Richard III at Oak Park Festival Theatre

Chicago Tribune - Recommended

"...this "Richard III" succeeds mostly as a satisfying, if not transcendent, showcase for Theis. Like Smith, his Richard is the only one honest enough to admit that the game of thrones is creepy and weird."

Chicago Reader - Somewhat Recommended

"...The sins range from limpid recitation to torrid overacting. Performed on an elaborate outdoor stage in period costume, the production struggles at times to keep all of its plates spinning, even though it's not really trying any new tricks with them. Even abridged, it's a long show at two and a half hours, and it loses some steam after the first act, as Theis has fewer opportunities for the audience asides he does so well."

ChicagoCritic - Recommended

"...The action is furious; the acting outstanding; and strong, nuanced and emotionally drenching performance by Kevin Theis ar Richard makes this outdoor production worth packing a picnic basket and lugging lawn chairs to the beautiful Austin Gardens in Oak Park for food and some fine Shakespeare."