Blind Date and The Actor: An Evening of One-Act Plays at Goodman Theatre

Chicago Tribune - Highly Recommended

"...Both pieces are minor, but Foote's obvious fondness for his characters is infectious and his realization of the Depression-era milieu is deft. The casts of both plays manage the enviable feat of conveying guileless honesty without sacrificing nuance or veering into sentimentality."

Chicago Sun Times - Highly Recommended

"...Foote's stories here hark back to small-town Texas in the 1930s, yet there is nothing dated about them. Evergreen coming-of-age tales, they are hilarious (in the case of "Blind Date"), sweetly poignant ("The Actor") and unshakably genuine and true. They also give gifted actors a chance to shine, and the Goodman casts are wholly beguiling."

SouthtownStar - Highly Recommended

"...It is the most hysterically funny play I have seen in a long time. I typically enjoy comedies quietly, but with Steve Scott's exquisite comedic direction and indelible portrayals by superlative performers, I couldn't help but laugh out loud throughout the show."

ChicagoCritic - Highly Recommended

"...These are “must see” plays that are beautifully written and truthfully acted. If you have never seen a Horton Foote play, get to the Goodman and witness a writer in tune with the sensibilities and heart of small town America."