Bull: a love story at Paramount Theatre

Daily Herald - Somewhat Recommended

"...As the final production in the BOLD series, "Bull: a love story" fell short. Still, it reflects Paramount's commitment to new works, and that's a welcome addition to the Aurora theater's season."

Chicago Reader - Highly Recommended

"...Under Baker’s direction, all of the elements are in place for a fine evening of theater. You just have to clear your head, silence your expectations, and pay attention."

Around The Town Chicago - Recommended

"...Try to imagine that you have been locked up in prison for a number of years, with little or no contact with family and friends. I know it is hard to imagine for most of us, but take it to the next level. You are being paroled. You are excited and afraid. How will people react to you? How will you react to them? Nancy Garcia Loza's "Bull: A Love Story" now onstage at Paramount Theatre's Copley Stage in Aurora as part of their BOLD SERIES, takes us into the life of Bull ( deftly handled by Eddie Martinez) who has just been paroled and has come back to his home, which in reality is the home of his ex-wife and daughter. She has a man residing with her and while Bull thinks of this as "his house", in reality, it is not."

Chicago On Stage - Somewhat Recommended

"...The central premise of Nancy Garcia Loza's BULL: a love story (part of the Destinos Latin theater festival) is poignant but not unfamiliar: a convict returns home and tries to rejoin his life only to find that it has moved on without him. Add to that some truly fine acting and likable characters and you should have the recipe for a fine evening at the theatre no matter how his situation turns out. Unfortunately, neither Loza nor, to a certain extent, director Laura Alcala Baker seems to trust the premise or the characters enough to let them tell their own story."

BroadwayWorld - Recommended

"...Under the direction of Laura Alcala Baker, this story is deftly woven together. This really is a love story - not the June, moon, spoon type . It's about the remembrance of a place and people that were lost to a man for 10 years but that he still loved. Now as he has changed and his environment has changed, he has to learn to accept the change but he has to know that deep down the love that was there initially has not diminished. In fact, the love he has might grow stronger. Keeping the love growing is what most humans stride for. The ending of this play shows us that it did happen and will continue. Lessons learned, acceptance of change and, ultimately, love. Curtain down."