Eclipsed presented by Pegasus Theatre Chicago at Chicago Dramatists

Chicago Reader - Highly Recommended

"...War is tyranny, and the desperation for self-preservation brings terrible, unintended consequences. Shortly after the war ended, women in Liberia adopted the Golden Tulip Declaration, mandating that women participate in all governmental structures. Eclipsed is similarly a powerful declaration of hope."

Theatre By Numbers - Recommended

"...The women of “Eclipsed” band together because they must. They are the “wives” of a commanding officer in a rebel camp during the Liberian civil war, and their survival depends on the community they build. In Pegasus Theatre’s searing production, the concept of being stronger together is put into practice by a set of fearless actors giving emotionally powerful performances."

Around The Town Chicago - Highly Recommended

"...But Gurira, who is an American of Zimbabwean origin and began her career on stage, is also a highly talented playwright. Her 2009 play “Eclipsed,” which made it to Broadway in 2016 and was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Play, is receiving a riviting production, under the direction of Producing Artistic Director Ilesa Duncan, by Pegasus Theatre Chicago."

The Fourth Walsh - Highly Recommended

"...ECLIPSED paints an intimate portrait of the overlooked casualties of war. Gurira connects us to these five distinct women who are all fighting a personal war for survival. In their stories, we experience the good, the bad and the unimaginable of humanity. Eye-opening and gut-punching! I highly recommend seeing ECLIPSED to broaden your personal understanding of what it means to be human on a global level."

Chicago On Stage - Highly Recommended

"...Duncan, because of a beautifully designed set by Jacqueline Penrod, lit by Megan Turnquist with very realistic guns and other sounds provided by Tony Bruno, is able to focus her audience’s attention during The Girl’s long walks to and from the main house. And the simple action of stopping at a water bucket to “wash out’ says all the words no one really needs to speak. Duncan uses every inch of the set (and an aisle) to keep the action moving along briskly, and gets brilliant performances from her actors. She is also adept at finding the underlying humor in a hopeless situation."

Picture This Post - Recommended

"...ECLIPSED is the perfect fit for history buffs and those looking to expand their worldview and understand someone else’s walk of life. It might not be the best fit for those who are looking for a lighter evening out."