“Heidi Schreck’s beautiful tragicomedy of life... reminds you of why you go to the theater in the first place.” – Chicago Sun Times
“Grand Concourse may well break your heart. You may need tissues by the end.” – New York Post, Read More
“Insightful with a moving, even shocking epiphany.” – Huffington Post, Read More
“[Heidi Schreck] writes fluid, natural dialogue and creates detailed characters that offer generous opportunities for actors... the words have the ring of plain truth.” – The New York Times, Read More
“While most stories about nuns can’t resist being feel-good and sincere, the best thing about Schreck’s story is its dry-eyed lack of sweetness and sentiment. Amen to that.” – New York Daily News, Read More
“Heidi Schreck's Grand Concourse, [is] a brutal response to the notion of unconditional forgiveness and never-ending charity. With its pointed perspective and merciless plot, Grand Concourse is likely to rouse flashes of anger and sadness. A master provocateur of a playwright, it's nearly impossible to walk away unscathed by Schreck's harrowing tale.” – TheaterMania, Read More
“Heidi Schreck’s beautiful tragicomedy of life... reminds you of why you go to the theater in the first place.” – Chicago Sun Times, Read More
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