ColorStruck
Closed 1h 15m
ColorStruck
79

ColorStruck NYC Reviews and Tickets

79%
(22 Ratings)
Positive
86%
Mixed
14%
Negative
0%
Members say
Thought-provoking, Relevant, Absorbing, Funny, Entertaining

About the Show

Comedian/actor/broadcaster Donald E. Lacy Jr.'s one-man-show offers an autobiography of a sensitive, light-skinned African American man growing up in Oakland during the height of the Black Pride movement. 

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Show-Score Member Reviews (22)

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98 Reviews | 18 Followers
90
Absorbing, Thought-provoking, Resonant, Relevant, Funny

See it if You’re interested in an inside look at an experience of a person of color dealing with race in America. Times have not drastically changed

Don't see it if you are comfortable with how you see race relations and are not interested in the historical elements in relation to current events. Read more

62 Reviews | 11 Followers
88
Absorbing, Relevant, Thought-provoking

See it if you like plays that take on social issues and political issues.

Don't see it if you don't like plays about social and political issues

219 Reviews | 30 Followers
86
Intelligent, Funny, Entertaining, Absorbing

See it if If you have an interest about looking into racism and where we are today...

Don't see it if If you live in a bubble and are not open to all perspectives of racism in the United States

287 Reviews | 32 Followers
86
Funny, Absorbing, Thought-provoking, Relevant, Powerful

See it if you'd like to see the serious subject of institutional racism dealt with in a humorous but intelligent manner

Don't see it if you don't like one man shows, especially those that may provoke you

683 Reviews | 161 Followers
84
Political, Personable, Timely, Funny, Sharply observed

See it if you'd like to see stand-up comedy used to express what being a black man in the US has been like for the past half century.

Don't see it if you're looking for a fully formed play. Read more

1122 Reviews | 324 Followers
82
Thought-provoking, Relevant, Intelligent, Ambitious, Absorbing

See it if you like comedy with a message. This is a stellar performance using many projected images to define the need for dialogue on "race" issues.

Don't see it if you do not enjoy one-person performances even though this one is brought alive with many individuals mentioned and projected.

247 Reviews | 61 Followers
82
Absorbing, Intelligent, Profound, Thought-provoking, Relevant

See it if you are interested in history from a personal viewpoint of a black kid/man growing up/living in Oakland, CA backed up by great projections.

Don't see it if you are not interested in how black people were treated in the 60s, 70s etc. and unfortunately too often are still treated in 2019. Read more

267 Reviews | 52 Followers
82
Powerful, Relevant, Thought-provoking, Absorbing

See it if You're interested in black U.S. history from a personal viewpoint. This solo show isn't shy in expressing a viewpoint that should be heard.

Don't see it if You can't tolerate criticism of right wing politics.

Critic Reviews (2)

BroadwayWorld
March 2nd, 2020

"'COLOR STRUCK' at Theater for The New City"
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Black Star News
March 11th, 2019
For a previous production

“Directed by Sean San Jose...Donald Lacy holds the audience in rapt attention. He makes the audience chuckle when he recants memories of his grandmother...Lacy tells his tale in a mirthful way but yet is deeply serious. He does not offend but he does not hold back either...’ColorStruck’ is a play that strikes at the heart of a 'racist America' and its oppression of people of color. Its truth should not be ignored, so please go see it.”
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