"A thorough delight. . . . Everything is pitched perfectly by this ultra-talented ensemble of 13. ( Note to Chicago actors: Learn a musical instrument to up your chances of employment. ) . . . Everyone in the cast delights through his or her judicious mugging and cheery willingness to go to the extremes of their characters' messy downfalls."

—Scott C. Morgan, Windy City Times (Highly Recommended)

"Smart, well-crafted, stylized comedy is devilishly hard to pull off. It's a testament to Strange Tree that they continue to make it look so easy."

—Kerry Reid, Chicago Reader (Recommended)

Winning, wide-eyed weirdos Carol Enoch and Matt Holzfeind as the twins anchor a crack cast of crackpots. Schwartz's company, Strange Tree, renders her plays with an immersive enthusiasm that serves to mask minor flaws in her writing; though Elephant 's second act meanders a bit, we're coasting on so much goodwill we hardly notice.

—Kris Vire, TimeOut Chicago (Recommended)

"...This show is well-written, surprisingly clever and filled with humor, rich characters and excellent performances. There is much to admire and laugh at in this special show. You need to experience an Emily Schwartz comedy to see a wonderful new voice emerging. This is a delightful, fun show. Laughs and cleverness abound—The Strange Tree Group does Chicago storefront theater proud."

—Tom Williams , Chicagocritic.com (Highly Recommended)