A show called Support Group For Men? Written by a woman? At this
particular juncture in the life of the nation? I’d expect a bunch of smug
white, cisgendered, y-chromosomed assholes getting their privilege-and
sundry other parts-handed to them on a pike, to the roar of the woke
masses.
Fairey’s script is far too pat and ingratiating to matter much. It’s also
dated, referencing old Chicago news like the gentrification of Wicker Park.
The cast, however, manages to be delightful—especially an impish Keith
Kupferer as Roger. Set designer Jack Magaw has made a masterpiece of a
north-side apartment. And a vignette involving illicit drugs gives Senior
the chance to take everything to another level. At least temporarily. v
Through 7/29: Wed 7:30 PM, Thu 2 and 7:30 PM, Fri 8 PM, Sat 2 and 8 PM, Sun 2 PM, Tue 7:30 PM, no performances Wed 7/4 or Tue 7/17, 312-443-3800, goodmantheatre.org, $30-$75.
