Blood Boundary

See it if you enjoy historical dramas, especially dealing with minorities and underrepresented stories.

Don't see it if you can't handle blatant racism on stage.

See it if You are interested in a play that is set in Oklahoma around the Tulsa Race Riot and how one family deals with this.

Don't see it if You are not interested in a play that deals with historical events of the worst race riot in U.S history and brings it to the stage.

Also There is a lot going on in this performance and if you can't follow the family relations just enjoy the show. There were some interesting things that family members found out about themselves, especially Virgil who kept talking about if you have one drop of blood....... I will let you find out the rest in the play. The costumes were great and the staging was simple but very effective.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see some great acting in a play that centers around racial tensions in Oklahoma during the 1920's.

Don't see it if You want something lighter and funny. Although there are some laughs, it's a serious piece about racial injustice and mistaken identities.

Also It is sometimes difficult to follow the familial relationships in this play. So be prepared to be somewhat confused throughout.... Read more Read less

See it if You are interested in the story of the massacre, which isn't well known. The show has potential, but I would've liked more focus on the riot

Don't see it if You can't handle somewhat uneven acting or a script referring to a number of extraneous characters that you never see.

See it if You want to see a historical racial drama with wonderful actors who gave a touching performance. Minimalistic staging that worked well.

Don't see it if You are disturbed by use of slang racial terms or not into historical dramas

See it if You can overlook the puerile acting. The story is fascinating and deserves to be told. The Trilogy is a vital window into race history.

Don't see it if You want to stay ignorant of this little known time/place/racial divide/laws. The Greenwood Massacre

Also This is a fascinating gateway into the life of it's playwright and her introduction to her own history which she then uses to educate us about this 1920's era shameful chapter in American and First Nation history entwined with Black/White racial relations. Also addressed are the rise of the KKK, the use of Jim Crow Laws and the Dawes Rolls used to further splinter the tentative balance of power and undermine the rise of a Black middle class which could not be tolerated.

The repositioning of the Tulsa Race Riot of 1921 to the more correct Greenwood Massacre reflects our ongoing struggle to
reconcile history through a multicultural lens rather than the history of the winning side.... Read more Read less

See it if Its heart is right on racial issues, but that's just not enough to overcome the awkward writing, directing and acting by the young leads.

Don't see it if you're looking for an intense, insightful or uplifting theatrical experience.

See it if you can follow the confusing relationships (even with the family tree enclosed in the program) there is just too much going on.

Don't see it if you want a more polished production with more consistently good actors.

See it if I went in not knowing what to expect and was blown away by the caliber of the writing and acting in this show. Highly recommend

Don't see it if You don't like shows that deal with intense historical subject material

See it if you want to understand the complex relationships among and tensions between Cherokee, blacks & whites leading to Greenville Massacre in OK.

Don't see it if inter-racial/gender violence, politically incorrect language, interracial sexual relatons, stiff/awkward acting, 2 hr plus interval disturb

Also Tony White's performance was authentic and excellent.

See it if an ok portrayal of a certain point in history and relations between cultures

Don't see it if you want to see something more polished

See it if You are happy watching an amateur production.

Don't see it if You expect a professional work.

See it if Important historical race relations crises capture your interest. The staging/costuming limits surpassed by talented acting/writing

Don't see it if Fully developed theatrical production is a must for you and our sad history of race relations isn't of interest yo you

See it if you like plays based on true events and enjoy thorough exploration of the tension among different people in the 20's that has meaning today.

Don't see it if you are bothered by some uneven acting and or tons of dialogue. There are a lot of scene changes in a show that could use some editing.

See it if You can overlook an interesting moment in history that needs editing

Don't see it if You're looking for a fully realized production

See it if Drama's about important events captivate you and your willing to overlook so so performances

Don't see it if You are looking for big staging or strong acting to support the strong topic.

See it if You are fascinating by racial issues.

Don't see it if You are easily bored or confused.

See it if you care for amateurish production in an uncomfortable black box venue

Don't see it if No ifs or buts.Don't!!!

See it if performance captures a horrific time in American history. Brilliant acting by Neil Brown as the racist antagonist. Hats off to playwright.

Don't see it if A quick study of the incident (timing) is advised otherwise may confuse. Simple staging and average acting with a couple of exemptions.

See it if you are interested in exposure to race relations in the US - interesting story - fell short otherwise

Don't see it if Story details were somewhat complicated to follow relations of characters, acting and staging weak

See it if You are interested in the history of racism in the U.S., plots about family secrets, and Black and Cherokee communities.

Don't see it if You are not interested in exploring ideas about racism and white supremacy at the beginning of the 20th century.

See it if You're interested in relevant historical events that need to be brought to light and you've got a little more than two hours to kill.

Don't see it if Given our current political climate, you're expecting a relevant, well paced, clearly written piece that will pull you in.

Also Perhaps I needed to see the other parts of the trilogy but Blood Boundary was, for me, very confusing which diminished the power of the story. Some characterizations seemed oddly amateurish and, not knowing the actors, I couldn't tell if they were rooted in character choices. The last scene provided important exposition that was key to piece and seemed to move the cast to tears. Unfortunately, the actress reading the letter internalized so much that, from where I was sitting in the last row, I couldn't see her face or hear much of what she was reading. Disappointing over all.... Read more Read less

See it if You like dramas that review what racially motivated actions renders. See it if you like characters that change & learn needed lessons.

Don't see it if You aren’t sensitive to what minorities face because of bigotry or simply don’t care.

See it if you have friends in the cast.

Don't see it if you want to be entertained and involved.

See it if history, family and truth matters.

Don't see it if Can't think of a reason why you shouldn't.