The Official Biography Reviews

Around The Town Chicago - Recommended

"...The stage design is simple but very functional. Set designer Farrett Bell creates the interior of a small, slightly dilapidated country home in rural Connecticut. The house belongs to Henry Percival, a reclusive playwright who spends most of his days drinking and trying-unsuccessfully-to write. He rarely gets beyond the first paragraph."

Chicago Theatre Review - Recommended

"...Like Gary Houston, director Richard Shavzin is also a veteran of Chicago theatre. He’s been on the ground floor of so many world premieres, including staging the first presentation of RACE, by Studs Terkel, while serving as the artistic director of Strawdog Theatre. Once again, Mr. Shavzin demonstrates his talent and finesse by orchestrating the first professional showing of Kurt McGinnis Brown’s latest play. Richard uses a subtle hand to guide his actors and stage this story. He’s an expert at focusing on the characters and the emotional and intellectual journey they’re making together. The result is an intriguing mystery story and a satisfying character study of how opposites attract."