The Burials Reviews

Chicago Tribune - Highly Recommended

"...This one works - not least because Parrish hits on a great idea. Antigone, you may recall, disobeys her uncle Creon and buries her bother, a sworn enemy of the state. She then argues there is moral duty that flies beyond the societal or governmental. In "The Burials," Sophie finds herself at a graveside with her infuriated and patronizing father, refusing to bury the shooter, now a pariah, anywhere near his late mother. On a deeper level, this senator is arguing his acts have made love impossible."

Chicago Reader - Recommended

"...His usually dutiful daughter defies him, becoming a spokesperson for gun control. Caitlin Parrish's script resonantly explores themes of personal conscience and public morality, and director Erica Weiss's production effectively uses multimedia to reinforce the ensemble's fine performances."

Time Out Chicago - Highly Recommended

"...The Burials is a play of powerful images and moments, with an ending that feels truly, exuberantly hopeful, and contains a message of empowerment that young audiences would do well to hear."

NewCity Chicago - Recommended

"...The lead character in "The Burials," a meaningful new work written by Caitlin Parrish, directed by Erica Weiss and presented by Steppenwolf For Young Adults, states that we spend too much time obsessing over the "Why" people do things like mass shootings instead of figuring out the "How." She believes that the only way to stop these murders is by getting rid of the "How." This play, which is loosely based on the Greek tragedy "Antigone," explores ways we can get rid of the "How" of gun violence."