Constance Jaquay Strickland

Jessie's Messy Mind

constance jaquay strickland · June 17, 2019 certified reviewer
Jessie being personal and vulnerable is directly what many need to hear.... full review

Hide Your Fires: Butoh Lady Macbeth

constance jaquay strickland · June 17, 2019 uncertified reviewer
A powerful piece of work using the body to speak when words cannot be found. Go! Go! Go! The lightening design alleviates Yokko’s performance giving it another layer of story and emotion that at times takes your breath. ... full review

YA BASTA: TIME'S BEEN UP

constance jaquay strickland · June 16, 2019 uncertified reviewer
As soon as you walk in you feel a contagious energy living in this theatre. One is immediately aware they are bearing witness to a special performance where actors and non-actors share the stage to honor the Promotoras who’ve fought for their community, the safety of their bodies, better work conditions and built a union connecting janitors across the state of California. This play is powerful. The play is full of urgency as it gives insight into the battles and wins endured by immigrant janitors... full review

Psychodelicate's Magical Playtime

constance jaquay strickland · July 08, 2018 certified reviewer
I loved the message of the show. I loved the focus of us being interconnected, the healing message I felt and reminding us that we are better together than divided. There was so much love being given out and the performer's heart stayed open and full. I want them to have the chance at another Encore show. ... full review

#metoo

constance jaquay strickland · July 08, 2018 uncertified reviewer
Star has this ability to bring you into her entire world with a vulnerability that is not so easy for one to allow the self to reveal. Her eyes tell a lifetime of stories and you can see her truly see her behind them during the show. I was captivated by her honesty, her naturalness onstage. I can’t wait to see Star in more plays as she is the kind of actress we need in the theatre!... full review

Still Life of an Orange and Other Puppet Parables

constance jaquay strickland · June 26, 2018 uncertified reviewer
I truly enjoyed Still Life Of An Orange. It was Avant-Garde, abstract, ingenious and quite original from the normal fare of soli shows. It was unique and relevant to the times in which we are existing. I thought it a profound piece of theatre that took a look at huge issues such as eviction, the housing industry, the environment and the questioning of ones existence. I would love for this work to be seen with more time. Yet it can be hard for audiences to break away from the obvious and experien... full review

Balls'ON

constance jaquay strickland · June 24, 2018 uncertified reviewer
Katt is fearless! When she enters the stage it reminds me of an old old acting teacher I had in school, “Your entrances and exits are the most important in the theatre!” Katt nails the entire show and holds the audiences engagement which is often hard to do in solo shows. There is an energy that lives within her and makes her a force to reckon with onstage. The music was also exciting and worked with the work. I can’t wait to see what Katt does next!!... full review

"The Parisian Dream"

constance jaquay strickland · June 24, 2018 uncertified reviewer
What a fun fun show from a very talented group of performers! It was an ole fashioned cabaret featuring the can-can, which one never ever sees anymore. I loved the silent film era feeling from the wonderful chap who was detailed and specific onstage with no words! It reminded of Buster Keaton and that was a lovely surprise. What a gift to fringevthis year in a beautiful venue. More shows-more performances! ... full review

The Goddesses Guide: Adura for the Women of African Diaspora

constance jaquay strickland · June 24, 2018 uncertified reviewer
Fantastic work. My heart was filled with such joy as I watched the beautiful actresses onstage. A true representation of the many looks of black women. The play is powerful as that it lives in two worlds connecting us to Africa and the plight African -Americans face today. Not an easy feat but Camille accomplished cross generational story telling! ... full review

With My Eyes Shut

constance jaquay strickland · June 24, 2018 uncertified reviewer
I loved the fact that the play brought autism to the forefront. The story was natural while the actors gave detailed performances. Yet it wasn’t about them being autistic but human. Esther has a wonderful stage presence. I look forward to seeing what she does next.... full review

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