La Bete Reviews
Chicago Tribune- Recommended
"...Crucially, Sonneville's Princess (the role was originally a Prince, but the 2010 Broadway version featured Joanna Lumley) is neither a simpering fool nor a capricious aristocratic virago, and her remonstrations to Elomire to consider the advantages of compromise over conflict ring true for anyone who has ever tried to balance the needs of a singular theatrical vision with the desires of an ensemble of artists. And Cox's endearing and fearless performance cements my long-held opinion of him as one of the secret weapons of the storefront theater scene."
Chicago Reader- Somewhat Recommended
"...But despite the impeccable comic timing of Jesse Dornan as Elomire and Casey Chapman as Bejart, the production leaves the impression that the play would be better on the page than on the stage."
Stage and Cinema- Recommended
"...Even though it’s written in mostly rhymed couplets of iambic pentameter, David Hirson’s 1991 play, La Bête, is by far the least avant-garde presentation at Trap Door I have seen. That means those who have been reticent to sample the East European alternate theater company can rest assured this is a most accessible show. Even as the second act takes a surprisingly dark turn, lovers of language and comedy are well-advised to check out this romp."
ChicagoCritic- Highly Recommended
"...The result is that Trap Door's production makes Hirson's play a pleasure for the ears, which proves the work truly belongs on the side of high art, an especially major accomplishment since Hirson was young when he wrote it. The story itself is simple when scrutinized, but the production is so delightful that anyone with an interest in art will surely be glad to have invested their evening in Trap Door's cozy space."