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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
"'COLOR STRUCK' at Theater for The New City"
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“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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