Reviews
Changing Channels 2026
Chicago Reader
"it’s an engaging (and sometimes enraging) story, thanks in no small part to Evans’s layered and convincing turn as Maggie, a journeywoman actor who seems to be carrying the brunt of breadwinning for her family.
"given Evans’s performance (herself a longtime stalwart of the storefront scene who is doing the best work I’ve seen from her here), that admiration is earned. Changing Channels treads familiar water, but given the currents of our times, that’s not a bad thing.."
- Kerry Reid
Changing Channels 2026
Buzz Center Stage
"Kat Evans as Maggie Carlin and Orion Lay-Sleeper as her comedic partner Eddie Gilroy are both absolutely terrific."
- Sarz Maxwell
Changing Channels 2026
Chicago Theatre & Arts
"Feeling the need for an actress who could stand up to him, Gleason liked to spar with Kelton who played a more aggressive and caustic Alice that was different from the later, more well known, stern but warm, preson portrayal by Meadows. Consequently, Evans gives us a more outspoken Carlin with a bit more Brooklyn attitude and fiery independence."
- Reno Lovison
Changing Channels 2026
Allie and the Afterparty
"Kat Evans and Orion Lay-Sleeper are a formidable pair playing the stars of the show, Maggie and Eddie...These two are comedy gold as they hit all their beats having us laugh at their sitcomesque antics.
" Evans and Skyler Tipton playing her husband, Peter, show us a couple with heads on their shoulders and a pair that support each other and their decisions.
- Allie Bugajski
Changing Channels 2026
Talkin' Broadway
"Evans skillfully captures the reality that Maggie not only excels at the game of comedy and the business of it, but she enjoys both. She is eminently lovable in all her sharp edges, thanks to the charm of Evans' performance. As good as Reeger's script is, though, it's easy to see that Maggie's intelligence and savvy might read as too good to be true in the wrong hands. Fortunately, Maggie is certainly in the right hands here."
- Christine Malcom
Glassheart 2025
Splashmags.com
"Roses to the cast...Kat Evans as Only the Lamp, is the strongest, staunchest supporter one could wish, with a gorgeous voice. "
- Debra Davy
Glassheart 2025
Chicago Tribune
"Evans and Carlson are delightful in their shared scenes, with Only's earnest cheerfulness providing a foil to the Witch's macabre desires. "
- Emily McClanathan
Glassheart 2025
Chicago Reader
"Evans’s performance as Only is particularly compelling, offering a polished portrayal of someone caught between two realities. "
- Katie Powers
Glassheart 2025
Third Coast Review
"This time, Only takes center stage and, with a luminous performance from Evans, she has a lot to say—and sing. "
- Devony Hof
Glassheart 2025
Around The Town Chicago
"Kat Evans amazes and amuses us with her beautiful singing voice and cherubic acting in the role of Only in the weirdly bizarre fairytale “Glassheart.” Otherwise known as Lamp, she lights up the room every time she takes the stage! "
- Julia W. Rath
Glassheart 2025
Entertaining Chicago
"Kat Evans in particular shines brightly as Only. This character goes on a journey unlike the others and Ms. Evans exudes a confidence and connection that truly stands out. At some points, you are unsure whether Only is as innocent as she appears or if she has an underlying nefarious quality, which could potentially change the trajectory of the show. I’ll let you watch and decide for yourself. "
- Alli Doubek
Glassheart 2025
Chicago Theatre and Arts
"Kat Evans literally lights up the stage with her ebullient optimism and pleasing nature... Evans' angelic voice make the interludes more than worthwhile."
- Reno Lovison
Glassheart 2025
Allie and the Afterparty
"Kat Evans delights us as the optimistic Only. She finds joy in her purpose of serving The Beast and finds ways to bring him and Aiofe closer together. She’s charming and easily convinces Aiofe she should stay. She coaxes The Beast out of his shell to interact with this potential love interest. She’s the glue that holds everyone together."
- Allie Bugajski
Interviews
Guest Respondent - 2025
Theatrical Shenanigans:
"You Bet Your Life"
Kat joins host Rachel Feeny Williams to discuss audio comedy "You Bet Your Life."
Panel Guest - 2024
Theatrical Shenanigans:
The Panel Presents
Kat joins host Rachel Feeny Williams and fellow guests Karim Kronfli, Jacquelyn Priskorn, and Phil McCullough to discuss The History Boys and other texts.
Interview - 2024
Who Gives A $#!*
Kat joins host Matt Muchowski to discuss Chicago Theatre, Chicago History, politics, and her play about 1874 heresy: Perseverance of the Saints. Hosted by Lumpen Radio
Interview - 2024
Wild, Weird
& Sometimes Normal
Kat joins host Brian McCoach to discuss politics, spirituality, and her Chicago history play Perseverance of the Saints.
Interview - 2024
The Great Collide
Kat joins hosts Rev. Jasmin Taylor and Rev. Leanne Noland to discuss interdenominational strife, American history, and the Chicago heresy trial of David Swing 1874.
Interview - 2021
You're On In Five:
The Art of Understudying
Kat joins hosts Elana Elyce and Scott Sawa to talk about understudying and the Chicago Theatre Scene. One of my favorite podcasts!