From the Audience

“It is fascinating, funny, touching; a protrait of what a wonderful real marriage can be.”

“The play’s many layers provoked emotions and questions enough to stay with me for some time.”

“Wonderful, insightful and powerful.”

From the Critics

A sometimes hilarious, deeply satisfying and always entertaining evening at the theater.”
—NewCity Chicago

“Dukakis certainly gives the show an elegant, classy demeanor.” —Chicago Tribune

“Logan’s play displays a remarkable emotional honesty... Four Stars.”—TimeOut Chicago

In Botanic Garden, Kate (Carmen Roman) faces the daunting and often humorous prospect of her first date since the death of her husband, Jake (James Leaming). Memories of her husband and their marriage force Kate to take a stark look at her present, and the choices she must make as she embarks upon the next chapter of her life.