Media Contacts:
Nick Harkin/Madeline Long
Carol Fox & Associates
773.327.3830 ext. 103/ ext. 118
Time Out Chicago Kris Vire
“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...”
New City Fabrizio O. Almeida
“Dukakis’ 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....”
Daily Herald Barbara Vitello
“The meticulous, extraordinarily aware Roman and the purposeful Leaming are consummate pros. There's not a false note between them...”
Pioneer Press Myrna Petlicki
“It takes a certain talent to collaborate, but it helps when the collaborators are all passionate about the project. That’s the happy situation with Todd Logan’s new play,...”
Chicago Sun Times Hedy Wess
“As an actress in films, television and onstage, Olympia Dukakis’ timing could not be more...”
Chicago Tribune Chris Jones
“Olympia Dukakis has never really been on the Chicago theater radar. She is of course, an esteemed movie star, and ever since...”
Playbill Kenneth Jones
“Olympia Dukakis will direct the world premiere of Todd Logan's Botanic Garden starring reallife
husband and wife James Leaming and Carmen Roman....”
