Random Acts

See it if You have a sensitive soul.

Don't see it if If you are a racist of any kind. If you are not open.

See it if you are interested in race relations you like one-woman shows you like looking at issues from different perspectives

Don't see it if you want a lot of action you like musicals you don't believe that reverse discrimination exists

Also I love the way the artist portrayed herself at different ages--very convincing.

The movement was well-choreographed

I was touched by the story.... Read more Read less

See it if Lovely enactment of child’s perspective on racial strife. Emotional, spiritual, full of joy & hope even in dark moments. Beautiful ending.

Don't see it if You don’t enjoy solo shows. You are uninterested in a child’s viewpoint. You want more drama, rather than sad life experiences.

See it if you like engaging story telling and relevant topics.

Don't see it if you don't like one person shows.

See it if enjoy a one-person show that is energetic, unique and provocative

Don't see it if you're lookingh for an eveing of light, fluffy fare

See it if You enjoy personal stories and how they relate to historical times. This story reflected on the actress's experience during civil rights era

Don't see it if You don't like one person shows, especially where they portray several different characters.

See it if You can relate to growing up in the ‘60s or are interested in personal stories from that era

Don't see it if You don’t like a single actor playing multiple roles or are looking for a deep analysis of the subject matter

Also I was lucky enough to see a postshow talkback with the writer/actor and a college professor who teaches black studies and a course called “Whiteness” which added alot to the experience... Read more Read less

See it if you like one woman plays

Don't see it if you miss being entertained

See it if You like one woman memoir shows with a political statement

Don't see it if Don’t like shows topical for the 60s and 70s

See it if Like a look at tensions & complex racial relations as seen thru eyes of white minister's daughter in the 60s-70s. Sense memory is good here.

Don't see it if Don't want to spend long time with her as a young child w little adult reflection after she grows up. Expect more story about MLK/riots.

Also I liked this very ambitious play (Renata wrote as well as performed it) and her good skill as an actor. (She's pretty fluid switching from character to character.)

I think I had a different expectation for the show after reading the company-supplied blurb. What it is is a series of recollections, mostly from her very young days up to her high school dance, and NOT an analytic dive into the extreme racial tensions in the south side of Chicago at the time.

And, while I thought Renata handled the multi-characters well, her theatrical interpretation of herself as a child was a little too cloying for me.

The story deserves a retelling, and this serves that purpose. It's a worthy effort and worth-seeing.

I do have a wee nit. The staging needs to be edited. Too much switching side-to-side indicating 2 characters in conversation and too much walking around the bench. I liked the use of music, song, and dancing.... Read more Read less

See it if you're interested in a young white person's POV on 70's race relations and you want to support actors creating their own work.

Don't see it if you feel uneasy about a privileged person's perspective on hot button issues.

See it if you'd like to hear abt racial tensions in Chicago 1960s-70s. Impressions of 5/6 yo and of minister-dad. Strong beg/ending...mushy middle.

Don't see it if you want high interest thru-out. Some dull portions (cut Hills Are Alive). Late payoff is touching. Religious underpinnings. Cloying as kid.

See it if You enjoy one-woman shows that explore racial issues. The performance is enhanced by sounds, music and staging.

Don't see it if you prefer elaborate sets and costumes. This production requires imagination & a willingness to follow the performer back in time and place.

See it if You like plays based in history and the changing times of the 60’s as seen through the eyes of the young playwright/actor.

Don't see it if If you don’t like one actor plays or those based in racism.

See it if you like intimate, stripped-down, one-woman shows sharing personal stories in an entertaining way. I do, and Renata is captivating.

Don't see it if you're expecting plot, scenery, traditional drama etc.

See it if Beautifully performed and deeply moving.

Don't see it if Don't go if you afraid of being confronted with difficult subject matter.

See it if you are interested in an account of the Civil Rights era as seen through the eyes of a 5 year old white girl.

Don't see it if you don't like solo shows

See it if You can appreciate a one woman show and you want to hear a wonderful recollection of being a young why're woman during the 60s and 70s.

Don't see it if If you don't appreciate a one woman show or if you don't want to hear about reverse discrimination.

See it if you enjoy one-woman shows that are personal and nostalgic and family-oriented as well as socially relevant.

Don't see it if you prefer shows with larger casts and are more interested in fictional stories.

See it if If you’re interested in a a kind of stream of consciousness play through the eyes of a child, commenting on racial bias in the mid sixties,

Don't see it if You are looking for something light and fluffy or you don’t like one actor shows.

Also It was at times both delightful, nostalgic and sometimes heart wrenching. It could use a wee bit of editing, but in all it was mesmerizing and thought provoking. Thank you Renata Hinrichs for sharing your story.... Read more Read less

See it if You like creativity, and out-of-the box acting and thought-provoking writing. Renata Hinrichs is extremely talented; Wonderful talk-back!

Don't see it if You are not open to hearing about the Civil Rights movement from personal memoirs.

See it if A beautifully written and acted one woman show about her childhood experiences growing up during the civil rights era in Chicago. Memorable!

Don't see it if Do not see it you do not like solo shows.

See it if You are interested in the story of a woman's life while she was growing up in the civil rights era in the 1960s and in 1978.

Don't see it if You dislike solo performances and bare bones set designs, or stories concerning race relations.

Also The actress played multiple roles very well, and I found her story quite interesting. There was a talk back afterwards as well as a display of photographs of Renata, whose life story in this play was about, growing up.... Read more Read less

See it if racial situation in 1960/70 perceived by a kindergarten, later a high school, girl; Solo show, with strong “theatre clown”; strong ending

Don't see it if Writing is not as strong as her acting, some parts fall into the trap of casualness; could be more condensed;

See it if You want to see a fabulous one woman show. Shows through a young white child's eyes confusing world of discrimination. Very touching

Don't see it if If you dont like one person shows, or dont want to hear about reverse discrimination