Sound Of Silence presented by Salomee Speelt at Theater Wit

Chicago Reader - Highly Recommended

"...Schlosser's sharp wit and emotional depth drive both plays as she takes on the role written for Edith Piaf in the Cocteau work and the part of a catty cokehead in her own. Seeing Schlosser in such different roles is an enchanting step through the looking glass. Oddly, the weaknesses of each play—an overly stylized staging in Silence and persistent, goofy attempts at audience interaction in Date Me!—form a symmetry that improves both."

Centerstage - Recommended

"... It’s a good show. Schlosser is building something of her own, and that makes it an engrossing event. Perhaps it could get off the ground a little faster; the show gains momentum slowly. But near the end there are some gorgeous moments, and Schlosser is careful to include a nod to Cocteau at the end. All in all, a strong piece of theater."

ChicagoCritic - Highly Recommended

"... This is a well-put together piece of theatre. It is distinctly modern in its staging, but wholly universal in its storytelling and its appeal. It is certainly a piece that must be talked about at a pub with one’s companions afterwards – because discussion bears great fruit with this play."

Chicago Stage and Screen - Somewhat Recommended

"... It’s hard to describe “Sound of Silence” as anything other than down right strange, and while I know there is an audience in Chicago who will admire Schlosser’s avant-grade creation, the other 95% of Chicago theater goers may simply stare in confusion. Despite Schlosser’s valiant efforts to recreate Cocteau’s original intent, “Sound of Silence” falls behind the wayside and patron’s eyes fall right with it. I won’t pass off the production as a weird variation of unknown theatre, the concept is just unfamiliar and often unaccepting which caused “Sound of Silence” to be defeated before the lights ever came up."

Let's Play at ChicagoNow - Recommended

"...The film and stage combo is a fascinating technique. It’s used very effectively to showcase a guy tuning out. Schlosser’s monologue is a series of rantings. She embodies an intense and needy performer. The cabaret singer is theatrically dramatic. Like blurring the film and stage medias, Schlosser is a performer playing a performer. The surreal aspect adds a layer of authenticity and artificial flavor. Schlosser equally displays a raw humanity and dramatic flair. This couple fight is both not enough and over-the-top. In the end, Schlosser goes on stage in a beautiful red dress. It’s a visual stunner."

Around The Town Chicago - Somewhat Recommended

"... This is a one woman show that has been modernized from the 1940′s version with the sue of multi media, some of it brilliant and some of it confusing. The story is about an attractive nightclub singer ( played beautifully by Ms Schlosser who is one very sexy woman) who confronts her cheating lover who via video projection ignores her every word and action. This is a powerful study of a woman who despite her love for her lover, feels nothing in return. He is evidently a “player” using the money she earns to wine, dine and bed these other ladies. This is a one hour story that has some very bright spots, one of which the beauty and control of Ms. Schlosser. Some of the suitcases and boxes with TV monitors are quite confusing and caused those around me to lose focus at several points. This is a play that could be reworked into a 90 minute one woman show without all the extra “stuff” and truly showcase this fine playwright /actress."