Cynical Weathers at Victory Gardens Theater - Biograph

Chicago Tribune - Recommended

"...aside from the generally decent caliber of the comic acting, there's a lot of cheering stuff here. For the first time in its new theater, Victory Gardens has commissioned an actual setting that fits the size of the stage — Sam Ball's design is both witty and substantive. And Dennis Zacek directs the action with an admirably light and smart touch."

Chicago Sun Times - Recommended

"...Cynical Weathers," directed by Dennis Zacek, gets off to a rather stiff start, and often the play's puzzle pieces feel too neatly and predictably manipulated. That said, there are some sharply written scenes. And you might well leave the theater musing on whether the world, as we know it, will end with a bang or a whimper."

SouthtownStar - Somewhat Recommended

"...For the most part, this play comes across as a debate without enough humanity to make one feel much emotion towards its characters."

Gay Chicago Magazine - Somewhat Recommended

"...Cynical Weather’s set is absolutely stunning. Taking place entirely in the Senator’s oceanfront home’s living room, set designer Samuel Ball has created a sumptuous environment complete with stonework on the walls. Indeed, it could be said that this is the best component of the play."

EpochTimes - Recommended

"...Directed by Dennis Zacek, this sterling cast makes this story seem very real. The set (Samuel Ball) is what one would anticipate a Texas lakefront estate might be, with its' leather furniture, brick and rock and the lighting by Patrick Chan and sound by Andre Pluess make the entire production very real. This story deals with relationships, global warming, politics, and love (of both people and God)."

Time Out Chicago - Somewhat Recommended

"...Despite rigidly point-driven dialogue, sassy Cat gets some cutting quips (and an enjoyable performance from Alexander), and an impressive Amandes invests Dixon with a genuine good-guy decency. But notwithstanding her fiery second-act speech, Andrea’s character (Gould) consists more of straw than flesh."

ChicagoCritic - Somewhat Recommended

"...Cynical Weathers has its moments and essentially outlines the differences in political forces nicely but the actions and resolution of the flimsy plot seem contrived and unsatisfactory. Samuel Ball’s impressive set and Tom Amandes’ performance carry the day. I think Post needs to revisit act two and give more credence to the changes all the characters go through. Only Cat’s actions seem plausible. Still, Cynical Weathers is worth a look."