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A Red Line Runs Through It | The Second City e.t.c. 40th Revue

Reviews:

“”Red Line” really becomes one of my favorite of the e.t.c. shows of the last 20 years. For it is exceptionally well-written.” – Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune – Highly Recommended READ ENTIRE REVIEW

“Beasley has more showcase moments here for her bemused aplomb, in particular a virtuoso solo blues number about her real-life new baby.” -Darel Jevens, Chicago Suntimes READ ENTIRE REVIEW

“From the second the lights go up, the cast’s immediate standouts are Lisa Beasley and Aasia Lashay Bullock…It’s encouraging to see that the next generation of sketch comedians is looking more like the Beasleys and Bullocks and Marchianos. We need more performers who bring a fresh perspective.”-Brianna Wellen, Chicago Reader READ ENTIRE REVIEW

“Lisa Beasley is one of the funniest and most talented performers I’ve had the pleasure to watch.” – Jerald Raymond Pierce, Chicago Stage Standard, READ ENTIRE REVIEW

“…never failed to amuse with their at-times outrageous and absurd but always skillfully diverse display of comedy.” Tom Williams,  Chicago Critic READ ENTIRE REVIEW

“…a first-time mother obsessed with the baby’s scatological breakdowns. (Lisa Beasley keeps a devastating deadpan through this inventory of escalating indignities.)” -Lawrence Bommer, Stage & Cinema READ ENTIRE REVIEW