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BmoreMedia.com's Martha Thomas recently sat down with Resident Company Member Eric Berryman for a candid conversation about his upbringing in Baltimore, his training as an actor, and his role as "Booth" in the current Everyman production of Topdog/Underdog.   Explore further backstage >

Resident Company Member Eric Berryman sat down with WEAA's Marc Steiner of the Marc Steiner Show on Tuesday, May 14th to talk about the current production of Topdog/Underdog. Explore further backstage >

"Topdog/Underdog was was a smart choice for Everyman’s christening [of the new theatre], and a meaningful one. It’s a gripping tale for a wide variety of audiences, but, as some in the production have said, an important play for Baltimore audiences in particular to see," writes DC Theatre Scene critic Amrita Khalid.  "The two men have lived their lives as underdogs, and only in their ongoing sibling rivalry does one occasionally emerge as a top dog." Explore further backstage >

Topdog/Underdog is being given a "trenchant Baltimore premiere by Everyman Theatre," writes Baltimore Sun critic, Tim Smith.  "The 2002 Pulitzer Prize-winning Topdog/Underdog becomes a study in...a struggle that is as old as the story of Cain and Abel." Explore further backstage >

Topdog/Underdog "all leads up to an intriguing, thoughtful night of theater," writes City Paper's editor, Evan Serpick. "The actors, KenYatta Rogers as Lincoln and Eric Berryman as Booth, both give dynamic, deeply emotive performances."   Explore further backstage >

"Skillfully directed by Jennifer L. Nelson, Topdog/Underdog is simply riveting," writes Baltimore Post-Examiner's Anthony C. Hayes.  "No casting credit is given in the program, but hats-off to whoever brought these excellent actors together....the end result is a well-written, finely produced, perfectly acted play.  Highly recommended." Explore further backstage >

"[KenYatta] Rogers and [Eric] Berryman give masterful performances of men who believe life is laughing behind their backs," writes Broadway World critic, Dan Collins.   Explore further backstage >

"Picking to see the Baltimore area premiere of Suzan-Lori Parks' Pulitzer-Prize winning 'Topdog/Underdog' at Everyman Theatre is certainly a winning card in anyone's book!" writes Amanda Gunther of DC Metro Theater Arts. "This gripping realistic drama keeps you fully engaged from the flashy start to the climatic explosion of an ending." Explore further backstage >

City Paper recently profiled upcoming Spring productions around Baltimore, including Everyman's production of Suzan-Lori Parks' "Topdog/Underdog."  Eric Berryman, a Resident Company Member at Everyman and graduate of the Baltimore School for the Arts, will be featured in the show.  To read the entire article, click here.  Explore further backstage >