Horrible presented by Hobo Junction at Apollo Theater

Chicago Reader - Somewhat Recommended

"...Mike Tepeli's performance as the nervously cute Dr. Garrish nearly redeems the show, though, and his geek-love stage chemistry with Madeline Chilese sweeps aside the play's overwrought elements in their few shared scenes."

Centerstage - Recommended

"...One rule of writing says a story shouldn't overdo outlandish aspects. You're allowed one, perhaps two or three at most, so Hobo Junction Productions' comedic love story (of sorts), "HORRIBLE" hits the quota with its heroine, Holly Goodly (Madeline Chilese), alone; she's a cannibal. But there's another rule at work — if you have good reason and the skills to pull it off, any rule can be broken. In this case, the "everything but the kitchen sink" school of whacked-out comedy produces a delightful show, with the entire team excelling, from writer Josh Zagoren and director Breahan Eve Pautsch down to the crack cast and even the zombified accompanying musical duo."

Chicago Stage and Screen - Somewhat Recommended

"...Often I find that a narrator is used to fill in the missing gaps of the playwright. This play was written by Josh Zagoren, who impressed me more with his previous show "Bad Guys in Suits" last year, but he is young and will write more shows. He may even take this one back to the laptop and spruce it up somewhat as it has potential, but for the moment is a work in progress."

Chicago Theater Beat - Somewhat Recommended

"...At best, Horrible is a half-baked play that was prematurely produced before the writer could fix the script’s shortcomings. At its worst, it’s a frightening example of a directionless piece whose banality will haunt you."