American Moor (Red Bull Theater) NYC Reviews and Tickets

82%

(142 Ratings)

Positive

89%

Mixed

11%

Negative

Members say

Great acting, Thought-provoking, Absorbing, Relevant, Intelligent

About the Show

This drama takes audiences into the audition room as an African-American actor responds to the demands of a white director presuming to better understand Shakespeare’s iconic black character, Othello.

From the show:

Keith Hamilton Cobb’s AMERICAN MOOR is the award-winning, tour-de-force new play that takes audiences behind-the-scenes and into the audition room as an African-American actor responds to the demands of a white director presuming to better understand Shakespeare’s iconic black character, Othello.

A passionate and poetic exploration, AMERICAN MOOR is an essential look at the experience and perspective of black men in America while challenging the capacity of theatre to make all people fully visible and embraced.

Show-Score Member Reviews (142)

Ambitious, Thought-provoking, Relevant, Intelligent, Great acting

See it if You like thwarted about the African American experience

Don't see it if You don’t like challenging theater

Timely,, Ambitious

See it if Substantive and deeply felt about an important subject relevant to all of us.

Don't see it if You don't want to deal with race

Riveting, Intense, Ambitious, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if you want to see a splendid performance even if it gets a bit tedious in the middle; you're familiar with Shakespeare's Othello

Don't see it if a one person drama isn't enough for you

Great acting, Entertaining, Absorbing, Clever

See it if you want to see great acting

Don't see it if you prefer a musical

Provocative, Repetitive, Thought-provoking, Relevant, Intelligent

See it if U want to see very good acting;are interested in an African-American actor's views of racism in American theatre.

Don't see it if u dislike one-person shows--the director's role is so small it is really a 1 person show; dislike repetitive shows and discussions of racism

Profound, Great acting, Ambitious, Absorbing

See it if You enjoy one man plays (the second man had a tiny role) and appreciate fine acting. Keith Cobb was superb.

Don't see it if You are totally unfamiliar with Othello and do prefer more action.

Passionate, Thought-provoking, Slow, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if Great writing & acting by a charismatic & emotive Keith Hamilton Cobb; topical, heartfelt, angry & clearly personal.

Don't see it if quick moving play slows down to the point I found myself getting antsy; picks up again & takes us to a poignant, sobering ending.

Clever, Intelligent, Thought-provoking, Funny, Great acting

See it if This is a well-written, well-acted near monologue (there’s a small “off screen” part) which is both funny and insightful.

Don't see it if You don’t like one-ish man shows or are looking for something light.

Critic Reviews (14)

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