TJ Loves Sally 4 Ever

See it if you’re interested in the future of theater or the potential for a more equal society in the US.

Don't see it if you want a kitchen sink drama: This one proudly shakes its butt.

Also Anyone who’s interested in experiencing a sharp, vital, totally contemporary new play that is also full of infectious music & movement will want to see “TJ Loves Sally 4 Ever.” So will anyone who wants to catch a glimmer of the path US society might take beyond the currently fraught racialized moment. The play holds up contemporary institutional racism in the US for a devastating (though often hilarious) critique, ties it to the legacy of slavery & still manages to be exhilarating. Not a little of that uplift is due to the fact that it invites all races in to make that critique, & invites us to imagine a better, more equal future. That the clueless white dude playing a contemporary Thomas Jefferson manages to be both buffoonishly crude & sexy at the same time is one of the neatest stage tricks I’ve seen this season. And the 3-women, feminist “cheerleading squad” totally rocks.... Read more Read less

See it if you are ready for a story about race, power, Black bodies, and a possibility of reconciliation in a smart, edgy staging. A must-see!

Don't see it if you can't handle material that will make you uncomfortable, especially if you're white and not acknowledging your privilege.

Also I’ve seen the future and it ain’t bad. This one will make you uncomfortable at times and will demand that you take a stand. But when you do, the creators make it *so* worth it. Do yourself a favor and try to get on the waitlist for the sold-out show at JACK - it’s one of the most stunning shows I’ve seen in a long time - with a powerful script by James Ijames, brilliant cast and flawlessly directed by Jordana De La Cruz.This show knocked my socks off and I am hoping it will return for a longer run.... Read more Read less

See it if will enjoy a vibrant exploration of race & historical scars & privilege. Beautifully acted by all but Sierra D. Leverett (Sally) shines,

Don't see it if will not enjoy a frank and sometimes uncomfortable exploration of racial and sexual politics of the past, today, and going forward.