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87%
(109 Ratings)
Positive
97%
Mixed
3%
Negative
0%
Members say
Relevant, Great writing, Absorbing, Great acting, Thought-provoking

About the Show

In this this world premiere drama, a young Nigerian postulant arrives at a New York City convent for refuge, prayer, and a new beginning on a hot and tumultuous day in the summer of 1964.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (109)

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116 Reviews | 53 Followers
100
Great acting, Great writing, Masterful, Must see, Substance & content!

See it if U want to be excited by excellent theater again! U want a brilliant script that is relevant & well directed with A+ acting.

Don't see it if U are afraid of religious & racial topics, dislike using your mind & heart to absorb serious drama. U want silly frivolous entertainment. Read more

435 Reviews | 60 Followers
99
Great writing, Masterful, Profound, Relevant, Funny

See it if DON'T MISS IT!! Great theatre!

Don't see it if DON'T miss it!! Great entertainment

140 Reviews | 22 Followers
98
Absorbing, Great acting, Great writing, Intense, Profound

See it if You want to see a relevant, intense, well written drama. Like plays that touch on controversial topics like race and religion.

Don't see it if You want a comedy or feel uncomfortable talking about topics like racism, violence (rape) or religion. Read more

60 Reviews | 3 Followers
97
Absorbing, Great acting, Great singing, Intelligent, Masterful

See it if Did not expect much from this off Broadway play but came away loving it. Amazing singing and smart way of exposing racism in a convent.

Don't see it if You expect flashy staging or a a fast paced play.

127 Reviews | 36 Followers
94
Must see, Profound, Relevant, Great writing

See it if Marvelous to witness such natural chemistry between every single actresses. Balancing sensitive topics of race and faith quite effortlessly

Don't see it if Quaint production happening inside of an actual church. Faith, especially judgment of character, is often questioned in this play Read more

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146 Reviews | 28 Followers
93
Great writing, Intelligent, Relevant, Resonant, Smart

See it if You enjoy a well written play about nuns during the race riots of 1964 in New York. How they felt inside the walls and in their hearts.

Don't see it if You don't want to watch theatre sitting in church pews. Have no curiosity about nuns lives, esp during the change. Read more

254 Reviews | 138 Followers
93
Absorbing, Great acting, Great staging, Great writing, Masterful

See it if You like an uber-talented ensemble transport you to another time and place with a razor-sharp script in staging by a deft director.

Don't see it if If you're looking for something easy. This play challenges you.

108 Reviews | 35 Followers
92
Resonant, Funny, Great writing, Great acting, Profound

See it if you want to see a profound, character driven new play that exposes racism where least expected. Brilliant writing surprises you with humor!

Don't see it if you're looking for a lavish production. This is a low budget, 1st production of a great play. The church is echo-ey, so sit up front. Read more

Critic Reviews (1)

On Stage Blog
January 25th, 2018

"A fascinating and timely piece of work. With conversations that are still familiar today, a wonderful cast, and a beautifully-written story, the world-premiere production is a must-see...Throughout the play, the stories of the nuns are told, giving each character solid motivations for their actions and providing a well of emotional depth...McCasland’s writing...is skillful and delicate, artfully creating both loud, shouted moments and intimate conversations between the characters."
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