The Vietnamization of New Jersey presented by Chemically Imbalanced Comedy at Cornservatory

Chicago Sun Times - Not Recommended

"...Chemically Imbalanced Comedy's "The Vietnamization of New Jersey" (by Dave Whalley) push the laugh-track buttons so hard and so unrelentingly that the plays begin to feel oppressive rather than full of giddy mischief."

Chicago Reader - Highly Recommended

"...Chemically Imbalanced Comedy's engagingly scruffy production reveals Durang's dark comedy to be a timely satire of a nation muddling through a war abroad and political polarization at home. Durang mocks pro- and antiwar cant with equal fervor in his tale of an ultradysfunctional family: bossy but loving mom Ozzie Ann, ineffectual dad Harry, rebellious teen son Et, and older brother David, a blind Vietnam vet turned protester. The actors bring insight, energy, and integrity to the material. And Durang's take-no-prisoners approach gives the play a contemporary edge."

Time Out Chicago - Somewhat Recommended

"...The scattershot, amateurish play receives a production to match: These ordinary people try hard to act extraordinary but come off just extra ordinary. Yet while most of Whalley's actors wear their roles awkwardly, Matt Hendricks slips into both the pacifistic dad and militaristic uncle roles with ease."

ChicagoCritic - Somewhat Recommended

"...While containing dated material, this play is an example of early Christopher Durang wit, style and depth. Nothing escapes his wrath."