Stand Down the March

A well-written, well-directed, and marvelously performed thought provoking evening of theatre. The play is really enjoyable, and the story arc is crafted to allow the audience to easily follow each character's journey. Kudos to the cast and production staff for a wonderful show.... full review

Though the subject matter can feel a bit intimidating as fodder for a night out, don't be fooled: playwright Naomi Brodkin's "Stand Down The March" is a slyly effective drama. "March" tackles the impact of a very serious subject -- an accredited professor who also happens to be a Holocaust denier -- through the lens of the college student who combats his influence on campus with the support and love of her eccentric and intriguing pals. The play's biggest strength is the way it stitches together the story of these evolving and deepening friendships concordantly with the intriguingly nuanced portrait of the disturbed (and disturbing) professor figure.... full review

Excellent cast & thoughtful, thought-provoking experience. I'm already making plans to see this play again! ... full review

An intense, thought provoking play about what happens when a student finds out a tenured play is a holocaust denier. An insightful look at how people use causes to define themselves, and the difficult choices they have to make when shining a light on the darkest parts of humanity may just draw more attention to it. ... full review

Outstanding play! A smart piece - beautifully written and brought to life on the stage. Thought-provoking without losing levity The cast was spot on and the characters they played were multi-faceted and engaging. This nuanced script from Naomi Brodkin explored important questions and engaged the audience in grappling with current concepts of truth and morality. ... full review

I really enjoyed Stand Down the March. The production overall was very good (actors did a great job), but the stand out to me was the writing. It was the perfect balance of smart, funny and topical. The show really made me think, and that's all thanks for the great script.... full review

In Stand Down the March, a metaphorically lost college student discovers that her college professor is a Holocaust denier and her fight to get him fired helps her find herself. The premise promises intellectual discussion and debate, but since the play focuses mostly on the college-age characters, we spend more time dealing with their millennial question of "who am I?" than the broader more intense issues the story teases. The script is beautifully written by Naomi Brodkin and was expertly acted by the cast that smartly balanced humor and drama.... full review

I'm really glad folks are swinging at big issues these days. Freedom of speech, handling differing points of view, private vs. public, etc. I thought Naomi Brodkin did a good job of creating full characters that aren't just stage mouths reciting agenda points (a pitfall of this genre of story, I think). Because of this, when the consequences start falling into place, you feel the effect. The Fools' main stage is BIG and this cast fills the space well. And this felt like a situation that could be happening right now in this country. The spirit of youthful optimism and the willingness to stand up for what you believe in that drives the play feels authentic. The central ideas are really "of our time." I hope this crew comes back next year w... full review