Cheaper by the Dozen
written by Christopher Sergel
from the book by Frank and Ernestine Gilbreth
produced by Fox Valley Rep
March 27 – May 18, 2014
at Pheasant Run Resort
Scenic Design by Alan Donahue; Lighting Design by Julian Pike; Costume Design by Kimberly Morris; Properties by Sarah Burnham; Sound Design by Christopher Kriz
"director Vance Smith delivers a sprightly, well-rehearsed revival...
Smith's able direction is especially evident during a fast, funny, family meeting where Frank and his ever-patient wife (played by Laura Sturm) are out-manuevered by their children. The sharpness of the scene, the quickness of the characters' responses, testifies to its careful preparation." --Barbara Vitello, Daily Herald
"a relatable story of teenage rebellion, selfishness, sacrifice, love and the preciousness of time spent, even if efficiently, together as a family... The final scene is weighted by the foretold gravitas of events to come, especially since many of the characters are unaware of what is about to happen or even that their father is sick. The emotionality of the scene was not lost, which a quick scan of the crowd confirmed. Audience members wiped away tears over an inevitable and greatly feared part of life – the death of a parent." -- Kara Silva, Kane County Chronicle
from the book by Frank and Ernestine Gilbreth
produced by Fox Valley Rep
March 27 – May 18, 2014
at Pheasant Run Resort
Scenic Design by Alan Donahue; Lighting Design by Julian Pike; Costume Design by Kimberly Morris; Properties by Sarah Burnham; Sound Design by Christopher Kriz
"director Vance Smith delivers a sprightly, well-rehearsed revival...
Smith's able direction is especially evident during a fast, funny, family meeting where Frank and his ever-patient wife (played by Laura Sturm) are out-manuevered by their children. The sharpness of the scene, the quickness of the characters' responses, testifies to its careful preparation." --Barbara Vitello, Daily Herald
"a relatable story of teenage rebellion, selfishness, sacrifice, love and the preciousness of time spent, even if efficiently, together as a family... The final scene is weighted by the foretold gravitas of events to come, especially since many of the characters are unaware of what is about to happen or even that their father is sick. The emotionality of the scene was not lost, which a quick scan of the crowd confirmed. Audience members wiped away tears over an inevitable and greatly feared part of life – the death of a parent." -- Kara Silva, Kane County Chronicle