Daughters of the Mock NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (23)
See it if U want a most unusual subject about voodoo & family relationships strained by tradition in a new age. U want well acted intense drama.
Don't see it if U are uncomfortable with subject of sorcery. U just want light hearted comedy or musical type of show. Read more
See it if It made one think.. fascinating concept great acting no males in the cast
Don't see it if it needs more publicity.. at the old Pearl theater site
See it if You're looking for a challenging play that has the guts to explore complex themes revealing unsettling aspects of human nature.
Don't see it if You're looking for a simple play that shies away from the darker sides of the human experience.
See it if YOU LIKE SUSPENSFUL AS WELL AS INTENSITY THEATER TO ITS HIGHEST LEVEL.ALL THE CAST MEMBERS WERE ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC.A MUST SEE SHOW.
Don't see it if IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE A PLAY ABOUT WOMEN AND THEIR SITUATIONS AND FEELINGS ABOUT THEIR LIVES AS WELL AS THEIR INSECURITIES.
See it if You want an intense family drama.
Don't see it if You don't like all female casts.
See it if You enjoy seeing good acting by strong African-American women, with emotional and mesmerizing performances by the ensemble.
Don't see it if You want a logical realistic play or want something lighthearted. Read more
See it if You want to see a play about three generations of women and the secrets they maintain. You want to see some great intense acting.
Don't see it if You don't like a play that is based on three generations of women and some secrets that are a big part of their lives.
See it if you like plays that are intense and put a dark twist on the family dynamic.
Don't see it if you like light hearted shows or plays with an uplifting storyline.
Critic Reviews (4)
"Though 'Daughters of the Mock' seems to take place in the present, it gives the air of a past era, which at times becomes confusing, bordering on distracting. However, Denise Yvonne Dowse's direction keeps the stage active, mirroring the emotional journey of these five captivating actresses. The women all have excellent chemistry…Negro Ensemble Company consistently produces quality and timely theater by highly talented actors, and 'Daughters of the Mock' is no exception.”
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"A powerful drama...It’s horrifying, high-concept stuff that recalls Greek tragedy, but for the most part director Denise Yvonne Dowse and her actors keep the play grounded in the women’s emotional reality and maternal bonds...Edith Jason powerfully embodies Mau Mau’s dual natures as doddering hippie grandma and primordial goddess of the bayou...The four women make a powerful quartet...I feel like the production could have benefited from a more intimate setting."
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"Mason crafted a play that approximates the dimensions of a Greek tragedy but also infused it with 1970s black feminist sensibilities. Her language oscillates between poetic ritual and realistic discourse...Dowse directed a well-paced production in which the actors could fully explore the emotional range of their characters...Forty years later, it is worth reflecting on the trajectory of black women and their influence on African-American society and American culture at-large."
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"Directed by Denise Yvonne Dowse, this saga is a bit of a puzzle in its complexities...'Daughters of the Mock' is a drama filled with mysteries and concealment...Whether puzzled, confused, intrigued and/or entertained, 'Daughters of the Mock' is worth its unraveling. Go see it!"
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