Below The Belt at Redtwist Theatre

Chicago Reader - Somewhat Recommended

"...But the play's conflict is primarily fueled by the conditions of the dismal dystopia in which the characters live. The show hints at the rules of this world, but offers few tangible details as to how it differs from our own. The lack of grounding makes it difficult to assess how much danger Dobbitt and Hanrahan are actually in at the compound and to what extent they are oppressed by the power structures of the company. As a result, the play lacks stakes, and the sense of purpose behind the characters' struggle for freedom feels diminished."

Around The Town Chicago - Recommended

"...A difficult play to understand, but it holds your attention for the entire two hours, that includes a 15-minute intermission. Being a small store front theatre that only holds about 35 people, the play being a dark comedy has to make you fell the emotions these actors are producing, Both John and Michael, play on the audience so well, at one point you dislike one character, while 10 minutes later you feel a deep connection with them. Jon Dambacher did an excellent job, letting these actors’ toll with your emotions."

Chicago Theatre Review - Recommended

"...The show is not perfect. Like I said, I think the individual elements while good didn’t quite combine as well as I would like. But the acting is good, the humor largely lands, and the setup is undeniably thought provoking. At one point, standing on the bridge, looking out at a river that is more chemical waste than water, Dobbitt asks if this is really a prison, but by the end, I think the better question is, “Is it hell?” Like Sartre said, hell is other people. In this unnamed factory in this unnamed desert, we can amend that to include “especially if they are your coworkers.”"