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FEN proves fertile ground for dark, intriguing tale- Chicago Sun Times

In its Chicago premiere by Center Theater, directed by Dan LaMorte, it is being given an intelligent, intense production that is a tribute to tight ensemble playing.

TOM JONES takes lusty, raucous ride – Sun Times

Holding the reins is director Dan LaMorte. He spurs his cast through the classic story's mistaken identities, misread intentions, screamingly farcical brawls and ironic plot twists. Things nearly always threaten to get out of hand, but LaMorte harnesses the energy with a sure hand.

MISS LULU BETT a sure bet – News Star

“Miss Lulu Bett” is a certifiable winner that boasts strong direction by Dan LaMorte and wonderful ensemble work.

LEAVES evokes the pain of an unequal relationship – Chicago Sun Times

“Through the Leaves” is being given a clean and simple production directed by Dan LaMorte and new comer Claus Koenig.

MY MOTHER SAID I NEVER SHOULD – Chicago Reader

This quartet of actresses, under Dan LaMorte's light touch, breeze through the melodrama and makes the most of the power games between mothers and daughters.

“lifeidreamedof” a Racy Delight – Chicago Sun Times

Directed by Dan LaMorte, this production is good enough to make you fantasize about a Hollywood all-stars team in the cast.

QUARTET, Fascists in Love – Chicago Reader

This excellent Center Theater production, directed by Dan LaMorte, makes no...mistake; indeed, it never stumbles once in presenting Muller's dense, difficult text.

Women's tale from Old West – ABUNDANCE is a bonanza – Chicago Tribune

Center Theater, which enjoyed great success two years ago with Henley 's THE LUCKY SPOT, has given this ABUNDANCE one of its top-drawer productions, directed by Dan LaMorte.

Clever DETACHMENTS holds together well – Chicago Sun Times

Center Theater's high energy production, directed in an intimate studio space by Colleen Dodson and Dan LaMorte serves the play to perfection.

KATZELMACHER Fassbinder Fast-forward – Chicago Sun Times

The 90 minute drama, adapted by Dan LaMorte and exquisitely directed (virtually choreographed) by LaMorte and Claus Koenig is the inaugural work in the company's German Plays project.