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Theatre Reviews

The 'Every 28 Hours Plays' project seeks glimmers of hope reflected in a tidal wave of despair

Oct 30, 2016

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The Black Rep presents 'Torn Asunder,' a world premier by Nikkole Salter, Photo by Kathy Perkins

‘Torn Asunder’ Personalizes the Ugly Truths of Slavery in a Powerful Production

Apr 27, 2018

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Cast of Canfield Drive

'Canfield Drive' explores contemporary racial injustice in a compelling, sometimes uncomfortable drama

Jan 18, 2019

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Members of the cast of Milk Like Sugar

Complicated lives ensure ‘Milk Like Sugar,’ takes us on an emotionally raw and authentic journey

Mar 01, 2019

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The Black Rep presents 'Nina Simone: Four Women,' photo by Philip Hamer.

In ‘Nina Simone: Four Women’ the influential singer reflects on the state of black women in the U.S.

May 23, 2019

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Drummond Crenshaw in "Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope." Photo by Phillip Hamer.

‘Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope’ creates a compelling soundtrack of African American history

Sep 12, 2019

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Photo by Phillip Hamer

'Four Little Girls, Birmingham 1963', is a powerful reminder of racism's bitter truth

Dec 12, 2019

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A scene from 'Sweat,' by Lynn Nottage, at The Black Rep, photo by Philip Hamer

‘Sweat’ pulls at the fraying threads of a struggling working class

Sep 16, 2021

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A scene from Donja R. Love's 'Fireflies' at The Black Rep in St. Louis, photo by Phillip Hamer.

“Fireflies” lights up the sky with pain, hard truths and the fight for civil rights

Feb 23, 2022

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A scene from The Black Rep's 'Behind the Sheet,' a fact-based play about the use of Black slave women for experimental surgeries, by Charly Evon Simpson; photo by Philip Hamer.

‘Behind the Sheet’ reveals an uncomfortable truth connecting medicine and slavery

Apr 02, 2022

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Characters in The Black Reps production of 'Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea,' gathered around a table, photo by Philip Hamer.

‘Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea’ connects the past, present and future on potent seas

Jul 16, 2022

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The Shakesperean actor James Hewlett, portrayed by Cameron Jamarr Davis, in The Black Rep's 'The African Company Presents Richard III,' photo by Philip Hamer.

'The African Theatre Presents Richard III' at The Black Rep: History with an engaging dramatic flair

Sep 23, 2022

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Photo courtesy of The Black Rep

Un unforgettable 'Death of a Salesman' at the Black Rep

Jan 19, 2023

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Photo by Phillip Hamer courtesy of The Black Rep

'Skeleton Crew' at the Black Rep is a must see

Apr 10, 2023

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Photo by Phillip Hamer courtesy of The Black Rep

The Black Rep ends 46th season With ebullient ‘Eubie!'

May 10, 2023