Support Group for Men
Horizon Theatre
through May 28, 2023

Playwright Ellen Fairey has won a lot of acclaim for her quickly acted, and quick witted plays where we see sort of normal humans. This work premiered at Chicago’s Goodman Theatre 5 years ago and is hitting the boards around the country.

With a cast of 7 players, the show runs in one act of a little over 90 minutes; albeit it’s really two acts sewn together then ripped apart. Ladies most often have their YaYa Sisterhoods, while a lot of guys only meet up at the local sports bars. These four guys played by Even Bergman, Marcus Hopkins-Turner, Louis Kyper and Sariel Toribio get together on Thursday nights to hang out and spill out their thoughts in a manner quite unusual. The rule is that while is speaking nobody may interject. Not totally like real life.

Set in a Chicago area between Boystown and Wrigleyville. All hell can break loose be in the street adjacent to the apartment building in which they meet. Directed by Jeff Adler on a set by Isabel and Moriah Curley-Clay you will wonder what it’s all about. Then you will meet up with Alexandro (Roberto Mendez) who is an uninvited guest who is not about to just vanish. And the two cops who drop by to inquire about happenings in the ‘hood are played by Brad Brinkley and the female cop by Suehyla E. Young or Kelly Criss.

It would be an understatement to suggest that as the show moves towards conclusion that all hell breaks loose. It’s your call. But, you will be enjoying the laughs, shocks and awe as they present their acts. It is not one for kiddies, and while there’s no sex on stage, the F-word is the common modifier, so Ms. Prim might be using ear plugs.

A good script, fine set, perfect costumes and easy views from all seats. Make sure you know what’s going on for road traffic and closures when heading over to Little 5 Points, and try to make sure you get there at least a half hour before curtain time. More info and tickets at HorizonTheatre.com