Chicago Reader - Recommended

"...Director Amanda Delheimer's able cast stay in constant motion. Even scene changes are boisterous events, with the bustle of sail-hoisting and barrel-tossing accompanied by a pirate rock band's chanteys. There's no difference between background and foreground in this Adventure Stage production--everything's always muscling for attention, Chelsea Warren's set included. At times I found myself itching for a little modulation. But that's the way of all theme parks."
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Centerstage - Highly Recommended

"...Recognized by savvy audiences as one of Chicago's premiere theaters for youth, Adventure Stage is noted for its excellent original plays and adaptations of important juvenile literary works. It lives up to the its name with the current offering, "The Ghosts of Treasure Island." This production is full of adventure and is a fine example of what this company is all about."
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Chicago Stage Review - Recommended

"...Overall the show is entertaining. Director Amanda Delheimer presents a very good interpretation of the script. However, don’t call this a musical because there is a band on stage singing songs about pirates and if anyone is supposed to be a ghost, “raucous” or not, make them look like a ghost."
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Chicago Theater Blog - Recommended

"...Ghosts of Treasure Island is a rocking adaptation that reveres the original tale. A perfect blend of childhood angst and modern day craft have made a near perfect children’s play. There are short comings, however. The play, which runs over an hour and a half may be a bit long for some young audiences. Additionally, this play has the potential to be too scary. It holds children to a high level, so make sure the little guys and girls you bring on board are up for an intellectual challenge and can handle the fear factor. In terms of raising the stakes of children’s theater, however, The Ghosts of Treasure Island truly hits the mark."
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Steadstyle Chicago - Recommended

"...Treasure Island" is one of my favorite stories, and adaptor Eric Schmiedl did not disappoint me. I respect Schmiedl for trusting the writing, and not filling it with modern references in an attempt to relate to a younger crowd. The pirate-themed rock band Captain Bogg & Salty accompanied the action. The band did a great job rocking out, and giving the play a modern twist. Director Amanda Delheimer did a nice job taking the cavernous Vittum Theatre, and making it an intimate experience."
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