Set in Brooklyn 2017, 'Pillowtalk' is an intimate two-character drama that brings to life one night in the lives of a newlywed interracial gay couple, using inventive staging incorporating elements of ballet. More…
Through a formal exploration of theatrical naturalism and the codified gender norms of ballet's pas de deux, 'Pillowtalk' queers the intersections of race, gender, and class to examine the evolving values of gay marriage and ask whether queer communities of color can truly celebrate marriage equality in times of #BlackLivesMatter? The play explores how liberation and oppression co-exist in our most intimate spaces, transforming social and cultural traditions into radical performances of change.
See it if Dense, hyper-articulate & politically driven drama about interracial/cultural relationship of young gay couple Well acted; helps momentum
Don't see it if Although heartfelt, talkiness makes for static going (in relationship & in play) & nearly sabotages drama Dance/Movement ending saves it
See it if Male married couple, one Asian one black, spar about money, real estate, race, sexual power. Clever but talky until they enact it in dance
Don't see it if Visually appealing, well written and acted. The couple's arguments are a bit repetitive but it's fun to watch them dance in amazing costumes
See it if You are interested in how the political/economic/cultural environment might affect inerracial relationships
Don't see it if You have a problem with characters moving from naturalism to symbolism. Are these guys portraying real people or are they meant to be types
Also One problem was that the characters kept vacillating from being real n... Read more Read less
See it if you're interested in hearing about racial dynamics, interracial couplings, enjoy dance (which was less infused in the piece than expected)
Don't see it if you like natural sounding dialogue, if you want an exciting plot
See it if you're an activist or interested in LBGTQ movement
Don't see it if you don't like modern theater