Black and Blue

Words are hard to come by after watching the raw, emotional, and beautiful performance. It was brilliant to watch the craft of this beautiful human, but more important it was a real testament to humanity and an experience I will not soon forget. His passionate performance left me speechless. It is a story the world needs to hear and I am so grateful I got to experience it. It will change you… go see it!! Forever grateful ❤️... full review

It was a real and raw story about the full perspective of being black in America. It was vulnerable and well written, the kind of piece that stays with you for days and makes you think about life and the world around you. Incredible show.... full review

A powerful piece and performance. Jamar inhabits each character with such empathy and care that it's hard for the audience not to relate to the constant pull of voices in our head telling us who we "should" be. It is as timely as ever and forces us to see that when we strip away all of the layers we are all human, and that is what connects us. That is what must connect us. Jamar is a powerhouse and commands the stage with a rich and vibrant energy. Through all the pain and questioning he goes through on stage, you can tell he loves what he does. And for me, the most powerful moment of the show is when Jamar just talks to us as himself, trying to make sense of all the noise. ... full review

This show is one of the best original works I have ever seen. Emotional, heartfelt, and thought provoking, delivered with grace. From the writing to the acting to the direction, all the pieces came together to create a truly exceptional work. See it. See it now. ... full review

Amazing! Really thought provoking and engaging. Made me think about how my own biases affect the way I move through the world.... full review

I was so beyond impressed with this production. It was masterfully written and beautifully performed. Jalen’s old soul really comes through. I genuinely BELIEVED with every fiber of my being that he was the embodiment of the character he was portraying at the time, whether it be from the perspective of an old man, young man or child. I laughed and cried and I need more people to see and recognize this raw talent. Kayla’s direction was so clearly thought out. She made an already brilliant piece of writing and acting that much better. It is raw, intelligent, well paced, and truly one of the most powerful displays of art i’ve ever seen. 10/10!!!... full review