Reviews
John Schneider
"Theatre offers space for people to be their best selves,” he says. “Onstage, there are so many elements and people that you’re hyper-aware of. To fully live in who I am and contribute my best self to the community, I want to be in a space that allows me to be an artist. That’s something I’m grateful to Barb for.” -- MKE Lifestyle --
Dominique Paul Noth
Who said hip-hop doesn’t have a sense of humor? Director Denzel Taylor and cast are having grand fun along with some clever meaning in orchestrating these poses and postures. Some in the cast dig deeper than mannerisms to make an impression, but these are engaging mannerisms – and some well-timed music effects in the bargain.
-- Urban Milwaukee --
Kristin Pierce
The three-week festival runs through August 25 and will feature four showcase productions and a variety of events to support and celebrate Black creatives.
-- WISN 12 News --
Rachel Ryan
Denzel Taylor said everything in his childhood can be described in three words.“That’s food, church and hip hop,” said Taylor.His years-long connection to hip hop is one of the reasons Taylor said he selected Idris Goodwin’s “The Realness” to direct as one of MKE Black Theatre Festival’s plays this year.
-- Spectrum News 1 --