PRESS
2024
Praise for the Chicago premiere of The Thanksgiving Play at Steppenwolf Theatre:
“Nozicka, a Steppenwolf newbie, provides a delicious turn as a character completely unconflicted by her self-interest, and thus somehow the wisest…” Steven Oxman, The Chicago Sun-Times
“Francis and the equally excellent Nozicka have found the sympathetic center of their characters...” Chris Jones, The Chicago Tribune
“Lovely, talented newcomer to Steppenwolf Paloma Nozicka is drop-dead hilarious as Alicia. She truly captures the essence of the ‘professional’ actress who understands and embraces her mental limitations, while savoring the power she wields as an attractive and curvaceous young woman. The scene in which she tries to teach Logan how to become a pretty, more seductive and influential woman is genius.” Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review
“The characters aren’t deep, though interestingly enough, Nozicka’s seemingly shallow Alicia comes off as the most centered and relatable. (Nozicka also wrote the terrific play, Enough to Let the Light In, produced by Teatro Vista in 2022’s Destinos: Chicago International Latino Theater Festival at the Steppenwolf 1700 Theater.)” Kerry Reid, The Chicago Reader
“Think ‘Waiting for Guffman’ brought to life by top-shelf actors…including Paloma Nozicka (having a field day as Alicia, the guest actor from LA)…” Stephanie Kulke, Chicago Stage and Screen
“The fourth person in this quartet is Alicia ( Paloma Nozicka is dynamite in this role)…Three of these performers are regulars at Steppenwolf, and I can only imagine that Ms. Nozicka will soon join the ranks. [She can] convey her message with just the turn of her head. Watch closely and you will see for yourself…” Alan Bresloff, Around the Town Chicago
“Nozicka makes the most of her Steppenwolf debut and is a talent to watch…” Frank Sennett, Chicago Culture Authority
