In a terrifyingly realistic setup, the audience feels like they at the scene of the shooting — anyone might be the next victim.

Part of what affected me so much was the reality and rawness of it. Full of unrestrained profanity, frank discussions about the world and two fully nude sex scenes, there is something painfully honest about this performance.

By Emily Clement Playing at: Steppenwolf Theater, 1650 N. Halsted in Lincoln Park, through June 7. www.Steppenwolf.org Basic storyline: Carol is preparing her suburban London home for her extremely disabled son, Andy, and his 21st birthday. Her daughter, Claire, and her parents, Brian (John Mahoney of TV’s Frasier) and Pat, are coming over to celebrate. ...

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