One Drop NYC Reviews and Tickets

66%

(15 Ratings)

Positive

33%

Mixed

60%

Negative

Members say

Slow, Disappointing, Cliched, Relevant, Confusing

About the Show

The politics of "passing" in post-war Louisiana come to life through the story of a young man who could be held back by hate, but is led forward by love.

Inspired by the playwright's actual family history, 'One Drop' tells the story of a family torn apart by racism but ultimately reunited. Born out of wedlock to a white woman and a Black man in 1876, the play's central character, Charley Cade, is exiled from his biological mother's plantation home before he was even born. Raised by an adoptive Black mother, adolescent Charley inherits the task of "passing" for white because of his light skin. But to whom is Charley loyal? His adoptive mother, LaTessa, who withheld knowledge of Charley's biological past for his life's sake, and who represents to him the Black community that nurtured him? Or to his white peers, to whom "one drop" of non-white blood is enough to justify murdering him?

Show-Score Member Reviews (15)

100

Great acting, Funny, Entertaining, Absorbing, Clever

See it if You are interested in a facet of history.

Don't see it if You are not interested in historical information.

100

Great writing, Relevant, Riveting, Great music & band, Educational/inspirational

See it if U are interested in shameful American history of slavery & discrimination. U like folk opera about love & hope;enjoy overcoming odds.

Don't see it if U can't deal with topics of slavery & discrimination. U can't appreciate early African American music. It's a good play. Go . Read more

Delightful, Thought-provoking, Great singing

See it if You like good music. You enjoy historical drama. You like family drama. It was immersive.

Don't see it if You don't enjoy period pieces. You don't like a diverse cast

Cliched, Slow, Overrated, Insipid, Entertaining

See it if You’re looking for a cheap way to have a pleasant evening.

Don't see it if You’re looking for an ensemble of consistent good voices and actors, of if you’re looking for a captivating or surprising plot

Disappointing, Slow

See it if you are interested in a period piece from the deep South where a man might have passed for White except for that One Drop of Black blood.

Don't see it if You are not interested in a story that seems more personal than universal.

Cliched, Disappointing, Slow, Relevant, Confusing

See it if you are interested in the history of race -- & mixed race -- in the US.

Don't see it if you have little patience for cliche, or dull theater. Read more

Great story, Good acting, Slow

See it if You enjoy shows based on real life experiences.

Don't see it if you do not want to travel downtown to a theater on First Avenue.

Ambitious, Cliched, Confusing, Disappointing, Slow

See it if the concept and the attempt to present it for an audience is enough for you or if the story strikes a chord, live band was a great addition

Don't see it if if poor accents and poor sound quality annoy you stay away. If you expect the whole cast rather than only 1 or 2 to perform up to par. Read more

Critic Reviews (1)

"The play is structured like an epic folk tale and enriched with original music...Fulton brings to the stage several familiar tropes from 19th century Southern plantation life—some a bit too romantic, some with a 20th century perspective...Within those tropes, however, Ms. Fulton embeds the American racial malaise at the core of its racially mixed history. This is what drives the dramatic energy of the play...Come to the play and you will clap to a hopeful vision."
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