Long Way Go Down presented by Jackalope Theater Company at The Viaduct

Chicago Tribune - Recommended

"...Dohrn, who teaches writing at Northwestern University (and is the son of 1960s radical Bill Ayers), is developing a series for HBO, and you can see why his style would be a good match for the cable network; he creates fully formed characters and sustains a palpable tension between them as alliances shift depending on the moment. The dangerous hustler embodied by Martinez (under Kaiser Zaki Ahmed's smart direction) is exactly the kind of magnetic antihero who could carry a TV series - or another play."

Time Out Chicago - Highly Recommended

"...Dohrn writes fantastic dialogue, masterfully balancing grit and humor in a script that's brutal but never overbearing. He's particularly skilled at addressing social issues in casual conversation, making the play feel both personal and expansive. Set designer John Wilson makes great use of the large space; a massive big rig stage right becomes a haunting presence. Kaiser Zaki Ahmed directs a tight, briskly paced production, aided by Alex Farrington's devastating fight choreography. Funny, powerful and only $15 a ticket, Long Way Go Down is one of the best values in the city."

Chicago Theater Beat - Highly Recommended

"...Alex Farrington's violence design is chillingly realistic, punctuating a production that isn't afraid to make the audience uncomfortable. This isn't to say that the production is too serious or melodramatic; portions of the realistic dialogue are hilarious and playful, and the cast expertly segues between these contrasts. Long Way Go Down juxtaposes humor with drama, nuance with catharsis, and thrills with poignancy. Its resolution satisfies, leaving you eager to muse about what happens to the characters five years down the road. Sequel, please."