Othello & Otis

An important perspective and dialogue to have through the lens of black artists, characters, and public figures throughout history. This divised piece combines elements of song, chants, dance, movement, speeches, and text. With a timeline in the program dating back to 1607 when slaves were brought to Jamestown, VA, and continues through many major horrors and milestones effecting African Americans, to present day, where the quote “I’m terrified at the moral apathy – the death of the heart – which is happening in my country.” rang true.... full review

A necessary piece of theatre in this day and age and a must see at the 2018 Fringe.... full review

Art with awareness. Othello & Otis carries a strong sociological message with challenging themes, songs, and monologues. It would be lucrative to walk out of this theater and not feel something. If you don't, then you are part of the problem and dismissing the very nature of this piece. There are some chilling moments during stomp-n'-clap driven musical numbers accompanied by the haunting, vibrato laden pipes of the featured singer (I don't have my program to reference her name.) The show does not have plot, characters or storytelling on its mind. That is NOT a fault, rather just a fact of this devised work. Its purpose seems to have the intent to engage and encourage people to not only listen, but to act. If you see something wrong... full review

Othello & Otis is poetry in motion. This production is stirring and startling, in the way it so eloquently shows the inner lives of African Americans. It interweaves the searing truth of scholar James Baldwin's words, the mystery and heartbreak of Othello, with deftly used dance and soaring soulful vocals to create a highly memorable experience. I could not recommend this production more to those who are searching for more empathy in this United States. ... full review

Othello and Otis inspires me. The ecclectic juxtaposition of Elizabethan era sentiments on humanity with political comments on modern times and soulful music painted a picture of Western Civilization's struggle with race. ... full review

Everyone needs to see this!!! Such a powerful and touching piece. Honestly - how do we get everyone in the world to see this? A compelling discussion of race in our country. Every woman on that stage commands with power and dignity. I was deeply moved. It's the kind of theatre that you need to keep discussing after you've seen it -- gets you thinking, and starts the real conversations that we need to be having. ... full review

Really powerful show, all performers are dynamite!!... full review

An in-your-face enlightenment about how African Americans actually experience life in the ‘land of the free’.... full review

Beautiful. Powerful. Important. ... full review

I LOVE THIS SHOW! This is exactly the type of theater that fuels my soul. I kid you not when I say me and my poster designer could not stop talking about the show for like an hour. The way the handled the topic was so engaging and different. It created so many conversations and was just absolutely powerful. Thank you so much for creating this and for being brave and vulnerable to share it with us. ... full review