Over My Dead Body; Or, How To Distribute Generational Wealth presented by Laughing Stock Theatre at Athenaeum Theatre

Chicago Reader - Somewhat Recommended

"...I have no doubt of the company’s earnestness. They devised their play to comment on a real-life societal problem in 2022. But their words bog down a production which is at its best in wordless moments. Director Antonio Fava has brought not only decades of experience from the old country but also his beautiful handmade leather masks."

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"...In Chicago, the cradle of improv comedy, it's easy to forget that the origins of Second City can be traced to commedia dell'arte. Laughing Stock Theatre's latest production, Over My Dead Body; Or, How to Distribute Generational Wealth proves that devised theater has deep roots and continuing relevance, in this writer's opinion. When it comes to character development and storyline, nuance is nowhere to be found. Instead, Laughing Stock Theatre's use of seldom-seen commedia elements such as masks, together with contemporary dialogue, lets a new generation learn the rules of an old performance style that underpins many Chicago companies. Fans of this type of comedy are likely to click with Over My Dead Body; Or, How to Distribute Generational Wealth. Those who are not familiar with it may discover that its farfetched message is actually closer to home than expected."