Never Better at Theo Ubique

Chicago Tribune - Recommended

"...I appreciate this show's honest look at depression, grief and illness, as well as the way it offers hope without relying on easy platitudes. It also makes me fear for the people who don't have the support system that Davy does, or who sink into the quicksand of medical debt due to an unreliable health insurance system - a problem that gets a nod in several of the ensemble's vignettes."

Chicago Reader - Highly Recommended

"...Samuelson captures the mournful vibe of a young adult trying to play her role in life in defiance of her illness. Carter, played by Shawn Smith, is the endearing boyfriend patiently working to connect with an avoidant Davy. Roommate April (Melody Murray) shifts from a seemingly vacuous online personality to a person trying to make a difference in the world while living with her own trauma, toggling back and forth from masked confidence to unmasked vulnerability in that role."

Around The Town Chicago - Highly Recommended

"...It isn’t often that one of our “Black Box Theatre Companies” gets to bring a new work to its stage, but the staff at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre are just the right people to pull it off. In fact, this is the third season in a row that this company has opened the season with a production by an emerging writer with a new work."

Chicago Theatre Review - Highly Recommended

"...Preston Max Allen's new musical is a powerful piece that doesn't shy away from real life, and some theatergoers may even "Cry About It." It deals with dark subjects such as terminal illness, sexual violence and suicidal tendencies, which may make some theatergoers uncomfortable. But these topics aren't sensationalized in this musical. They're faced head-on. They're real and, like it or not, are a part of our lives today. Featuring an excellent musical score and strong characters, Landree Fleming's delicate and emotionally charged production is guaranteed to leave audiences incredibly moved."