Dear Brutus presented by Eclectic Full Contact Theatre at Athenaeum Theatre

Chicago Reader - Somewhat Recommended

"...In the best of these scenes, mentioned above, an alcoholic in a childless, loveless marriage sees what life would be like with a lively, loving little girl. This scene encapsulates all of the themes of the evening—love, loss, the creativity of childhood, the stagnation and desperation of adults—and so energizes the production that this once tiresome play actually ends leaving us wanting more."

Chicago Theatre Review - Recommended

"...Through efficient and evocative production design and play-centric direction, Eclectic Full Contact Theatre distills the presumptuous longings of the human heart. Dear Brutus advises all who listen to loosen their grip on tightly-held notions of "might have beens;" but more importantly, Eclectic Theatre's production encourages deep introspection, galvanizing all willing to assess the stability of their inner lives. While the persistent phantom of "what ifs" may be painful, it is only through such suffering that we may find the catharsis of change. It is only through looking past the mundanity of routine that we may find wisdom outside of convention. In seeing that which we could be, we find hope - hope to change, hope to grow, and hope to dream."

Third Coast Review - Highly Recommended

"...Eclectic Full Contact Theatre's rendition of Dear Brutus is a solid return for a lesser-known J.M. Barrie story that, until recently, had not been performed on stage in almost 20 years. I love seeing an author's less well-known creations given the spotlight, and it's even better when it's given as much attention as was given to this production of Dear Brutus. If you're interested in stories with hints of fantasy that deal with concepts that you can relate to, and that make you think about said concepts in a different way, then I'd highly recommend Dear Brutus."

Picture This Post - Recommended

"...By the end, there's joy for some of our characters at what is, sorrow for others at what might have been, but for all there are copious amounts of self-reflection. DEAR BRUTUS is a good pick for anyone looking for a quick play that keeps it light, but doesn't mind a tug at the emotional heartstrings by the end. It might not be the best pick for anyone who is looking for a drama or less whimsical play."