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The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Raven Theatre’s production of THE UNDENIABLE SOUND OF RIGHT NOW.

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The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Raven Theatre's production of THE UNDENIABLE SOUND OF RIGHT NOW.

“There are many wonderful performances, it’s a wonderful slice of life. But it’s a play that is both fighting against nostalgia and indulging in nostalgia at the same time.” - Kerry Reid talking about some of her concerns with Raven Theatre’s THE UNDENIABLE SOUND OF RIGHT NOW.

Jeff Mills and Lindsay Stock in Raven Theatre’s Chicago premiere of THE UNDENIABLE SOUND OF RIGHT NOW. Photo credit: Michael Brosilow

A grungy rock venue circa 1992 is the setting for Raven Theatre’s new production THE UNDENIABLE SOUND OF RIGHT NOW.  The Chicago-set play debuted in New York four years ago, this new production directed by B.J. Jones is its Chicago premiere. The UNDENIABLE SOUND OF RIGHT NOW was written by Evanston native and Lookkingglass ensemble member Laura Eason.

Jeff Mills and Lindsay Stock in Raven Theatre’s Chicago premiere of THE UNDENIABLE SOUND OF RIGHT NOW. Photo credit: Michael Brosilow

Mixed reactions from the Dueling Critics. Raven Theatre’s THE UNDENIABLE SOUND OF RIGHT NOW continues through June 16.

And Kerry recommends THE MUSHROOM CURE, currently playing at the Greenhouse Theater Center through June 9.