“Verdin doesn't need to rely upon conceptual flourishes to make a splash. Instead, she builds the relationships between characters and text with careful attention to each small moment that reveals bigger truths about grief, joy, and everything in between, bringing audiences right up to the jagged edge of those emotional revelations.”

— Kerry Reid, Chicago Reader

“If you ask Georgette Verdin what she does, she will answer, ‘I direct plays.’ But she does much more than that ...”

— Tristan Bruns, Newcity Player 50

“Seat-gripping and immensely satisfying …

Director Georgette Verdin accepts this challenge as an opportunity to give audiences a master class in perfectly timed pacing and carefully orchestrated blocking.”

— Zac Thriffiley, Broadway World

"… [Verdin] once again shows her formidable skills at building narrative tension while subtly fleshing out the personal revelations and connections among the characters."

— Kerry Reid, Chicago Reader

“Georgette Verdin … has done a masterful job in her Northlight directing debut … skillfully guid[ing] this tension-filled production … prov[ing] once again that she’s a talented and creative director.”

— Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review

“Rarely have I been in the middle of an audience gasping at every twist and turn, making it clear that this opening night crowd was invested from beginning to end.”

— Lauren Katz, Third Coast Review

“Georgette Verdin … clearly understands misdirection … [and] doesn’t miss any opportunity to amp up the mystery.

… Verdin has a clear grasp of what this play needs to succeed.”

— Karen Topham, Chicago On Stage

"The surprise conclusion to this tale of a woman tormented by a gruesome sight she witnessed, just outside her window, will have theatergoers talking for hours after the final curtain."

— Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review

“If you’re a fan of ‘Only Murders in the Building,’ the comedy-mystery series on Hulu, you’ll enjoy Lucille’s Fletcher’s Night watch.”

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune

"… under the sure-fire direction of Georgette Verdin … [The Writer] is the anti-Barbie exploring the patriarchy, empowerment, and self-determination in a world without a hint of pink."

— Kerstin Broockmann, Buzz Center Stage

“The Writer is a shimmering example of why we go to theater.”

— Katy Walsh, The Fourth Walsh

“a gutsy look at theater itself, as seen through a feminist lens...caustic, unsparing, and entertaining ...”

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune

"enraging and engaging ... The Writer doesn’t let you look away."

— Catey Sullivan, Chicago Reader

“Director Georgette Verdin’s ensemble cast meticulously assembles this slice-of-life drama into moments so many would wish away ...”

— Amanda Finn, Chicago Reader

“… the naturalistic acting of the cast is stellar and goes a long way to drawing us deeply into their domestic world.”

— Anthony Neri, Picture This Post

“…a taut, entertaining two-character thriller . . . well-crafted, suspenseful [and] most of all . . . wonderfully directed and acted. 

. . . Georgette Verdin [is] a young woman who’s been directing like a seasoned pro on many off-loop stages recently and . . . on her way to a national career.”

— Jonathan Abarbanel, Dueling Critics on WDCB News (min 17:05)

“Director Georgette Verdin and the two costars skillfully balance suspenseful staging, complete with some hair-raising jump scares, and the raw emotions of a relationship under immense strain . . .

Under Verdin’s direction, the pacing of this production is exceptionally well done.”

— Emily McClanathan, Chicago Reader

“… Georgette Verdin directs the piece with a swift and intentional hand, with incredible attention to the details.”

— Regina Victor, Rescripted

“[Georgette Verdin] keeps the play moving meticulously through sharp, clear line delivery and breakneck pacing. It may surprise audience members that a debate about the nature of art can be so breathtaking and provocative. If playgoers don’t leave this production having been both entertained and inspired, they just haven’t paid attention. ”

— Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review

“The lure of Chagall in School is its success with balancing art, ideas and revolution while leavening those heady subjects with humor … Director Georgette Verdin is equally effective whether its intellectual debates or high jinks. ”

— Mara Tapp, MaraTapp.org

“Rivendell’s production of ‘Spay’ provides a welcome reminder of the powerful experiences to be had in storefront theaters and why Chicago’s performing arts scene is all the better for their return.”

— Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune

“… the pain and struggle of both sisters comes through with sharp poignancy in this well-acted production.”

— Kerry Ried, Chicago Reader

“Verdin’s creative staging shines from scene to scene …”

— Sierra Carlson, Rescripted

“… Georgette Verdin’s staging requires no star power.”

— Kerry Reid, Chicago Reader

“… what stands out immediately in this intimate two-hander is how the threat of solitude plays on these two women, with director Georgette Verdin’s direction highlighting the stark differences between when these women are together versus when they even sniff the potential of being left alone … Moss’s script and Verdin’s direction skillfully balance these notes against flashes of what could be.”

— Jerald Pierce, Chicago Tribune

“Georgette Verdin, Interrobang Theatre Project’s talented Artistic Director, deftly collaborates with Shattered Globe Theatre to tell a gorgeous, heartbreaking story that feels perfect for our times …”

— Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review

“… a wise, small and moving three-actor play … under the direction of the rising and very capable Georgette Verdin.”

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune

“Under the wise and thoughtful direction of Georgette Verdin, Gise and Taylor are both outstanding ...”

— Karen Topham, Chicago On Stage

“Nobody might have ever noticed the Herculean effort that goes into making a birthday party like this, until the pen of playwright Emily Schwend put it into a script that was lovingly massaged by Director Georgette Verdin …”

— Amy Munice, Picture This Post

“This is a show that deserves to be seen: a brilliant, vivid, original piece in a provocative production.”

— Karen Topham, Chicago On Stage

“Under Georgette Verdin’s divine direction this heavenly hit is impeccably cast.”

— Alyssa Dyksterhouse, PerformInk

“… Georgette Verdin’s direction is nearly perfect, coaxing the best out of every character and actor.”

— Lauren Whalen, Chicago Theatre Beat

“Director Georgette Verdin … displays an intelligent understanding of the complex situation and characters.”

— Lauren Whalen, Chicago Theatre Beat

“… 15 years on—at least in this excellent Interrobang Theatre Project production, extremely well acted under Georgette Verdin's crisp direction—the play effectively captures the eerie atmosphere of the historical moment it depicts …”

— Albert Williams, Chicago Reader