[title of show] presented by The Brown Paper Box Co. at Rivendell Theatre

Chicago Tribune - Recommended

"...The original production starred the actual writers and their two friends. Subsequent regional productions do not, and the current Chicago incarnation from Brown Paper Box, directed by M. William Panek, has a lot going for it. The entire cast is very good (Matt Frye's Hunter in particular feels like a fully realized, fully flawed personality) but it is Neala Barron who stands out as Susan, a corporate minion by day who voices every dissatisfaction and self-doubt that crosses her mind with a pointed sarcasm. Barron's performance reveals all the vulnerability beneath those priceless one-liners as well."

Chicago Reader - Highly Recommended

"...Bell and Bowen's witty if sometimes self-indulgent material wins laughs and tells an engaging story, but really the credit for the success of this production belongs to director M. William Panek, keyboardist Justin Harner, and four triple threats: Neala Barron, Matt Frye, Yando Lopez, and Anna Schutz. The team throw their souls into making the show’s self-referential characters likable and utterly fascinating despite the meta gimmick."

Chicago Theatre Review - Highly Recommended

"...As Sondheim wrote, "Art isn't easy," and if ever there was a musical that fully commits to and explores this adage it's this little vest pocket piece. Overflowing with winking references to dozens of other popular musicals, and brimming with intelligence, wit and respect for each of its characters, this brilliant production is a warmhearted study at what it takes to create, collaborate and live the dream. This modest little production honestly and lovingly portrays the art of making art."