Benjamin Nicholson
I Am Not A Man
benjamin nicholson
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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....
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Treason
benjamin nicholson
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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....
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Alive-ish
benjamin nicholson
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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....
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Ask A Black Woman
benjamin nicholson
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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....
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Guilt
benjamin nicholson
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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....
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thank you for loving me
benjamin nicholson
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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!...
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The Journey of The Little Prince
benjamin nicholson
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June 09, 2019
uncertified reviewer
Seriously funny, understated and intense, childish and grown-up, a lovely and contemplative adaptation....
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The London Rose
benjamin nicholson
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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....
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Public Domain: The Musical
benjamin nicholson
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June 08, 2019
certified reviewer
A very fun sendup of corporate intellectual property considerations and Hollywood auditions!...
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Jamba Juice: The Musical
benjamin nicholson
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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!...
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