The Water's Edge presented by AstonRep Theatre Rep at Raven Theatre

Chicago Reader - Not Recommended

"...Rebeck tries to shoehorn the larger-than-life passions of Greek tragedy into the conventions of contemporary naturalism, but the results are contrived and schizo. The cast of this AstonRep Theatre Company staging struggle with the lurches in tone, opting for nuance-free hysteria whenever possible."

Time Out Chicago - Highly Recommended

"...Occasionally the play imitates its Greek roots with more grandiose and cosmic moments, but this does a disservice to its strength. The ruinous family is so well-constructed the soliloquies are unnecessary; their rage needs no explanation, and the speeches prove distracting. The production's realism only heightens the delivery of its violent and heart-pounding conclusion. But then the grittiness is replaced with pontification. As a tragedy, it is affecting, terribly beautiful, and brilliant-but catharsis, that gut feeling of a reordered world we seek from tragedy, remains elusive. Yet it's not the ending that sticks-it's the little moments where history conspires to make the simplest words rake across the flesh and bone of every member of the cursed house."

ChicagoCritic - Recommended

"...The drama builds into a tensely shocking twist that leads to a stunning climax. Amy Kasper’s performance emerges from mild sarcasm to blinding rage as her vengeance explodes toward Richard. She was outstanding here as was Tim Larson and Sara Pavlak as the siblings.  The result changes the relationship between all members of the family. Nate and Erica realize that their lives have been formed by the actions from 17 years ago. The last few scenes will have you on the edge of your seat. This is a terrific show filled with surprises and fine performances."

Chicago Theatre Review - Recommended

"...Theresa Rebeck once said that her plays were about "betrayal and treason and poor behavior. A lot of poor behavior." This sums up the drama that unfolds all over Jeremiah Barr's exquisite beach house set. Loosely based on Greek mythology, Rebeck has written a frightening morality tale for the one percenters."