LIFE SUCKS. Or… does it? Here’s what people are saying!
Kirby Bennett, Taj Ruler, Jonathan Feld, Sam Landman, Georgia Doolittle, Jim Ramlet, Elizabeth Efteland. Photo by Bruce Silcox.
LIFE SUCKS. presented by Girl Friday Productions and Open Eye Theatre, directed by Joel Sass, opened October 12th to rave reviews!
Ed Hyuck says it’s a “terrific adaptation of Chekov's Uncle Vanya from a pair of local stalwarts, Girl Friday and Open Eye Theatre.”
“A strong cast aids in the journey, led by Georgia Doolittle as Ella and Elizabeth Efteland as Sonia. Both performances craft deep, multi-dimensional characters that are at the heart of the play.”
“As always, Joel Sass directs the show with a mixture of invention and insight, as the staging employs every inch of Open Eye's tiny stage.”
Rob Dunkelberger at The Stages of MN:
“irreverent and wildly in your face fun” … “featuring performances by seven local favorites”
“This is a remarkable cast in a play that is the type of creative leap that Open Eye does best.”
“…you never know what is going to happen next.”
Plus, it comes recommended by many local artists:
Greta Grosch: “fabulous show!” … “I highly recommend. The show itself is delightful. The setting/set charming. The production values creative and well executed. And the acting amazing! A really great night at the theater.”
Kathy Kohl: “Highest recommendation, friends — make sure to catch this tour de force offered by Twin Cities theatre luminaries. This team nails it!”
Robert Dorfman: ”Amazing talent in these here Twin Cities! Bravo all!!!”
Neal Skoy: “It is expertly directed and designed, and deserves a sold out run” … “As we get into seasonal depression season, it’s the best group therapy session in town. Support a truly live evening of theatre —you won’t be disappointed.”
C. Andrew Mayer: “Come for the title, stay for the killer script, cast, and design!”
Edwin Strout: “This show is BRILLIANT ! Go see it!”
Thanks for the love, y’all.
Tickets & more info at openeyetheatre.org/life-sucks
Now playing: Thursdays-Sundays October 12th-November 12th, 2023 at Open Eye Theatre in Minneapolis.
