Judith at Trap Door Theatre

Chicago Tribune - Recommended

"...Though his work predates that of the late Sarah Kane (whose work goes further in depicting the outer limits of human cruelty), Barker and his self-described "Theater of Catastrophe" is produced far less often in Chicago. Leave it to Trap Door and TUTA founder Djukic, back in town after a year's absence, to deliver an arresting interpretation on this rarely performed take-no-prisoners piece."

Chicago Reader - Highly Recommended

"...In this staging for Trap Door Theatre, director Zeljko Djukic handles Barker's difficult script with assurance, and the otherwise excellent design only wants for fewer kung fu themes. Nicole Weisner and Kevin Cox are superb as tactical equals Judith and Holofernes. The course their sparring takes is cruel and perverse, but no more so than Barker's source."

Time Out Chicago - Highly Recommended

"...The cast handles this emotional disorder with precision and grace; Wiesner is riveting as she embodies with voice, body and heart all the little earthquakes of Judith's intrigue, even as she is goaded and chided by Green's whip-smart handmaid. Lit from below so that the actors' faces are often sharply outlined, the production displays the startling chiaroscuro of Gentileschi's painting-both outwardly and inwardly."

ChicagoCritic - Recommended

"...For a different theatrical experience, Trap Door Theatre pushes the envelop and their production of Judith will provide you with a look into the world of Theatre of Catastrophe. You may leave Trap Door disturbed but you ‘ll be enriched by the experience. Serious theatre patrons need to see Trap Door productions. Judith is a rare theatrical experience waiting to rattle you."