The Day I Became Black NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (103)
See it if Opens a window into the maturing of a bi-racial child. Presented in a non-preachy way. Excellent acting and storytelling.
Don't see it if You don’t want your world view shaken.
See it if you like a one man comedic show with depth and wonderful pacing, thought provoking and relevant
Don't see it if you are easily offended by racial issues
See it if You're interested in a one-man show on racial issues from an engaging and charismatic performer.
Don't see it if You're expecting something particularly impactful that you haven't thought about before.
See it if You want racism explained. Want to understand what it is like to be biracial. The jokes and media are great. He did a great job!
Don't see it if You are offended by jokes about race. Or feel that comedy shows are your thing.
See it if you want to hear one man's poignant, funny, entertaining story of being biracial and how others dont usually see him the way he sees himself
Don't see it if you don't like one man shows.
See it if You want to be entertained while learning about identity struggles of a biracial man. Great energy
Don't see it if You can’t handle issues of race, class, police brutality. Read more
See it if you want to see a passionate performer, sharing his biracial experience. See it if you want to laugh a ton and think about race in America.
Don't see it if You don’t like intimate one-man shows. You should see it anyway, though! It’s fantastic!
See it if You want to understand how it feels to be bi-racial in a white privileged society. And I am white—I understand the unfairness.
Don't see it if You want a typical feel good show. This one puts it right in your face.
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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“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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