Separate and Equal

See it if you enjoy history presented in an extremely up close and personal way; you appreciate the choreography of basketball; you can concentrate

Don't see it if you don't like being in the middle of a fast moving, intense theater experience with an historical lesson; you only like musicals.

Also Not only does this show entertain, it is deeply moving in content, the characters are either extremely likable or dislikable, both stereotypical and yet unique. I was amazed at the skill and grace of the ballet-like moves within the confines of a slightly undersized venue. I highly recommend this show for a great theatrical experience.... Read more Read less

See it if you like what live theater is all about. Quite an experience. The melding of basketball. choreography and dialogue is exquisite.

Don't see it if tough language, segregation or being too close to the actors is not for you.

Also This production, like "Wolves", needs a large stage. The venue is my only complaint for the terrific production.... Read more Read less

See it if historical drama about racism & the effects of Jim Crow laws in 1950s Alabama; basketball game with well choreographed moves

Don't see it if want an uplifting show with happy ending; would be uncomfortable being extremely close to basketball action, want more character development

Also The seating was around & right up to a small basketball court. The game (played with imaginary ball) is frequently high energy but all the movements are choreographed (and acted) so well that the actors do not end up on top of the audience members.
The actors playing the young men also did a great job in conveying the tensions and emotional interactions between the youths.
I only had an issue with how some of the background information was brought out. It would help if the adult characters were more developed and the background stories more subtle.... Read more Read less

See it if you appreciate historical dramas presented in a unique way.

Don't see it if you like your history lessons to be a bit subtler.

Also There will always be studies of segregation because it never doesn't seem relevant. Although some of the metaphors in this are a bit on the nose, the story is effectively presented and very well staged with a simulated basketball game. The choreography of the players is very well done, and the seating of the audience makes you feel like you're part of the action. The performances across the board are quite good. There are some very powerful moments, even if you may find yourself a bit ahead of them. The ending might take things a few beats too far. I kept wanting them to cut to black before piling on 2 or 3 more shocking events. Still, for an 85 minute play, this is compelling stuff.... Read more Read less

See it if If you are interested in what segregation was like, political theater, American history, plays with a lot of physical action.

Don't see it if If you have no interest in seeing simulated sports onstage, If you don't like loud plays with a lot of movement,

See it if You love great acting, thought provoking creative theater.

Don't see it if You don’t want to enhance your creativity and understanding of how racially unjust America is.

See it if You want a moving play with authentic dialogue and an honest portrayal of segregation in Alabama at the tail end of Jim Crow.

Don't see it if You don't want an intimate seating/stage experience. You have trouble following along with thick Southern accents and slang.

See it if You like theater based on racial history in the south and don't mind watching a prolonged basketball challenge.

Don't see it if You don't want to see a sport on stage or aren't interested in plays about racial prejudice.