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| Lydia Corbin, Cynnita Agent, Cherylandria Banks, Shonda Royall, Sylvia LaVonnté, and Amanishakete Anacaona Photo by Laura Durant |
highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)
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"Ramona King's clever comedy Steal Away may be formulaic, with characters that are somewhat stereotypical in nature, but it sure is a whole lot of fun. Black Theatre Troupe's production has a cracker-jack cast who derive big laughs from this tale of a group of church ladies who resort to crime when their philanthropic dreams are thwarted....King also incorporates some serious statements and ideas into the comic script that resonate...the Black Theatre Troupe cast, under Walter Belcher's warm direction, shine and shine brightly. They are all gifted comic actresses who know how to use their facial expressions, body language, and physical comedy skills to get big laughs....Even though you know what these six women are doing is completely illegal, you still root to see them succeed which is a testament to Black Theatre Troupe's excellent cast who create a wonderful sense of empowerment, encouragement, and love as this tight sisterhood of 1930s African American women." - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)
"...a band of five merry church ladies consort and resort to rob a bank…but not without some heavy coaxing....Once the church ladies resolve to join the caper, all bets are off and an uproarious comedy is on, filled with twists and turns and sparkling moments of hilarity. Under the direction of Walter Belcher, a spirited ensemble of actresses (Cynnita Agent, Lydia Corbin, and Sylvia LaVonnte) joins Anacaona and Banks for what is, in every element of production, a finely tuned tale of justice that does justice to Ramona King’s vision. Each performer has defined her character with precision ..When the members of the sisterhood free themselves from their inhibitions and trepidation in the name of justice, they are singing the spirit of the hymn for which the play is named." - Herbert Paine, Broadway World (click here to read the complete review)
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