanying music. What matters most rings true."