The Day I Became Black NYC Reviews and Tickets

86%

(103 Reviews)

Positive

98%

Mixed

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Members say

Relevant, Funny, Thought-provoking, Entertaining, Clever

About the Show

Does a young comedian have to get rid of his whiteness in order to be the color he's "supposed" to be? Hear Bill Posley weigh in on the modern-day conversation about race from a unique perspective.

Member Reviews (103)

Ambitious, Relevant, Absorbing, Moving, Clever

See it if you'd like an intellig, funny, touching examin of race in America. Cross bet stand-up & theater. Engrossing. Some video. Charismatic Posley.

Don't see it if you're uncomfortable with topic of race. Some explicit language. Barebones stage, except for video screen. Some audience participation.

Relevant, Thought-provoking, Funny, Profound, Intelligent

See it if You like comedy with a strong social message. Smooth stand up style mixed with a personal story that’s unfortunately too relevant.

Don't see it if You don’t want your entertainment to have any sort of social conscience.

Raunchy, Indulgent, Edgy, Ambitious

See it if If you want to see as nother play on race, to be black with discrimination. Some funny parts to it.

Don't see it if If you dont want strong language or another play about racr. Some parts were very amateurish.

Must see, Thought-provoking, Edgy, Delightful, Clever

See it if adorable young men with big hearts make you want to listen because it's a great chance to learn and laugh while you are doing it.

Don't see it if you dislike solo shows in crowded venues. But once he moves to a bigger space you have no excuse.

Genuine, Funny, Thought-provoking, Relevant, Entertaining

See it if u want an honest, thoughtful & very funny stand-up memoir exploring America's racial identity obsession, w/equal laughs & social commentary.

Don't see it if u don't want an intimate theatre experience (in a basement cabaret/bar space); u bury your head in the sand when it comes to race in America

Myopic, Slow, Entertaining, Thought-provoking, Relevant

See it if Native one explains it all for you.

Don't see it if Myopic premise. Naive. Vacuum culturalism. No parent to offer a generational caution or concern?

Absorbing, Intense, Funny, Great writing, Relevant

See it if You want to see a play about race from an unique viewpoint w/a mix of serious commentary & hilarious comedy. You want an A+ performance.

Don't see it if You're uncomfortable w/discussions of race & some raunchy content. You don't want comedy mixed with social commentary.

Entertaining, Clever, Thought-provoking, Relevant, Absorbing

See it if Interested in the difficulties of a young man coming to terms with his biracial identity. Told with humor, sensitivity & charm by Posley.

Don't see it if uncomfortable with racial issues; some scenes of police brutality near the end might be jarring. Read more

Critic Reviews (2)

“A personal, historical and vivid exploration of race relations in the US is the goal here. Unfortunately, it goes off on tangents...The piece’s dramatic achievements are diluted by the tiresome diversions...Director Bente Engelstoft positions Posley with as much verisimilitude as possible leading to a smooth presentation accompanied by adept technical elements...Posley has a winning presence, a charming delivery and is an accomplished storyteller."
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For a previous production

“An astounding solo performance about growing up bi-racial in America. Posley is an incredibly charming and natural performer, and he warns us straight up: white people, you may get offended...Funny, engaging, and effortlessly talented...Told honestly and with incredible humor, and using video in a simple and effective way, Posley’s story will bring tears to your eyes and have you screaming with laughter. An hour of theatre you don’t want to miss!”
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