BlackBalled

Very solid work everywhere. This is a main stage ensemble play at the Fringe! I really liked the history of the play, the work of the actors, and became more and more engrossed in the characters' conflicts. The play left me thinking about race and diversity in new ways, stepping outside conventional understanding, which I loved.... full review

The play does a great job illuminating the meteoric rise and fall of the negro baseball league from the perspective of the business men and women who made it happen. ... full review

Loved this show and learning about this little known history.... full review

I thought the acting was incredible - in particular Asia Lynn Pitts really stood out. A strong script with a compelling story and fantastic dialogue. A few technical issues which I'm sure will be smoothed out pretty soon.... full review

An important and engrossing story featuring a solid cast. It delves into the personalities and agendas of the business people and players in the African-American baseball teams of the early 20th century.... full review

Great show. Good information to know about our American history.... full review

Overall I felt this was a meaningful production that was well written, performed and executed. I appreciated the strong performances and think they really paid homage to the story. Refreshing, informative and educational! I hope this production/story has a life beyond the fringe...it's a story I think people will appreciate and value!... full review

I was so looking forward to seeing this production, and it absolutely delivered. I loved the show! It was smartly written and so well acted. Serious high five to Matthew and his great actors! ... full review

The actors were very strong. Overall, I thought it was a good production and very enlightening. Definitely worth seeing.... full review

Matthew truly knows how to use the stage to his advantage. His use of the space and lighting really was gorgeous. The actors, in particular Asia are truly engaging and the spirited performances ring out. The story, though period, really speaks to even todays current appropriation or take over of minority culture/entrepreneurship. Some of the dialogue was quite striking which I adored.... full review