Six Stories Tall at Adventure Stage Chicago

Chicago Tribune - Recommended

"... Ramirez's stories reflect those qualities, while offering up environments ranging from the fantastical to the everyday —from a young man bravely defending a mermaid from ravenous fishing-village townspeople in "Sirena" to "B Minor," in which Rebecca (Danielle Davis), the daughter of a man captured by the devil, wins her father back through an amped-up rap battle that does indeed require flexibility. In the heartwarming final piece, Lance Newton shines as Chester, a loving grandson who colors the world purple for his grandfather, who has lost the ability to see all other colors."

Chicago Reader - Highly Recommended

"...Tom Arvetis's Adventure Stage production takes a refreshingly mature tone, and the attentive kids around me seemed fine with it. They live in the same world as adults, after all, and are subject to the same horrors. Addressed with empathy and a little whimsy, as they are here, those horrors don't look so scary after all."

Centerstage - Highly Recommended

"...Children’s theater is required to be engaging and energetic. The risk of losing young audience attention spans makes the task essential. Adventure Stage Chicago manages to reach well beyond merely holding attention with their effervescent production, “Six Stories Tall.” The multi-dimensional collection of stories inspired by Latino folktales grabs the imagination and displays endless possibilities for kids and adults alike. Before the play even starts, the cast actively captures the audience with a live DJ and actors spinning glowing balls, dancing and juggling."

Chicago Theatre Review - Highly Recommended

"...Heroes come in many forms, as young audiences learn, both from this half dozen of stories as well as from the company's eloquent pre- and post-show discussions. Adventure Stage once again demonstrates why they were chosen as this year's recipient of the Illinois Theatre Association's Outstanding Theatre for Youth Company. Imagination, intelligence and integrity are the hallmarks of this must-see production."