| Rating |
Date Attended |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age [v] |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Bravo!!!
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| Fri, May 25, 07 8:00 PM |
Cherise |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| The story plot was excellent. The moral of the story brillant. Desire continuous reminded many to stop being something that you are not. As a person from the City projects (Van Dyke to be exact), I could relate to the many people I grew up with who wish to forget where they are from. Eventually, your past will show up again and again.
I loved Desire. Please keep these excellent plays running. |
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An excellent evening of quality theatre.
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| Fri, May 25, 07 8:00 PM |
kecole |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| The Desire had a great balance of comedy with thought provoking moments. The entire cast was excellent and the overall production was well done. The storyline was believable with just the right parts exagerated to really bring the points home.
It asked the right questions in terms of what are our responsibilities to those in our family who are less fortunate. |
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Support Black Theater
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| Fri, May 25, 07 8:00 PM |
rochdale |
Male |
40-49 |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
| The actors and actress did a good. |
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The Desire was a very engaging play
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| Fri, May 25, 07 8:00 PM |
GBirch |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| The curtain opened exactly at 8pm and the play held our attention from the first line thru the last line.
The actors were professional and the play was well written with twists and turns that made the audience gasp.
The scenery was well done, the theatre was clean and the set up was open seating, we had good seats (one man and three women in my group). I am a repeat patron of the Billie Holiday Theatre and definitely recommend their productions.
The Zerve ticketing process was very convenient and I was able to pick up the tickets before show time. |
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What a Play!!!!
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| Fri, Jun 15, 07 8:00 PM |
msvailes |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Other |
| Although this Play was highly recommended to me, I couldn't imagine something of this magnitude playing off Broadway. Way, way, way off-Broadway. Living in the suburbs, I was a bit reluctant to travel to downtown brooklyn to see a Play. I was so glad I made the trek.
I rate this Play alongside any of the Broadway shows I've seen. Magnificently performed. The actors were A+. Very professional, very real characters. I can't say enough about it. I was blown away. My only disappointment was to look around the theatre and see it not full to capacity. A play of this magnitude is deserving of a full audience. If you haven't seen it, run, don't walk to get your ticket before it leaves. |
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I would highly recommend this play
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| Sat, Jun 9, 07 8:00 PM |
trayjay75 |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| I really enjoyed The Desire. It had all the elements of an engaging play. It had moments that were funny and moments that were serious. The subject matter was very relevant. The actors were great as well!!!! Kudos to Jackie Alexander!!!!!!! |
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Fantastic show - great value!
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| Sat, Jun 9, 07 8:00 PM |
mmhood |
Male |
30-39 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| This was my second time visiting the Billie. The entire play was beautifully written and performed. Funny, sad, exciting, dramatic - it has a little of everything. As a New Orleans native, the parts of the play focusing on Katrina and the politics surrounding it were dead on - Thanks Jackie Alexander! And for the price, it's a real gem. Stop Off - Broadway for an evening and check out Brooklyn's finest community theatre: The Billie Holiday Theatre! |
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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 |
| Excellent!! A must See |
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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 |
| 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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Great Laughs with a Meaningful Message
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| Sat, May 26, 07 8:00 PM |
LaFleur |
Female |
20-29 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| -Great commentary on Hurricane Katrina, without being too preachy
-Very funny and true to life
-Great acting, and well written |
