Rivendell Theatre produces works by, with, and about women. That’s the mission and the brand. But the company’s two most recent shows introduce a surprising subniche: works by, with, and about women and centered on teenage boys.
There’s a similar precision to Susan’s urban, rationalist condescension as she first discounts, then attempts to contain, and finally reacts to Micah’s challenge. Neither Treischmann nor Rebecca Spence’s finely drawn Susan supply the easy Enlightenment version of a happy ending that they must certainly know their audience expects. The final passage of How the World Began, therefore, comes as a shock.
Through 10/10: Thu-Fri 8 PM, Sat 4 and 8 PM Rivendell Theatre Ensemble 5779 N. Ridge 773-334-7728rivendelltheatre.org $22-$35
