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...”

1. -OAK PARK JOURNAL
   

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

1. -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.”

1. -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