The Maturation of an Inconvenient Negro (or iNegro)

See it if you’re interested in the fate of young black men in our society, or the fate of 1 particular young black man & his very private demons.

Don't see it if you don’t enjoy solo shows, or only like those that aspire to the dramatic; in form, this one feels like very serious stand-up.

Also Anyone interested in the particular problems that young black men face in our society will want to see this show. The deeply affecting writer-performer expresses himself at times with the power of a poet, & at other times with the power of a philosopher. For me the drawback to fully embracing the piece is: It remains a captivating narrative, a deadly serious standup comedy routine. The playwright has not yet found the drama available to him, even in the solo form, in probing the 2 central conflicts he presents, one with his largely absent father & the other with the bottle. Because of this, the almost peaceful resolution at the end feels not fully earned. Still, as standup goes, this one packs a gut punch.... Read more Read less