Reviews

Here's what people are saying about Peppermint Creek Theatre Company.

The Laramie Project
"Play's emotions leave a mark" -Lansing State Journal, May 13, 2004
"Do not talk yourself out of seeing this play...a redemptive experience"
"...deep emotion throughout the play"
"wonderfully detailed performances" - City Pulse, May 12, 2004

Corpus Christi
"Director, performances elevate Corpus Christi"
"Corpus Christi is skillfully performed by the Peppermint Creek Theatre Co."
"This production works because of the immense talent"
"An immensely complex show has been assembled with a rare mixture of emotional power and restraint"
"Superb performances"
"It's clear that Badgero and his Peppermint Creek group are powerful local forces...pure talent in writing, directing, and acting"
"Peppermint Creek becomes a formidable force with Corpus Christi " -Lansing State Journal, July 29, 2004

Skylight
"This was a powerful play...a modern morality tale that was merciless in its depiction of the outcome of boundaries gone awry, while portraying all three with great sensitivity and depth" - City Pulse, November 11, 2004
"...production values were so high.."
"a fierce and fiery display of stunning pyrotechnic performances by the cast of Skylight , Peppermint Creek Theatre Co. latest production" - Lansing State Journal, November 12, 2004

The Shape of Things
"Peppermint Creek shapes up a thoughtful winner" - City Pulse, February 16, 2005
"Director Chad Badgero deftly guides his actors through this provocative and challenging play, often hitting dead-on"
"This serious and disturbing play makes the audience think about art, women and men, love, and friendship. Its well worth an evening at the theatre" -Lansing State Journal, Feb. 17, 2005

Triple Threat - Tape, Blue/Orange, The Baltimore Waltz
"Peppermint Creek cinches repertory trio of 'think' plays"
"Peppermint Creek's short summer season marks its first attempt at a repertory-style presentation; the smoothness of its three productions bodes well for the future" - City Pulse, August 31, 2005
Elizabeth Rex
"Theatre-goers who love anything remotely Shakespearean will love this play to death...excellent acting from principles and featured players"
"Ones leaves this theatrical experience with a great appreciation for both the writers and the production" -City Pulse, November 9, 2005
"Peppermint Creek opens its season with a powerful show"
"Peppermint Creek Theatre's triumphant season opener...springs to life...with a faultless cast directed by Chad Badgero"

Take Me Out
"Peppermint Creek proves that a long, talky show can still mesmerize and entrance an audience. Their compelling production of Richard Greenberg's Take Me Out is an excellent ensemble performance with truly outstanding individual performances".
"Take Me Out is incredible"!

The Pillowman
"You want to stop thinking about, but it won't let you".
"So breathtaking that the end of the first act left the opening night audience glued to their seats"
"It asks too many good questions in an unforgettable manner in a production that is about as flawless as you can get".
"Treat yourself to this experience and you'll come away knowing why theater is still an unmatched medium for intense, powerful experiences that can provide endless hours of discussion and contemplation".

The Goat or, Who Is Sylvia
"Director Louis Balestra creates some of the most natural blocking seen yet this theater season".
"Sylvia is a very thoroughly crafted, wonderfully acted yet absurd think piece".

9 Parts of Desire
"Unflinching attention to detail and rich characterizations, leaps like a giant force off the small stage at SCENE Metrospace in East Lansing".
"This play is must-see for anyone who yearns for a deeper understanding of the Middle East and its people".
" 9 Parts of desire is a must see and flat out amazing"!

Hedwig & the Angry Inch
"Hedwig inches from perfect"
"I loved every single second of it".
"Hedwig is unbelievable"!
"Pure genius. Thanks to Peppermint Creek for putting on the show and the people involved for being so great"!

The Last Days of Judas Iscariot
"In the hands of the wrong theater group, this play could be a total disaster. The combination of weighty content with lighthearted presentation can be very difficult to perform effectively. But under the surgical hands of director Chad Badgero, it works".
"Last Days grafts philosophy to fun with surgical precision"