The Book Club Play presented by 16th Street Theater at Berwyn Cultural Center

Chicago Reader - Somewhat Recommended

"...When it works, it works very well; Zacarias's characters are adeptly created, and her dialogue is pitch-perfect. But there are times when the play's rom-com aspirations blunt the satiric message, and others where barbed wit undercuts the storytelling. This 16th Street Theater production, directed by Kevin Christopher Fox, features plenty of strong acting, most notably Ann Filmer's hilarious and moving performance as a Martha Stewart-esque control freak and Brad Harbaugh's turn as her incorrigibly gauche husband."

ChicagoCritic - Highly Recommended

"...The half of the club with a greater affinity for intellectual discussion all have type-A personalities, which allows for both more aggressive comedy and impassioned discussion of the merits of different types of literature. Jesse Dornan’s Alex is a strange, somewhat unsettling presence, and we clearly feel the group dynamic shift with his entrance. Gary Alexander’s Will and Ann Filmer’s Ana are the targets of most of the play’s satire, and at times seem almost too smug to be believed, but the actors are so funny, each of their moments are treasures."