Tallgrass Gothic presented by 5th Floor Productions at City Lit Theater

Chicago Reader - Somewhat Recommended

"...Director Jimmy McDermott wisely aims for a highly physical staging of this highly sexual story, and Sarah Kinsey does well with the role of a closeted lesbian- by far the most attractive, interesting character. But the other actors in 5th Floor Productions' debut don't have the chops to convey passion or despair."

Windy City Times - Highly Recommended

"...The superlative ensemble work showcased in this debut production would, in itself, render Tallgrass Gothic a successful rural-noir adaptation of its source material, but playgoers seeking modern dimensions in its Old World milieu can see in the performance of Andrew Jessop as the enigmatically intense Feline, the shadow of every school-shooter pledged to be a hero to the haughty lady who spurns his desire."

Time Out Chicago - Somewhat Recommended

"...Despite the play’s limitations, the production provides a potent emotional punch. We’ll be watching for this group to find a play to match its talents."

ChicagoCritic - Not Recommended

"...These characters are devoid of motivation and reality. They play as zombie like creatures caught with over ripe libidos. The structure begs the question: what is this play about?"