That Goodman Theatre’s superb “Swing State” moves audiences from laughter to tears is no surprise. What is noteworthy about Rebecca Gilman’s powerful new drama is how it elicits those contrary emotions within nanoseconds of each other — within a single line of dialogue, even. And more significantly, how its humor and its pathos are entirely earned.
Related posts
-
One person dead following head-on collision in Elgin Monday
One person died after a head-on collision on Randall Road in Elgin Monday afternoon. -
Change at the top; Moran takes the reins in Barrington from Darch
For the first time in 20 years, Barrington saw a new face leading the village board. -
South suburban woman charged with giving THC-infused candy to kids in Wheeling
Wheeling police have arrested a south suburban woman on charges she gave cannabis-laced candy to children...