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The Hairy Ape

''…a finely honed masterpiece''
Chris Gibson
broadwayworld.com

''…[an] overwhelming portrayal''
Richard Green
talkinbroadway.com

''…haunting and riveting... a 5 on a scale of 1-to-5''
Mark Bretz
Ladue News

''…terrific theatre''
Andrea Braun
The Vital Voice

''…a ripe evening of sinewy, visceral theater''
Dennis Brown
The Riverfront Times

''[the] stylized theatricality … actually accentuates … the play's resonance today.''
Judith Newmark
St. Louis Post-Dispatch




Oedipus King

''...stunning production of Oedipus King...''
Chris Gibson
broadwayworld.com
10/12/2010

''...eloquent imagery...''
Judith Newmark
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
10/12/2010

''...a rich, powerful, emotionally charged production...''
Joe Pollack
St. Louis Eats and Drinks
10/10/2010

''...structural clarity and emotional power...''
Bob Wilcox
West End word
10/13/2010

''...a gift to the gods.''
Dennis Brown
The Riverfront Times
10/13/2010




Outlying Islands

''As usual, Upstream has delivered...''
Dennis Brown
The Riverfront Times
04/10/2010

''...a compelling and entertaining journey.''
Chris Gibson
broadwayworld.com
04/14/2010

''...a perfect marriage of style and dreams.''
Richard Green
TalkinBroadway.com
04/11/2009




The Double Bass

''...marvelous, intense and charming in equal measure.''
Chris Gibson
BroadwayWorld.com
02/01/2010

''...an expansive, nuanced performance.''
Judith Newmark
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
02/01/2010

''...good entertainment''
Joe Pollack
StLouisEats.com
02/02/2010

''...a telling glimpse into the heart and soul...''
Mark Bretz
The Ladue News
02/10/2010

''...a joy to watch.''
Bob Wilcox
West End World
02/03/2010




Helver's Night

''stunning U.S. premiere...harrowing and thrilling.''
Dennis Brown
The Riverfront Times
10/12/2009

''...a perfect, simple, beautifully constructed play...''
Richard Green
TalkinBroadway.com
10/11/2009

''powerful...enduring appeal''
Chris Gibson
BroadwayWorld.com
10/11/2009

''...a compact and superb dramatic rendering you won’t soon forget.''
Mark Bretz
The Ladue News
10/12/2009




Woyzeck

“You couldn't ask for a better evening...resonant theater.”
Dennis Brown
Riverfront Times
4/22/2009

“another level…dreamlike”
Judith Newmark
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
4/19/2009

"...simply riveting"
Chris Gibson
KDHX 88.1
4/20/2009

“... a first-rate production...”
Mark Bretz
The Ladue News
4/23/2009




Aerwacol

''...Aerwacol is a masterpiece...''
By Richard Green
TalkinBroadway.com
02/25/2009

''...ride the rails to infinity...''
By Dennis Brown
Riverfront Times
02/25/2009

''Aerwacol is a clever exercise...''
By Andrea Braun
KDHX 88.1 FM
02/24/2009




The Starry Messenger

''...a most splendid orbit.''
By Paul Friswold
Riverfront Times
12/16/2008

''...a little whimsical turn to his lessons ...''
By Bob Wilcox
KDHX 88.1 FM
12/20/2008




Blood Knot

''...real-world force ... impassioned...''
By Judith Newmark
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
10/28/2008

''...a powerful show driven by an outstanding pair of actors.''
By Chris Gibson
KDHX 88.1 FM
10/27/2008

''...an almost-unwatchable power...''
By Paul Friswold
Riverfront Times
10/29/2008




The Concert / El Concierto

"...an affectionate look at the influence of the Beatles...''
By Judith Newmark
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
4/10/2008

"It's hard to watch... without smiling....''
By Dennis Brown
Riverfront Times
4/9/2008

"...entertaining and hopeful...''
By Chris Gibson
KDHX 88.1 FM
4/8/2008




The Polish Egg Man

"The ineffable pain of loss is rarely so elegantly portrayed.''
By Paul Friswold
Riverfront Times
02/06/2008

"...one of the finest pieces I've seen in quite a while.''
By Steve Callahan
KDHX 88.1 FM
02/05/2008

"... a mood that exists all on its own, like a dream."
By Judith Newmark
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
02/07/2008




Return of the Bedbug

"Theatrical fun...''
By Joe Pollack
KWMU 90.7 FM
11/2/2007

"Head to Upstream's Return of the Bedbug...''
By Paul Friswold
Riverfront Times
10/31/2007

"...it's out there in a smart, funny and most entertainingly head-scratching way''
By Kirsten Wylder
KDHX 88.1 FM
10/29/2007

''...top flight entertainment''
By Gerry Kowarsky
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
11/6/2007

"...a terrific story, full of winning performances''
By Richard T. Green
TalkinBroadway.com
10/31/2007




Knives In Hens

"A Sharp Knives in Hens."
By Dennis Brown
Riverfront Times Theater Critic
05/02/2007

"...Knives in Hens shines.''
By Bob Wilcox
West End Word Theater Critic
05/02/2007

Knives in Hens "finds a tingling magical realism''
By Richard T. Green
TalkinBroadway.com Theater Critic
05/03/2007




Marija's Pictures

Marija's Pictures "masterful''
By Deanna Jent
Riverfront Times Theater Critic
11/01/2006

Marija's Pictures "...the play to see.''
By Judith Newmark
Post-Dispatch Theater Critic
11/01/2006

Marija's Pictures "...very rewarding indeed.''
By Daniel Higgins
KDHX Theater Critic
11/01/2006




Alma en venta / Soul on Sale

Alma en venta / Soul on Sale "...looks exactly right.''
By Judith Newmark
Post-Dispatch Theater Critic
04/26/2006




Helen's Necklace

Helen's Necklace "most encouraging event of the year"
Curtains - The year in local theater
By Dennis Brown and Deanna Jent
Riverfront Times
01/04/2006

Capsule Review
By Dennis Brown and Deanna Jent
Riverfront Times
09/28/2005

Helen's Necklace is the Critics' Pick of the Week on STLToday.com
STLToday.com
09/20/2005

Helen's Necklace picked one of The Week's Best Bets by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch
By Judith Newmark
Post-Dispatch Theater Critic
09/18/2005




Soul of a Clone

New local troupe adds international viewpoint
By Judith Newmark
Post-Dispatch Theater Critic
01/29/2005

"SOUL OF A CLONE" earns Chicago Reader's Critic's Choice
By Kerry Reid
Chicago Reader
05/06/2005



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