Great Altercations at Second City

Chicago Tribune - Recommended

"...“Great Altercations” is a strikingly moralistic show and this is a cast that very much wants to teach its audience about a worldview. If (like me) you see the point of satire as lampooning power of all kinds, then you’re better off at the current mainstage show, which does a better job of looking after all the paying customers and offers up more of an escape from the stresses of the week."

Chicago Sun Times - Highly Recommended

"...There’s a hug midway through “Great Altercations” that happens and then keeps going. The two women hold their embrace for 10 ... 15 ... maybe 20 seconds. It’s not a joke and the audience knows it, staying silent until one of the huggers re-emerges with a gentle punchline."

Chicago Reader - Not Recommended

"...But the show, directed by Jerry Minor, isn't much of anything: it isn't cultural critique, and it isn't political satire. And most of all, it isn't funny. One effort to be all three falls spectacularly flat: a scene in a car (One of three! There should be a limit) with parents in the front and obnoxious kids in the back, whose punchline-delivered by the father-is "I don't care how far we have to drive, we're getting that abortion." Thud."

Let's Play Theatrical Reviews - Recommended

"...If you are looking for great comedy, take a ride to North Avenue and visit one of the oldest improvisational theatrical enterprises in Chicago, The Second City. Depending on the night you go, there are a plethora of shows running simultaneously at The Second City, and we have the pleasure of seeing Great Altercations. Seeking commonality and recreating some of the significant reasons we come apart, Great Altercations brings the audience back together with laughter and improv, leaving you excited to continue the night of joy ignited by GA's ensemble sassy, in-your-face comedy."

Around The Town Chicago - Recommended

"...It is great to see that the Second City stages are alive and bringing laughter back to Chicago. The two plus years of no comedy were rough. We need to laugh and for over 50 years, Second City has provided us with the outlet that allows us to , no matter what. There are many more stages now than when they first began and what is great about the show on the ETC ( second floor) stage is that this show is filled with veterans from different companies and shows, making it even stronger."