Splash Hatch on the E Going Down at Definition Theatre

Chicago Tribune - Somewhat Recommended

"...When a bright, curious adolescent has access to a library and a strong sense of justice, it's no surprise if she becomes passionate about one or more social issues and spouts her newfound knowledge to anyone who will listen. But no amount of book learning can fully prepare her when injustice hits close to home - a tension that squeezes the heart of Thyme, the 15-year-old protagonist of "Splash Hatch on the E Going Down" by Kia Corthron."

Chicago Reader - Recommended

"...The relationship between Shaneequa and Thyme resonates most closely as the two friends wrestle (at one point literally) with their complicated feelings about each other and their own choices. There are parts of Corthron?s play that feel a little inchoate, but Definition?s production ultimately makes us care about Thyme and her family and see in them the harm done by systemic racism and the hope embodied in defiantly choosing to keep dreams alive."

Let's Play Theatrical Reviews - Highly Recommended

"...I started by saying that Definition Theatre boasts a shining star. However, Splash Hatch on the E Going Down shows that stars can still shine even when nobody sees their light. Splash Hatch on the E Going Down beautifully illustrates that brilliance can endure, even when unseen. Stars of different colors can continue to sparkle, their light barely observable, and make a splash in the world, even while traveling on the E going down."

Buzz Center Stage - Recommended

"..."Splash Hatch on the E Going Down" at Definition Theatre is a reckoning. It challenges us to consider how many of the environmental and healthcare issues Corthron identified in the '90s remain unresolved. Under Bruce's direction, this production transforms a historically significant play into an urgent contemporary conversation, proving that sometimes the most powerful way to look forward is to look back with clear eyes. It's about TIME!"