Iphigeneia at Aulis presented by Lights Out Theatre Company at Flat Iron Arts Building

Chicago Reader - Somewhat Recommended

"...this bare-bones Lights Out Theatre Company production is otherwise indistinguishable from other storefront stabs at classical Greek tragedy. Barefoot actors sporting semi-contemporary costumes and earnest expressions recite their every line at face value, as though their primary objective were to wear unvaried grief, anguish, and/or outrage on their sleeves for 85 minutes. We rarely see them plot, strategize, think--the sort of activities that might give this exhausting emotional display some dramatic urgency."

Chicago Theater Beat - Recommended

"...At least the ritualistic elements of Altman’s direction, bracingly and cunning bolstered by Hamilton’s drumming and Ben Chang’s violin, close Iphigeneia in Aulis with fundamental questions about the value and purpose of faith. By accepting an absurdity—that her death will bring freedom to Greece and immortality to her–Iphigeneia is able to transcend her misery and embrace her end with serene, courageous, almost godly composure. But should such things be believed? Figgins carries the evening with her exit clouded in doubt and suspense."