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highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)
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"Suzan-Lori Parks' Topdog/Underdog is an intriguing and often gripping drama that explores sibling rivalry and the constant weight of survival on two brothers. With excellent performances, the first production from Fifth Wall Playhouse, one of the newest theatre companies in the Valley, succeeds in capturing the tension, humor, and emotional depth that make the play so powerful. Parks' script is sharp and poetic, blending realism with symbolism, and the cast in Fifth Wall's production handles those elements with care and respect....some audiences may struggle with Topdog/Underdog because it is an emotionally heavy drama that offers little relief from its tension. The characters are deeply flawed, and their interactions can feel confrontational and unsettling rather than comforting or hopeful. Its raw realism may prove challenging for viewers who prefer lighter or more optimistic theatre, yet for those who value bold, thought-provoking theatre, Topdog/Underdog blends humor, pain, and truth in equal measure along with rich, complex characters whose struggles feel deeply human." - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)
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