Steadstyle Chicago
	April 2008 Theatre Review by Meghan Gillogly
	Looking for a Ticket Broker? Check out the hottest broadway tickets from Gotickets.com Omniscience Critical Evaluation: *** out of **** "Omniscience" at Stage Left Theatre starring Cat Dean, Christine Gatto, Cory A. Krebsbach and Brian Plocharczyk. How would you react if your life and everything you said or did was carefully thought out and predetermined by an "eye in the sky?".  This story about a man under constant corporate and government surveillance editing a war documentary raises the questions of self-discovery and the truths about the world around us.  It takes a multi-media angle using film and sound effects that you don't see too often in live theater to tell a story.  The cast is small like the space itself of the theater but sufficient to convey the relationships of corporations to that of a war vet coming home to struggle through post-traumatic stress disorder.  Anna (Cat Dean) portrays in a very physical manner the woes of the physical and psychological scars war often puts on a person.  The concept of paranoia that everyone around you is out to get you and that any type of loud disturbance that may have been caused by something as trivial as a garbage truck unloading debris was seemingly pulled from the core of her being.  Yoou tend to get lost in her story of rage and insanity.  Beth (Christine Gatto) brought an element of callous genuity into the story rightfully so as she was the person to oversee the tasks of "integrating" Anna back into society as well as making sure Warren (Cory A. Krebsbach) properly put together the war documentary, as intended by "Channel One" (the fictional corporation of the story).  Gatto's interpretation of this character was that of an experienced actor and she came to be one of the strongest forces that tied the characters together in an almost ambivalent way.  Overall, the play went by fast as you were engaged not only with the actors but the assets of the film that the actors were able to communicate with in some scenes.  Many theaters are taking advantage of their opportunities to use their free speech in a revolutionary manner to depict the destruction and consequences war brings.  "Omniscience" is an interesting look at a not so favorable topic and is worth seeing unfold and piece together. "Omniscience" is about two hours long with one 10 minute intermission.  It premieres at Stage Left Theatre, 3408 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago from April 15-May 24, 2008.  Tickets are $20-$25, student, senior, and industry discounts with valid ID's are offered. For more details about group rates or discount info the box office is 773-883-8830 or www.stagelefttheatre.com.   About Meghan Gillogly Meghan Gillogly was born and raised in Florida and has been involved with the arts since the age of two years old.  She started as a dancer in everything from tap, jazz, ballet  and some ballroom and taught in Orlando for a year.  She had the opportunity to study and perform with the Sarasota Ballet of Florida, with Frank Hatchett, a master choreographer from NYC, and danced on Disney's Cinderella castle stage.  She became involved with the theater at nine years old with a local community theater and was hooked ever since.  Throughout high school she performed  in many classic plays including "Guys and Dolls," "Me and my Girl," "Once Upon a Mattress," and "Good News".  After high school, she attended and studied musical theater at Florida State University, Florida Southern College, American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, and is currently enrolled at Columbia College here in Chicago to complete her Bachelor's degree.  She also had the pleasure of studying with Michael Pieper at Second City, a talented and colorful director.  She moved to Chicago two years ago and loves it!  Meghan has had experience with creative and analytical writing most recently when reviewing "Massacre" at the Goodman Theatre this past spring for class.   Upon graduating from Columbia, Meghan plans to pursue a professional career as an actress on stage and film and is excited at the great opportunities Chicago offers to all of the arts professionally.   She is grateful for the opportunity to work with Steadstyle and see some of the world's best actors perform here in Chicago.  She also looks forward to not only experiencing the performances but becoming educated as she is a budding actress herself!