Benjamin Nicholson

I Am Not A Man

benjamin nicholson · June 11, 2019 certified reviewer
A thoughtful and balanced three-part structure allows Heather to demonstrate a wide range of talents; a heartfelt but sober reflection on a frayed relationship that leaves room for hope and reconciliation.... full review

Treason

benjamin nicholson · June 10, 2019 certified reviewer
Bigly (or big-league) intelligent premise, fantastic acting, and topical relevance gives the "treason" we may see in our own lives a familial plausibility.... full review

Alive-ish

benjamin nicholson · June 10, 2019 certified reviewer
A compelling and heartfelt experiment with music, dance, and narrative, Anabella's portrayal of a woman managing trauma and suicide (accompanied by an excellent ensemble of musicians), was filled with a joy for being alive and a sadness for the potential of self-inflicted death.... full review

Ask A Black Woman

benjamin nicholson · June 10, 2019 uncertified reviewer
Shanara had the whole room captivated; her presence was was commanding; not only did she provide a cutting analysis of contemporary American racial/social/gender politics, but also offered hope for a world that is otherwise.... full review

Guilt

benjamin nicholson · June 10, 2019 certified reviewer
A thoughtful and impressive experiment with form and content, the blend of two different plays with complimentary tones (accompanied by improvised percussion) was engrossing.... full review

thank you for loving me

benjamin nicholson · June 09, 2019 certified reviewer
I forgot I was watching a play; instead, I felt like I was watching two complicated people blow up their relationship in real-time; in short, thank you for this performance!... full review

The Journey of The Little Prince

benjamin nicholson · June 09, 2019 uncertified reviewer
Seriously funny, understated and intense, childish and grown-up, a lovely and contemplative adaptation.... full review

The London Rose

benjamin nicholson · June 08, 2019 certified reviewer
A tremendous effort, from the cast to the playwright, and an important theme for contemporary (and 19th-century) gender discourse.... full review

Public Domain: The Musical

benjamin nicholson · June 08, 2019 certified reviewer
A very fun sendup of corporate intellectual property considerations and Hollywood auditions!... full review

Jamba Juice: The Musical

benjamin nicholson · June 07, 2019 certified reviewer
A lot of fun with a haunting and familiar subtext; made me enjoy thinking about how difficult it is to survive!... full review

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