GOODLY CREATURES THEATRE
Goodly in the News
The Elgin Review
"In "Nevermore," the original theatrical adapation of several of Poe's poems, the cast of Goodly Creatures portrays a gang of outsiders with rough exteriors that conceal their complicated consciences. The two act play was written and directed by Katrina Syrris, Founder and Artistic Director of Goodly Creatures, who also appears in a minor role."
The Daily Herald
"I'm very fortunate that in playing this solo role, I'm surrounded by an immensely talented and dedicated team of artists," Syrris said. "Many of us can relate deeply to the isolation felt by Jane, the character based on the experiences of the original author. We feel personally called to tell the story that revolutionized the world of mental health, especially in regard to women."
The Elgin Review
"Though never intended as a theatrical script per se, the sonnets have internal voices that lend themselves to dialogue, and a continuity of subject matter that offers many adaptations to a plot. It's these qualities that make "Goodly Creatures: A Review of Shakespeare's Sonnets for Modern Times" viable as a staged production."
BRAVO Magazine
"The trust and integrity of the cast and crew are essential to the impact of the storytelling. 'We do this because it's our calling, not because we require applause or accolades,' she continues. 'Art builds a community, and by challenging ourselves to be the best we can be, we elevate our community.'"
The Daily Herald
"See Shakespeare's sonnets take on a life of their own in a modern interpretation of the language of love.
Goodly Creatures, a new theater company, will tell the story of three couples in 12 sonnets with a modern interpretation on these literary classics..."
Chicago Tribune
"The Goodly Creatures performance is new this year. The theater group takes Shakespeare sonnets, which can be sometimes difficult to understand, and makes them accessible by putting a different spin on them, Harris said.
'There's an interest in the written word and how people are accessing it,' she said."