BlackBalled

ensemble theatre · red flag media productions · Ages 13+ · United States of America

world premiere
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Review by COURTENAY STALLINGS

June 16, 2018 certified reviewer
tagged as: Race · baseball · History

What I liked

I loved the use of humor and the writing in the play. All of the acting was phenomenal, but I particularly enjoyed the character of Effa and the actor who played her.

What I didn't like

A bit too much historical information given to the audience at first but we’re still able to digest it.

My overall impression

Blackballed is a complex and eloquent look at the history of race and baseball in our country. The story is told with wit, humor and poignancy. Performances are nuanced and dynamic — great chemistry among the cast.

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