Barbecue Apocalypse presented by Cuckoo's Theater Project at Prop Theatre

Chicago Reader - Somewhat Recommended

"...Though Lyle's finely attuned to the anxieties of suburbanites on their scramble toward the complacencies of middle age, the wittiest segments of his script are the put-downs, which soon begin to grate. Under Marc James's direction, the ensemble is shouty and overwrought."

Third Coast Review - Somewhat Recommended

"...The cast is largely likable, but I couldn't help thinking that the majority of them were a tad young to play cynics in their mid-thirties. Bart O'Toole's transforming backyard set is a highlight here, and there's fun to be had by anyone that enjoys their comedies with a sardonic edge. But Cuckoo's revival misses on more opportunities than it lands, which leaves for a fun, albeit unbalanced trip to society's end."

Picture This Post - Somewhat Recommended

"...All of the actors in the show have a large amount of energy. For example, Emily Lindberg's explosive entrance as Deb, where she barks at her husband from the deck about not being able to start the lawnmower, is pure ridiculousness. For this writer, this energy can become repetitive or tired at times, but it pushes the show forward without dragging. Though the show itself presents an interesting narrative with energetic performance, early in the run, it seemed to be a show that could benefit from more rehearsal. This humble audience member yearned for more grounded portrayals, but this post-cataclysm comedy still brought laughs."