Notes From the Field NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (121)
See it if thoughtful, insightful, portrayal of 17 different characters by the incomparable and smart Anna Devere Smith. Inspired to help education
Don't see it if one woman shows on a tough topic. - poor education link to incarceration. uses actual disturbing news footage to introduce characters
See it if you are a fan of Anna Deavere Smith or are interested in superbly reenacted testimonials from real-life events about the black struggle.
Don't see it if you are looking for light entertainment or are not interested in racial issues.
See it if you want to explore one of the most important issues facing modern America with a woman who singlehandedly invented a new brand of theatre.
Don't see it if you absolutely must have a full cast of actors, don't want to think about systemic racism, or don't enjoy call-and-response. Read more
See it if powerful critique of race and prison in america
Don't see it if don't like political stuff
See it if You want to learn about disadvantaged people in our society. You want to see the world through their eyes. You want to open your own eyes.
Don't see it if You are not interested in watching Ms. Smith present a serious documentary in which she plays all the characters.
See it if you're a Smith fan & have admired her past works and talent to create multiple characters, enjoy relevant, hot topic theater
Don't see it if One person shows are not your thing, you're not interested in the issue of how blacks and minorities are treated by the justice system
See it if You are a fan of Anna Deveare Smith, like one-person shows based on real life struggles, and are politically engaged.
Don't see it if You are looking for action or adventure, and don't like non-fiction performance. Read more
See it if You appreciate one-woman original shows with an extremely talent actress playing several roles AND you like current events depicted onstage.
Don't see it if You don't like confrontation.