Strange Cargo: The Last Voyage of the Demeter
co-production, Black Button Eyes Productions
and City Lit Theater
A World Premiere play by Timothy Griffin
Joseph Jefferson (“Jeff”) Award Recommended
Reviews for Strange Cargo
”The play is Directed with his typical macabre spirit and mysterious style by the Artistic Director of Black Button Eyes Productions, Ed Rutherford…Ed Rutherford’s Direction is just right for presenting Timothy Griffin’s creative take on the Legend of Dracula…without a doubt, this horrifying legend of Dracula will forever be remembered as one of City Lit’s finest productions.”
-Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review
“This world premiere presentation, directed by Ed Rutherford, is perfect for the Halloween season!...There are lots of nicely conceived and executed surprises throughout the show.”
-Julia Rath, Around the Town Chicago
“The crew tells their ghost story, a tale of horror written in the captain’s log and other details too terrible to commit to paper, with both acting verve and design finesse…a perfect spooky season treat. I would happily sit for their tale again.”
-Robert Eric Shoemaker, New City Stage
“The production, directed by Ed Rutherford, does a strong job in carrying out an interesting concept that largely succeeds…Griffin overall delivers a compelling narrative.”
-Christine Malcolm, Talkin’ Broadway
“City Lit’s collaboration with the immensely creative Black Button Eyes Productions adds much to this show, starting with the excellent directing of Black Button Eyes Ed Rutherford.”
-Mara Tapp