A Few Good Men at Raven Theatre

Chicago Tribune - Somewhat Recommended

"...Even in an unremarkable production--and there's nothing exceptional about Michael Menedian's serviceable but disappointingly by-the-book Raven Theatre revival--Aaron Sorkin's "A Few Good Men" still ripples and bulges with juicy tension. Just like the veins in Jack Nicholson's neck."

Chicago Sun Times - Highly Recommended

"...Fans of TV's "The West Wing," another [playwright] Sorkin creation, will recognize the quick banter back and forth that has become his trademark. Sorkin is a master of the scene that builds to a heated climax but never feels forced. His work is in very capable hands with the Raven Theatre company."

Chicago Reader - Recommended

"...Aaron Sorkin must have written this crackerjack 1987 courtroom drama using a crystal ball. But his tribunal eventually delivers the rare pleasure of watching corrupt higher-ups face the music. Michael Menendian's staging crackles in all the right places: his live fireworks trump the 1992 movie. As the seemingly mismatched pursuers of truth--two lawyers defending the accused marines--Jose Antonio Garcia and Melissa Nedell artfully play down our expectations. But eventually they triumph over Chuck Spencer's Colonel Jessup, dogged persecutor of a mistreated soldier who dared to complain to a U.S. senator."

Time Out Chicago - Recommended

"...Garcia and Nedell, as the military lawyers defending marines charged with killing a fellow soldier, navigates Sorkin's famously quirky rhythms with ease....Menendian and company can handle the truths of this play quite well."

ChicagoCritic - Recommended

"...Raven Theatre’s A Few Good Men will not make anyone forget the film but it does stand on its own as a worthy show. Kudos to the cast and crew for tackling and delivering a very tough show. This cautionary tale still carries an important message."