What the Critics Are Saying
“STUNNING. IMPORTANT. VISCERALLY REAL. A VIRTUOSO PERFORMANCE.
Director Rick Hamilton brings the play to vibrant life.
Debbi Hobson’s costume design is authentic.
Sound design (Greg Russ) is insidious, preceding awareness. From the subtlety of voices or footsteps to startling gun shots it convinces.
The play should be published.
Dramatizations concerning the Holocaust often attack an audience. Here, you’ll feel deeply moved – and angry.” - Alix Cohen, Woman Around Town
"PURE GOLD... A MASTERFUL PERFORMANCE… RAISES THE BAR”
- Domenick Danza, More Than A Play
"INCREDIBLE ACTING"
"King takes you on Weinrauch’s terrifying journey from hell and back. Not an easy trip, but perhaps one we all should be required to take lest we begin to forget." - Electronic Link, Laurie Lawson
"A POWERFUL EXPERIENCE"
"SEARING SOLO PLAY"
"Luminous Ms. King delivers A CAPTIVATING AND COMMANDING PERFORMANCE."
"With her expressive voice and alluring stage presence, MS. KING IS TOWERING."
"Director Rick Hamilton’s picturesque and dynamic staging"
"Michael Abrams’ lighting design is a virtuoso display of moody dimness with a vintage sheen, evoking the dark past that is enacted"
"Greg Russ’ STRIKING SOUND DESIGN."
- Darryl Reilly, Theaterscene.org
"ASTONISHING…RIVETING"- Sarah Downs, Front Row Center
EARLIER THIS SEASON:
“Marvelous!"
- Thinking Theater NYC, Review by Leah and John
"Director Ella Jane New gives life to a great story."
- Reviews Off Broadway, Scott Mitchell
"Hilarious, scathing, and moving"
- Reviews Off Broadway, Scott Mitchell
"A wrenching exploration of familial discord"
-Theatrescene.org, darryl reilly
"The stakes are high and the clock is ticking as the characters do all they can to hold it together. Director Ella Jane New works with an excellent cast to uncover the secrets that have kept this family together for years, and ultimately end up destroying them. "
- More Than A Play, Domenick Danza
SUPPORT US
Chain Theatre is a registered not for profit 501(c)3 organization. Our income relies on being able to use our space and gathering, which the pandemic made impossible. We are excited for our reopening and our journey to recovery. If you are able to support us during this difficult time, any help is greatly needed and appreciated.
Tax deductible donations can be made here.
Rent Our Space
a will to live
BY HELENA WEINRAUCH
WORLD PREMIERE 8/24/23 - 9/16/23
About us
The Chain Theatre is a production company whose goal is to create artistic work that is accessible, relatable, and invokes a visceral response in the audience through the mediums of theatre and film.
News
“Entertaining, unexpected and masterful! Immersive theatre!”
The Public Reviews
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Chain Theatre’s Programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Thank you to IndieSpace for helping us find our new home.
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