In His Hands presented by First Floor Theater at The Den Theatre

Stage and Cinema - Highly Recommended

"...First Floor Theater’s Chicago premiere of In His Hands by Benjamin Benn, which opened last night, is breathtaking from start to finish. Benn’s writing is a poem of the mundane turned miraculous, and the deeply intimate, visually striking production does Benn’s words justice."

Around The Town Chicago - Recommended

"...This is very much a story about the fondness of two men for each other and how it affects the way they view the world and look upon their own biographies. The play also generalizes about the trauma that many gay men may face when their sexual orientation is at odds with strictly-interpreted Christian doctrine. It also demonstrates what can happen when a person’s authentic self is ostensibly rejected by their families, their faith communities, or possibly even the wider society."

Chicago Theatre Review - Highly Recommended

"...Benjamin Benne’s alluring new play is almost bewitching in the way it grabs hold of the audience and never releases until the final moments. Benne’s play certainly offers lots of food for thought and plenty of fodder for animated discussion. This enticing gay rom-com will definitely be popular with the LGBT+ theatergoer, but it will also spark some novel opinions and new perceptions within every single audience member. Directed with a vocabulary of touch, a definite viewpoint, a lot of artistic grace and a candy bowl of good taste by the brilliant Micah Figueroa, this is a production of a sensual and sobering play that will be remembered and talked about for a long time."

Third Coast Review - Recommended

"...In His Hands, a 90-minute no intermission play, showcases two gay men and their very different experiences with two denominations of the Christian church: Lutheran and Baptist. The intimate space at the Den Theatre perfectly encapsulates the intimacy between the two main characters, Daniel and Christian. The play by Benjamin Benne is directed by Micah Figueroa."