Women in Jeopardy at First Folio Theatre

Chicago Tribune - Recommended

"...MacLeod’s attempt to mash up a murder mystery with a contemporary comedy of manners runs out of narrative steam by the end. But the plot, while occasionally woolly, is never boring. And it’s purely delightful to see a show with finely delineated comic roles for women delivered with gusto and heart. These sisters are doing it for themselves."

Daily Herald - Somewhat Recommended

"...MacLeod has penned some laugh-out-loud scenes that hint at the possibility of sharper satire below the silliness. But as it is, the play's best parts come courtesy of Janice L. Blixt's accomplished cast. The stars' perfectly timed delivery drives this tale of two divorced, middle-aged women who believe their best friend, whose husband left her for another woman, is unwittingly dating a serial killer."

Chicago Reader - Not Recommended

"...Directed by Janice L. Blixt, this production of Wendy MacLeod's dark comedy about two friends who become convinced a third is dating a serial killer is unsettling-but not in a good way."

NewCity Chicago - Not Recommended

"...The Chicago premiere of Wendy MacLeod's story of three divorcees is described as a comedy in the style of "'Thelma and Louise' meets 'The First Wives Club'." The latter, released twenty-two years ago, was hailed as an enjoyable movie with comic zingers and as a showcase for its stars Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn and Diane Keaton. It was also said to be heavy on incident and light on plot. "Women in Jeopardy" is light on both."