F*cking Men at Pride Arts Center

Chicago Reader - Somewhat Recommended

"...There will always be secrets, of course. The question is always how overt to make them: when to draw back the curtain, and when the action absolutely must stay concealed in order for the play's desired illusions—whether of love, spontaneity, or what have you—to take effect."

Windy City Times - Recommended

"...This play is about nine years old but seems pretty dated. References to porn videos, renting movies, Blackberries and a star being hated for coming out seem from another time. However, he themes of the relationships are universal and timeless. The topics of navigating open relationships, sexuality, coming out etc are still worth exploring. This is the type of show where the coffee discussion afterward with friends will be as interesting as the show itself."

Stage and Cinema - Recommended

"...Many of the revelations in this sexual tragicomedy are either glib or clichéd and, human nature being what it is, inevitably not that original or different from Schnitzler’s enduring inventory. Shakespeare, as usual, said it best: “The course of true love never did run smooth.” (That applies equally to brief sex and paid nookie.)"

Chicago Theatre Review - Recommended

"...David Zak’s production of Tony-winning playwright, Joe DiPietro’s well-written gay version of “La Ronde,” is respectable and thought-provoking. Kudos to this production for being more artistic than most previous presentations of this play, by incorporating choreographed interludes that link together the playlets and depict the sexual scenes. While Zak’s cast varies in talent, his production offers several strong portrayals and many gut-wrenching, sometimes humorous, scenes. As part of Pride Films & Plays’ PAC Pride Fest, this production may ultimately stand out as one of the most popular of the quintet."