No Darkness Round My Stone at Trap Door Theatre

Chicago Reader - Highly Recommended

"...Max Truax's inspired, eccentric direction leaves as many unanswered questions as Melquiot's highly fragmented text (translated here by David Bradby). But an intense and energetic ensemble keeps our attention."

Windy City Times - Recommended

"...securing our attention for the play's 90-minute running time is an ensemble of actors whose grasp of their respective personae reflects an infectious suspension of disbelief that quickly draws us into their universe."

Chicago Stage Review - Highly Recommended

"...No Darkness Around My Stone is a spellbinding, poignant, chilling and profound mix of existential destitution and sweet tenderness. Do not miss this unique opportunity to experience a challenging, chilling, peculiar and incomparably haunting production."

Time Out Chicago - Somewhat Recommended

"...Truax’s production endows the play with both verve and gravity, even if the performers sometimes struggle to find a consistent style. Kevin Lucero Less and Cassandra Kaluza give Ivan and his girlfriend a nice, loopy innocence, but only Bob Wilson, as the tortured tranny, truly taps into his character’s mad desperation."

ChicagoCritic - Highly Recommended

"...For an evening of surrealism French style theatre with outstanding acting—get to Trap Door Theatre to see their world premier of the English translation of Melquiot’s excellent play. This is wonderful Chicago storefront theatre."