# Red Bike gives a child’s-eye view of late-stage capitalism

https://chicagoreader.com/performing-arts/theater/theater-review/red-bike-backyard-theatre-company/

This apparently was my week for shows featuring young girls as protagonists (see my review of Dead Girl’s Quinceañera at the Goodman). Backyard Theatre Company, which is only in its second season, presents the Chicago premiere of Caridad Svich’s Red Bike, in which an 11-year-old girl rides the title object through her troubled town. At least, the role of Kid is played by a young woman (Sophie Berger) in Backyard’s production—Svich’s script indicates that “The performer(s) may be any gender and age (from late teens and above).” Red Bike Through 10/24: Thu–Fri 7 PM, Sat 3 PM; Be

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