Star Tribune - Somewhat Recommended

"...Hatcher's play, his latest, had its premiere Friday night at Illusion Theater in Minneapolis. The production, directed by Michael Robins, has a modest charm but this staging never really finds the dance of rhythms that Hatcher likely intended when he wrote the script."
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How Was The Show - Highly Recommended

"...The play is a nice twist on the caretaking theme, balancing clever, funny and heartwarming with twangs of real pain. There’s much truth in what the play says. Whether you know first-hand what it means to be a caretaker or not, it’s a production worth seeking out, but do it soon."
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Aisle Say Twin Cities - Recommended

"...Through all of their struggles to keep their lives on the rails, Hart and Levin both play their roles with a restraint that makes clear all that is being left unsaid. Director Michael Robins handles the material with care and good-humor, making What’s the Word For feel like a labor of love in its script, production, and content. As we find out more about each character, we start to fill in our own mental crossword puzzles. Where is the intersection between self-care and obligation to others? What is the difference between a job and a vocation? What’s the word for a relationship that emerges, not through conversation, but through so many years of shared moments?"
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