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highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)
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"Carlyle Brown's 1987 play The African Company Presents Richard III is a fascinating drama that brings to life a little-known chapter in American theatre history. With a passionate cast and powerful direction, The Black Theatre Troupe's production offers a compelling blend of history and drama....Under Chanel Bragg's insightful direction, which effectively highlights both the grandeur and oppression of the time period, the cast fully embodies their characters, bringing depth and nuance to their roles....an intriguing and often gripping drama that focuses on an overlooked moment in history. With its talented cast and direction that makes the powerful storytelling of the play shine, The Black Theatre Troupe's production offers a fascinating glimpse into a fight for artistic freedom that remains relevant today. While there is sadness in the play and in how the Black company was treated, there is also hope. It's a fascinating drama for theatre lovers and history enthusiasts alike and a passionate story about finding your voice and standing up for your own history." - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)
"emerges as both tribute and testimony, weaving Shakespeare’s verse with naturalistic dialogue to illuminate a battle for artistic legitimacy that still resonates today. The Black Theatre Troupe’s current production brings this history vividly to life. The play demands an ensemble that can deliver both Shakespearean verse and contemporary dialogue with equal weight. When done well, the result can be electrifying - not just a reclamation of Shakespeare, but a defiant assertion of voice. Under Chanel Bragg’s inspired direction, this production meets the challenge." - Herbert Paine, Broadway World (click here to read the complete review)
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