Queen Amarantha presented by Other World Theatre at City Lit Theater

ChicagoCritic - Recommended

"...The length of this show and complexity of its plot make it a major commitment for the audience as well. Indeed, one of the best aspects of the show is the fight choreography by Kai Young, which includes a duel between Justin Verstraete, as Thalia's henchman, and three other actors. Queen Amarantha's gender politics are a lot more straightforward without the drag aspect, which should make the show more accessible and relevant to a larger number of people. Though the script contains some absurdities and heavy-handed characterizations (which sort of comes with the territory), Tiffany Keane's direction keeps up the energy of this story to its thrilling conclusion. Proudly melodramatic, this production is well-crafted and delivers precisely the fun it advertises."