Written by Christina Anderson
Directed by Niegel Smith
“Poetic and Ambitious”
– Chicago Tribune
“Mesmerizing and Deeply Moving”
– The Root
How to Catch Creation
Jan 19 – Feb 24, 2019 in Goodman's Albert Theatre
2 hours and 15 minutes with 1 intermission
The only way to find your voice is to use it.
A young writer’s life turns upside down when her girlfriend drops some unexpected news. Fifty years later, four artists feel the reverberations of that moment—and its unexpected consequences—as their lives intersect in pursuit of creative passion and legacy. In this bold, imaginative work, Christina Anderson, “a gifted playwright you want to pay attention to” (Variety), dissects the universal act of creation to inspire the dreamers and idealists in us all.
Critical Praise
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“Lightning caught in a bottle… an absolute triumph.”
– Chicago Reader
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“A moving portrait of people building their life stories”
– Chicago Sun-Times
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“Magnificent in scope…deeply relatable”
– The Root
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“Introspective and ingeniously crafted”
– Daily Herald
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“Packed with smart writing, great acting and beautiful design”
– Splash
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A “sterling world-premiere production”
– Daily Herald
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“Polished to a sheen of warmth and wit by director Niegel Smith”
– Chicago Sun-Times
Audience Feedback
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Excellent play, wonderful actors, & amazing set!
Serena C. via Facebook
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Enjoyed it so much I saw it twice..
Isaac M. via Facebook
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Fabulous play—writing, acting. directing, set design.
Dhamana S. via Facebook
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A true Goodman stand-out. There is a terrific storyline, actors that are perfectly cast and a set that puts it all in motion!
Joanie R. via Facebook
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This play was awesome—do yourself a favor and go check it out.
Jacqueline N. via Facebook
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This was a very well-written, skillfully-acted, play. We enjoyed it greatly!
Diane T. via Facebook
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GREAT PERFORMANCES! GREAT SHOW!!
Linda G. via Facebook
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