It’s a play about life, about coping with the comedy and tragedy of living; it’s a drama laced with wit and humor, insight and wisdom.
- CHICAGO THEATER REVIEW
PRESS
“Dukakis’s empathetic direction and the easy rapport between Roman and Leaming leaven the truthful difficulties of leaving a loved one behind and going on about the business of life...”
- TIME OUT CHICAGO
“Dukakis's light directorial touch–perfect for this subtle two-hander–allows stars Carmen Roman and James Leaming, married in real life, to exploit their shared sense of emotional and psychological intimacy for the benefit of the viewer, the cumulative effect of which is a sometimes hilarious, deeply satisfying and always entertaining evening at the theater.”
- NEW CITY MAGAZINE
“Botanic Garden is an inventively constructed portrait of an imperfect marriage between people who always loved each other, even when they didn't get along. scenes shift between their present day conversation and scenes from their marriage - scenes that will ring familiar to anyone married a long time."
- DAILY HERALD
“The play touches on love, loss, and traveling through life with a soul mate with all the ups and downs, bumps and bruises”
- SCOTT PHELPS, Artistic Director Citadel Theater
“and the ending is so poignant and cathartic that this reviewer was moved to tears.”
- CHICAGOCRITIC.COM
“its recognizable relationship issues and universal themes on grief and mourning ring true and encourage comfortable post-show debates and discussion.”
- NEW CITY MAGAZINE