| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Excellent, riveting, soul-searching |
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Sat, May 26, 07 8:00 PM |
Geaniewebbie |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
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Our entire group found the play to be excellent. The casting was also exceptional. Bob and his wife played excellent believable roles. Willie was exceptional and the lead actor carried the play very well. The stage and lighting was also very good.
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EXCELLENT PLAY |
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Sat, May 26, 07 8:00 PM |
ocean11 |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
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REALLY ENJOYED SEEING THE PLAY. THE ACTORS WERE EXCELLENT. AS ALWAYS, I ENJOY COMING TO BILLY HOLIDAY THEATHER. I AM AN ADVID THEATHER GOER AND THIS LOCATION IS AMONGST MY FAVORIT TO ATTEND. |
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Better than expected |
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Sat, May 26, 07 8:00 PM |
KSProfession |
Unspecified |
30-39 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
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Excellent!! A must See |
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good "Girls night out" entertainment |
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Fri, May 25, 07 8:00 PM |
1Nyla1 |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
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My friends and I enjoyed "The Desire". There was a positive message that was within the story line. The actors were believable, which to me is an important ingredient. I would also have been comfortable taking teen-aged members of my family to see the play. |
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Real Life |
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Fri, May 25, 07 8:00 PM |
ladyoretha |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
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the play gave a real life story that everyone can relate. You could laugh, be anger, be sad, get hurt and still want the best result. we can carry accessive baggages for years and never discuss the issue but we need too. Many times we lost what life has to offer us as to holding back.
i could see this play again. |
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Date was skeptical but in the end enjoyed play |
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Fri, May 25, 07 8:00 PM |
slmonrose |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Individual |
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Date was skepticcal about play but once he saw it really enjoyed it and was glad he came. I too enjoyed the play and would recommend it. It was a great event for a Friday night date. |
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This production is ready for Broadway! |
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Fri, May 25, 07 8:00 PM |
SweetJMac |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Unspecified |
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I had not heard about the play prior to attending, nor had I attended any other events at the Billie Hoiliday Theatre. What a fantastic way to kick off the holiday weekend!
In a word, the play was OUTSTANDING! I am an avid theatre goer, and firmly believe that this play can hold its own against the productions that are now on Boadway. Each character was well-casted and brought to his/her role a strong level of authenticity that kept the audience hanging on their every word. It was easy to relate to the characters and their experiences, and their ability to engage in a inspective dialogue about issues affecting race, gender, relationships, politics, self-respect, social status, identity awareness and culture, without being "preachy."
My only disappointment came twice in the production --- once, when we had to take intermission, and the other, when the play was over. I wanted more!
Bravo! To the entire cast, the producers, writers and directors. The stage was simple, yet effective and the powerful ending opened the door for further dialogue and discussion amongst friends.
This production is worth seeing again. Although next time, I would sit further away from the door leading into the theatre, as I found the the entry of late comers to be rather distracting. Thankfully, the actors (the professionals that they are) were able to ignore these distractions and stay in character. The performers should be further credited for their abitity to maintain the integrity of the scene and their character, even when some audience members failed to control their emotions by yelling aloud in response to the characters' actions. With the strong emotions (inlcuding laughter) that the play evoked, it's no wonder that some people just could not control themselves.
I look forward to seeing more from each of these cast members.
Regards from,
Sweet JMAC |
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Good Times |
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Fri, May 25, 07 8:00 PM |
petrahailu |
Female |
20-29 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
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Entertaining, good cast and plot. Reasonable price for tickets. I would recommend this play/event to my friends. |
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Timely |
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Fri, May 25, 07 8:00 PM |
christik |
Female |
Unspecified |
Local |
Group of Friends |
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I thought the actors portrayed their characters well. The scenery was very well put together and you got the feeling that you were at the Hamptons. The audience were
singing along with the characters. It was not a sit and watch performance, but the audience got into the character, and the theatre was packed. It is a recommended show |
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A great way to end the week! |
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Fri, May 25, 07 8:00 PM |
Ademikota |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
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I knew very little about the play before attending, but was very pleased by the plot, characters and performance of the actors. The story was engaging, unfolded well through the climax, and ultimate conclusion. |
