"Yellowman" Review
The Providence Black Rep is hosting Dael Orlandersmith's "Yellowman" until March 12th at their beautiful location on Westminster Street in downtown. After reading so many wonderful reviews about this play and noticing that it was a finalist for the 2002 Pulitzer Prize award I couldn't wait to see it.
My last journey into the Black Rep they were under renovation and my first impression walking in there last night was one of awe. The Xxodus Lounge is gorgeous! I was pleased to see that they offered both theatre seating as well as large booth seating all within close proximity of the stage. I was able to be comfortable in the booth but not be so far back as to miss any of the stage action.
"Yellowman" touches upon the very sensitive subjects of skin color amongst African-American southerners at the dawn of the civil rights movement. The lead actors begin the show by playing their characters at seven and nine years old with amazing clarity and believability. The show quickly progresses into a tale of color versus color all on the backdrop of falling in love.
Tamara Anderson's Alma was played beautifully and Providence native Aaron Andrade gave a riveting performance as Eugene. This play is not one to miss with an ending that is powerful and explosive.
Dael Orlandersmith has created a masterpiece that will make you think, make you feel, and maybe even make you cry.
"Yellowman"by Dael Orlandersmith
Directed by Don Mays
The Providence Black Repertory Company
276 Westminster StreetProvidence, RI 02903
www.BlackRep.org
Regina Foster
My last journey into the Black Rep they were under renovation and my first impression walking in there last night was one of awe. The Xxodus Lounge is gorgeous! I was pleased to see that they offered both theatre seating as well as large booth seating all within close proximity of the stage. I was able to be comfortable in the booth but not be so far back as to miss any of the stage action.
"Yellowman" touches upon the very sensitive subjects of skin color amongst African-American southerners at the dawn of the civil rights movement. The lead actors begin the show by playing their characters at seven and nine years old with amazing clarity and believability. The show quickly progresses into a tale of color versus color all on the backdrop of falling in love.
Tamara Anderson's Alma was played beautifully and Providence native Aaron Andrade gave a riveting performance as Eugene. This play is not one to miss with an ending that is powerful and explosive.
Dael Orlandersmith has created a masterpiece that will make you think, make you feel, and maybe even make you cry.
"Yellowman"by Dael Orlandersmith
Directed by Don Mays
The Providence Black Repertory Company
276 Westminster StreetProvidence, RI 02903
www.BlackRep.org
Regina Foster
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