Press
"Jessica creates patient long-form driven through engaging characters and scene work. Monologues seamlessly build into more expansive multiperson scenes while earning big laughs along the way”
- Jason A. Heidemann, Time Out Chicago
“This totally independent team really embodies what is beautiful about long-form. These actors explore alternative forms with three-dimensional character work. They risk by letting scenes unfold and by playing characters that are sometimes dark or unlikable. Come see what independent ensembles can create without the restrictions of an institution”
- Jet Eveleth, CIF Co-Artistic Director
“Jessica has gained popularity by pushing boundaries with alternative forms, physical comedy and intriguing, well-developed characters.”
- Julia Borcherts, Chicago Metromix
"Nothing if not original. It seemed like there was no situation or role that the Jessica crew was unwilling to tackle and when the physical comedy was good, it was very good...creative and thoroughly enjoyable, it was hard to resist smiling or chuckling at the untamed goofiness transpiring onstage"
- Will Sims, Chicago Maroon
"a heck of a lot of fun...proved a welcome escape from reality, and a reminder that there are many funny people in this city producing shows on smaller stages that are deserving of being seen by far more than just their family, friends, and acquaintances"
- Alisa Hauser, Pipeline.com
"A fast-paced, lo-fi ride of a show through the seemingly mundane, but often riotous moments of life"
- Off-Broadway in Chicago
"Offer slice-of-life scenes which highlight the absurdity of being"
- Centerstage Chicago
And an ol' favorite of ours:
"one of the best young teams in the city of Chicago"
- Natalie Kossar, Gorilla Tango Theatre