salt. (Under the Radar 2020)

See it if you're a person of color (85% were white on Jan. 10); you'd like to understand the corrosive effects of racism; you've faced discrimination

Don't see it if you expect a polished script; you favor light-hearted entertainment; you hate wearing safety goggles during a performance

Also Weaknesses in the script: where to begin? Sigh.
The triangle onstage represents the U.K., Jamaica, and Ghana, where black slaves were captured & shipped to work on Jamaican sugar plantations.
My personal history (born in London, raised in Jamaica) made me interested in "Salt."

Let's be clear: a heavy emphasis on the causes of black rage, frankly, will not be for the adult who attends theatre for entertainment and fun.

However, this script lacks cohesion, depth, and dramatic impact. Too many of the anecdotes are let-downs -- even pointless.

Example #1: much is made of being enraged by "Where are you from?" Since I often get that question & I ask that question, I find it nothing to mount a soapbox over.

Example #2: much is made of the racism encountered on the ship to Ghana, sadly told (tho repetitious). When they arrive, they spot 3 African teens on deck. Big build-up. What do the girls say? They say, "Hi."

I'm interested to hear what Caucasians thought of "Salt."... Read more Read less