Support Group for Men

by Ellen Fairey

Goodman Theatre

Chicago Tribune, Chris Jones

"With the help of highly skilled actors, [Senior] is exploring the whole Jurassic mess of us, in all our diverse glory."


Chicago on the Aisle, Lawrence B. Johnson

"Support Group for Men is a smart play, directed – I'm inclined to say conducted – by one of Chicago's best, Kimberly Senior, whose unfailing ear for psychological nuance tells in this production's menu of pace and space."


Chicago On Stage, Karen Topham

"Director Kimberly Senior (who recently directed Buried Child at Writers Theatre) tackles this complex mixture with a deft touch."



Splash Magazines, Jessie Bond

"This female writer/director team takes a warmer lens in its examination of masculine identities, opening up a space in which men are allowed to explore their softer, more emotional sides without shame."


Chicago Sun-Times, Steve Oxman

"Kimberly Senior directs this production in a way that appropriately fills out the Goodman's main stage."


Chicago Theatre Review, Colin Douglas

"Staged and expertly guided by Kimberly Senior, one of Chicago's most talented directors, Fairey's play initially feels like a breezy, summer sitcom comedy. But, as we discover through the lives of the seven men and women who come to life in this wonderful script, looks can be deceiving. With a firm hand and a keen eye and ear for how real men behave and talk, Ms. Senior shapes a play that's easy on plot, but big on character."






Set:

Jack Magaw

Lights:

Jennifer Schreiver

Sound:

Richard Woodbury

Costumes:

Noel Huntzinger