The Velveteen Rabbit at Lifeline Theatre

Chicago Reader - Highly Recommended

"...This children's book endures not only because of its timeless simplicity (anticipating Toy Story), but also because of the way it considers a universal drama of authenticity ("Once you are real, you can't be ugly, except to people who don't understand," the Skin Horse wisely explains). Elise Kauzlaric's adaptation preserves the best of Williams's text, and Jessica Kuehnau Wardell's inspired costumes add considerable charm."

Theatre By Numbers - Somewhat Recommended

"...On the whole, I believe that the children who were from about 6 to 9 years old enjoyed the show a lot. The younger ones had to ask a lot of questions throughout to understand what was going on. For those of us who were older and familiar with the story, rereading the book probably would have been better, but it's a kids show and the kids weren't complaining. I recommend the show, if you have little ones in the right age set."

Chicago Stage and Screen - Highly Recommended

"...Lifeline does a fabulous job with creative costumes by Jessica Kuehnau Wardell and a simple yet effective set by Michele Lilly. The story comes alive with Christopher Acevedo as The Boy, Jamie Cahill as The Velveteen Rabbit, Mykele Callicutt as The Skin Horse, Danielle Davis as The Model Boat and Doctor, and Jenna Schoppe as the Toy Soldier and Nana. They also play dual roles as other rabbits in the woods."