The Amish Project presented by Interrobang Theatre Project at Athenaeum Theatre

Chicago Reader - Somewhat Recommended

"...n Jessica Dickey's "fictional exploration of a true event," a solo actor plays seven characters, including versions of the gunman, the widow, a scholar, two non-Amish women, and two of the victims. Though the 75-minute piece occupies a problematic limbo between fact and imagining, it can be intensely moving. Sarah Gise gets us only part of the way there. As directed by David Connelly for Interrobang Theatre, Gise's physical work is interesting; her vocal range is too limited, however, to yield convincingly differentiated characters."

Chicago Theater Beat - Highly Recommended

"...One might be tempted to skip The Amish Project because of the somber story it tells: if that is your instinct, please ignore it. After three days of mourning our country and its future, I was heartened to see not only this gorgeous production but a venue full of individuals committed to live theater. I left The Amish Project saddened but strengthened, and full of hope. If we can keep telling stories and believing in the power of art, we will be all right."

Picture This Post - Highly Recommended

"...The one thing that could absolutely kill a show like this is a bad actor. Sarah Gise, however, exceeds any kind of praise she has already received in her many times performing this piece around the world. She disappears into each character she portrays so seamlessly, you may often forget you are only watching one actor perform each part. The range of characters includes a very young Amish girl, a college professor, a pregnant teenager and, perhaps the most chilling performance, the widow of the man responsible for the murders. Aspiring actors should view this as a master class."