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“Chilcote is a skilled physical actor who opens the production in a 10-minute freeze, holding the crown in an outstretched hand. She flows sinuously among the other actors, sometimes at a distance, other times intimately close, maintaining a serene, dispassionate expression. She tangibly shows God “as an active presence in the messy, delicate, and dangerous political situation,” as Miller comments in his program note.
“LadyM is a powerful piece of theatre about an important topic that has been hidden, shunned and shamed for far too long. But it doesn’t hector or preach. It is a loony – no lunar – laugh-fest that leads to some novel ways of looking at something half of us experience.”
DC Metro Theatre Arts, “LadyM”, Co-Devisor, The Welders
“Francesca Chilcote… the amorous Signora Zelda Bottomdollar, manages to combine glamor and zany comedy in equal measure, for example when she faints gracefully on the sofa–flat on her face.”
DC Metro Theatre Arts, “The Great Commedia Hotel Murder Mystery, Faction of Fools Theatre Company
Antonia is played with relish by Francesca Marie Chilcote and watching her wobble on edge of disaster and narrowly escape with her ridiculous stories is a chief pleasure of the show. Chilcote luxuriates in Antonia’s calculating playfulness and is a consistent delight to watch.
DC Metro Theatre Arts, “Can’t Pay, Won’t Pay”, Nu Sass Theatre Company
“Francesca Chilcote is hilariously ribald.”
DC Metro Theatre Arts, “The Cherry Orchard”, Faction of Fools Theatre Company
Francesca Chilcote had a hilarious, frantic turn as Aladdin’s mother.
DC Metro Theatre Arts, “Aladdin and The Wonderful Lamp”, Adventure Theatre MTC
“Silent Reflections is an animated show, with a side of bitter satire that’s as classy as its monochromatic presentation. It is, indeed, silent (well, mostly)…The full result is pure poetry…Chilcote stands out for her ability to reconnect with the childish wonderment of Womanhood.”
DC Theatre Scene, “Silent Reflections” Co-Devisor, Women from Mars