Skylight presented by Appetite Theatre at Second Stage Theatre

Chicago Reader - Somewhat Recommended

"...David Hare's 1995 drama requires that the actor playing Tom make up in magnetism for what the character lacks in decency and self-awareness. Forced to step into the role at the last minute, director Nick Izzo gives an honorable effort but falls short in Appetite Theater's production. Colin Fewell projects a winning awkwardness as Tom's teenage son, Edward."

Time Out Chicago - Somewhat Recommended

"...The poignancy and urgency of Hare’s play, unfortunately, is not communicated in Appetite’s production. Much of this may be owed to director Izzo’s stepping into the cast as a last-minute replacement. Regrettably, he doesn’t pull off the pivotal role of Tom; his accent alone is utterly distracting."

ChicagoCritic - Recommended

"...The production values by Appetite Theatre worked to make this show worth seeing. Jonathan T. Sage’s set aptly depicts a poor person’s London flat.  All three actors sported authentic British accents that still made for articulate dialogue that sounded quite natural. I was particularly impressed by the work of Nick Izzo, the show’s director who moved into the role of Tom at the last minute when Jeff McVann was unable to continue. There are not too many directors who can perform a major role as deftly as Izzo did here. My only problem with Skylight is that both Basis Kapolka (Kyra) and Nick Izzo appeared to be too young to play middle aged folks. But, that is a small thing that was overcome with the truthful performances by Izzo and Kapolka. There was a spark between them that hints at former love affair between the characters. The two land their monologues with grace and conviction.  David Hare’s work is in good hands here. Get to the former Stage Left Theatre – now know as the Second Stage – to see a gem of a play – Skylight."

Chicago Theater Beat - Recommended

"...I recommend this show for the authenticity of the characters and the fine acting of Ms. Kapolka and Colin Henry Fewell. It is worth checking out again to see the shift in sexual tension which is one of the stronger motifs in this work."