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By Suzan-Lori Parks
Directed by Michael Matthews
Circle Theatre
Chicago, IL
April 3-June 1, 2004

“…A bloody good show…an impressive piece of work, tightly directed by Michael Matthews, with compelling performances and strong emotions…”
-OAK PARK JOURNAL

“…Admirable…Matthews scales everything back to human size- no mean feat given Parks’ penchant for overstatement.”
-CHICAGO READER

“IN THE BLOOD is a triumph for Circle Theatre’s Michael Matthews…the production now playing is a firest-rate show….he demonstrates that he knows how to cast a show.”
-CHICAGO STAGE TALK RADIO

 

“…IN THE BLOOD deserves an A….this production, deftly directed by Michael Matthews, shows how to make such ambitious allegories work on stage: invest them with real human emotions.”
– PIONEER PRESS
AWARDS/NOMINATIONS

Jeff Nomination- Best Director
Jeff Nomination- Best Production
Jeff Nomination- Best Ensemble
Jeff Nomination- Best Actress