praise for A theateR in the dark
CHICAGO AUDIENCES REACT to “THREE STORIES UP”:
“THE ULTIMATE AUDIO-BOOK EXPERIENCE… live and immersive”
“…a really extraordinary experience. Everything about it, from the evocative dialogue to the the acting to the sound effects, was top-notch. And the solution to the whodunit was a totally surprising plot twist. This is definitely the kind of unique theatrical endeavor that we need more of! I'm planning to see it (well, listen to it) again”
“I’ve been attending Chicago storefront theatre for 30 years; I’ve never seen anything like this.”
Director Corey Bradberry (L) and actor Bethany Arrington (R, posing for a selfie) speak with WGN Radio’s Dean Richards.
“You’ve never seen a show quite like this before, because it’s performed completely in the dark.””
praise for THREE STORIES UP (2019):
“Three Stories Up is a thriller that keeps its audience guessing, but the originality behind the production--and its precise execution--makes it a must see as one of Chicago’s more creative theatre adventures… Theatre in the Dark masterfully succeeds in bringing to life a story that is sure to be different for each end everyone in attendance.” —Ken Payne, Buzz Center Stage
“…the execution of this set up was pretty near perfect. It really was startling to not be able to see anything the entire time… the sound happening all around you is something that wouldn’t come out the same way if I were listening with headphones.” —Kevin Curran, Chicago Theatre Review
“Theatre in the Dark completely lives up to their name… While radio plays are by no means new, the experience of being in a space, in the dark with voices and sounds moving all around you, takes it to the next level. The format is perfect for adventurous theatre-goers looking for a unique experience.” -Taryn Smith, Picture This Post
“Three Stories Up has the vibe of iconic pre-TV radio dramas, melded with the immediacy of live performance, and the pure joy of being read to as a child. Highly recommended… pretty ingenious.” —— Bonnie Kenaz-Mara, ChiIL Live Shows
from the low-vision community:
From the low-vision community:
“I would happily attend another production where the audience members are all on an even playing field. The entire experience created some interesting discussion for the ride home.”
“I felt like I was on a level playing field with all the members of the audience who were sighted. The acting was quite well done and I was impressed that they did not bump into the audience or chairs as they moved so adeptly around the room. Personally, we should have more of this type of play.”
A group prepares to enter the performance space for THREE STORIES UP before the lights go out and the blindfolds come off…
Audience members entering the darkness for 2019’s THREE STORIES UP
from general audiences:
“It was like listening to the old BBC radio plays that I grew up with—though my childhood radio wasn’t playing in three dimensions!”
“Noirish, eerie, moving… is a must-see! Do not miss.”
“I highly recommend it. Uniquely immersive. Intimate and aurally spatial.”