How to Catch Creation
Jan 19 – Feb 24, 2019 (Goodman Theatre, Chicago)
By Christina Anderson
Directed by Niegel Smith
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.
“Engrossing and meticulously plotted, the Goodman’s production of How to Catch Creation is lightning caught in a bottle, an absolute triumph for director Niegel Smith and his exquisite ensemble. Written by Christina Anderson, this joyful and visceral work is alive in a way that very few stage plays achieve.”
-Sherri Flanders, The Chicago Reader
“The pairing of playwright Christina Anderson and director Niegel Smith is a gift to modern theater. They get it right!”
-Ebony Magazine