Big Love presented by Chicago Fusion Theatre at Royal George Theatre

Chicago Reader - Recommended

"...Nilsa Reyna's ensemble is for the most part up to the task. Her production for Chicago Fusion Theatre is full of energetic, heartfelt performances. John Taflan is terrific as a handsome but self-loving and cruel groom. And Carla Alegre is utterly beguiling as the ballsy de facto leader of the rebellious women."

Centerstage - Recommended

"...Audiences searching for an unusual blend of classic and modern theatre may find Fusion’s production ordained by the gods."

Let's Play at ChicagoNow - Somewhat Recommended

"... Somewhere in between breaking into a house to take a bath and a spoiler-alerting bloodstained shirt, there are some memorable moments. A raging Jamie Bragg (Thyona) commits to intensity. Her performance contrasts nicely with a more childlike Kate LoConti (Olympia). Alegre and Pat King (Nikos) charm in a subtle, sensual flirtation. John Taflan (Constantine) is commanding in a monologue about gender roles. My absolute favorite moment was a brief croon by David Mitchell (Giuliano). Although he beautifully bewitches, his character and the song are very garter-esque, hidden and not really serving a purpose."

Chicago Theater Beat - Somewhat Recommended

"...Royal George Theatre’s teeny upstairs studio serves as the playing space for Mee’s large-scale show. Nick Sieben’s smart, functional thrust set makes ideal use of the black box’s shortcomings. Concrete slabs, a soaking tub, pink ribbon, and a flower-installation create an ambiance that performs double-duty satisfying the play’s realistic and ethereal sensibilities. It’s one indication of a clear vision behind the show–another is David Mitchell as the curly Q’d, flaming nephew. Mitchell’s heightened acting meshes with text’s abstract style in a way that even when, out of the blue, he dips into a bath and sings a show tune, the moment is touching instead of hackneyed or contrived. Kate LoConti too makes hard-to-digest character traits easy to swallow."