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Posts in category "Steep Theatre Company"

"The Receptionist" (Steep Theatre): Comedy Turns Thriller

"The Receptionist" (Steep Theatre): Comedy Turns Thriller
#79.  In meetings, I like to take the seat facing the door.  I enter the conference room quickly and mark my territory with my well-known coffee mug.  With my back to the wall and facing the unknown, I’m ready for whatever may go down.  It’s part paranoia and part fantasy escape.  Sometimes, the only thing... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
April 14, 2012 at 7:49 am
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THE GOG/MAGOG PROJECT (Steep Theatre): Salinas IS The Man!

#23.  Reality shows?!  I don’t get the appeal.  Why would someone want their life to be on display?  Especially knowing viewers are rooting for their demise?  They are *constantly on*. Every little gesture or uttering has the potential to be observed, scrutinized, and misperceived.  Why do it?  Is it for the money, the fame or... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
February 3, 2012 at 7:05 am
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"Love and Money" (Steep Theatre): Steep Does Masterpiece Theatre!

#11.  ’What I did for love, what I did for love.‘  Romantics versus capitalists?  There’s no contest.  Public support favors people’s idiotic antics in pursuit of love.  It’s easy to get behind some fool whipped into a frenzy over a guy or gal.  What wouldn’t you do for someone you loved?  How much of yourself... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
January 22, 2012 at 7:34 am
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2011 Top Ten Chicago Theatre Picks

2011 Top Ten Chicago Theatre Picks
From the first show of the year, Trap Door’s “HamletMachine” to the final opening of the year, last night’s “The Addams Family,” 2011 was a banner year for theatre in Chicago.  250+ theatre companies produced over 400+ shows.  Big blockbuster touring epics like Les Miserables to no-frills, all-poignant productions at ShawChicago entertained the Chicagoland masses. ... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
December 28, 2011 at 1:58 pm
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"Under The Blue Sky" (Steep Theatre): 2 x 3= sex (+/- love)

High school is in an education in drama.  With so many raging hormones under one roof, it’s an ongoing lesson in Love 101. Does he like like me?  Will she go all the way?  Is he a virgin?  But this time it’s not the kids in the hall.  These questions are a test for the... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
October 23, 2011 at 3:42 pm
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"PORNOGRAPHY" (Steep Theatre): Thought-Provoking Porn!

"PORNOGRAPHY" (Steep Theatre): Thought-Provoking Porn!
What can I say about porn?  Sometimes, it’s an artistic expression capturing the naked human spirit.  Other times, it’s visual stimulation created to initiate a primal reaction.  All the time, it’s subject to interpretation. Steep Theatre presents the Midwest Premiere of PORNOGRAPHY.  It’s London, July 2005. A recent announcement confirmed the 2012 Olympics would be... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
July 30, 2011 at 9:58 am
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EXTEND THRU July 10th "Festen": Authentic Voice to Unspeakable Acts

Audio Podcast at ITUNES  Chicago Theatre Reviews for Week of May 6th   Narrated by Joshua Volkers     Steep Theatre Company, in association with Marla Rubin Productions Limited, presentsFESTEN At 1115 W. BerwynDramatization by David EldridgeBased on the Dogme film and play by Thomas Vinterberg, Mogens Rukov, and Bo hr. HansenDirected by Jonathan BerryThursdays, Fridays, Saturdays... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
May 6, 2011 at 2:37 pm
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Review "Lakeboat": Mamet's Bunch of Bull Ship

Steep Theatre presents LAKEBOAT At 1115 W. Berwyn Written by David Mamet Directed by G.J. Cederquist Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm Thru February 26th Buy Tickets Running time:  Ninety minutes with no intermission.   Reviewed by Katy Walsh   ‘I knew a guy who ate a chair because no one stopped him.’ Life on... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
January 22, 2011 at 8:48 am
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Jumping on "Lakeboat," "Mac" then heading "West" "In" "Plays"!

End of January begins a 21 shows in 21 days stint as Chicago theatre blazes despite frigid temperatures.  Up first, Mamet, Mini-Mac, cowboy opera, civil war, and a trilogy.     1.20.11  Lakeboat at Steep Theatre (TL) 1.22.11  Short Shakespeare: Macbeth at Chicago Shakespeare Theater (LC) 1.22.11  Girl of the Golden West at Lyric Opera (JJV)... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
January 19, 2011 at 6:41 am
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Review "A Brief History of Helen of Troy": Not So Pretty Dark Comedy

Steep Theatre presentsA BRIEF HISTORY OF HELEN OF TROY Written by Mark SchultzDirected by Joanie SchultzThru  October 30th Buy TicketsRunning time:  One hour and forty minutes with no intermission   Reviewed by Katy Walsh   ‘Porn and I are a good match.’  A teenage girl tries to get her guidance counselor on board with her... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
September 24, 2010 at 1:35 pm
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