Alice in Black and White

Enchanting, Educational, Delightful, Intelligent, Relevant

August 13th, 2016

See it if You want to feel connected to a wonderful artist you probably never heard of. She will reach out of the past and touch you.

Don't see it if You are not interested in history. You want a more intense, fast paced experience.

PATRICIA 3
Manhattan
65+ | Female

423 reviews

Absorbing, Entertaining, Intelligent, Thought-provoking, Relevant

August 10th, 2016

See it if you are interested in historical plays about mostly unknown people; this play will entice you to find out more about Alice and her work.

Don't see it if you dislike historical plays; you dislike slightly less than top professional productions with minimal scenery, good but not great acting.

Tony S 3
New York City
65+ | Male

155 reviews

Absorbing, Clever, Great singing, Edgy, Entertaining

October 2nd, 2018

See it if you enjoy story telling with your music. Jomama is a wonderful raconteur as well as a mesmerizing chanteuse. And can quickly change outfits.

Don't see it if you don't like cabaret or story telling with your music.

Chenango
New York City

101 reviews

Absorbing, Enchanting, Great acting, Great writing, Intelligent

October 2nd, 2017

See it if you love NY history, photography, love stories, theatrical staging and intelligent story-telling.

Don't see it if you want fluff.

Gracie 6344

14 reviews

100

Exquisite, Funny, Great acting

December 9th, 2016

See it if You love classics. Remodeled

Don't see it if No reason

Member 71903312
Mansfield

8 reviews

100

Absorbing, Clever, Delightful, Enchanting, Entertaining

July 9th, 2017

See it if See it if you can

Don't see it if You should see it

Critic Reviews (12)

Elisabeth Vincentelli |

August 7th, 2016

"The appealingly modest 'Alice in Black and White' straightforwardly tracks the life of this double pioneer...The show is at its best when it follows Austen at work and in love, especially since Kepler and Ellis have an affectionate rapport. Rice and the director lose their grounding when they tu...
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Marina Kennedy |

August 9th, 2016

"Beautifully written, splendidly directed, and featuring an excellent cast, this is one to see…Jennifer Thalman Kepler is superb as Alice Austen…’Alice in Black and White’ is an extraordinary testimony to Alice Austen's work, her lifestyle and her legacy. The intimate setting of 59E59 Theaters is...
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Cynthia Allen |

August 9th, 2016

"'Alice In Black and White' is an intimate portrayal of Alice Austen—an unconventional, daring, slice-of-life photographer who focused on 'Street Types of New York' for over 40 years. Robin Rice’s play is structurally uneven and confusing which detracts from a meaningful perspective of Austen’s c...
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Joel Benjamin |

August 10th, 2016

“Although awkward and obvious in moments, Rice’s play is an important tribute to a great artist. If ‘Alice’ inspires visits to the Alice Austen House in Staten Island it will have served an important benefit...Directed by Kathi E.B. Ellis, some of the acting, particularly at the beginning of the ...
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