What I liked
Shanara Sanders is an incredibly engaging performer. Whether she’s re-enacting scenes from her life in funny & sometimes cringe-worthy characterizations, singing in her gorgeous silky voice, or delivering powerful punches of riveting spoken word, you can’t take your eyes or your ears off her for a second.
Her power-walking scene is side-splittingly funny.
If you are Black, you should see this show. But if you are not, you should REALLY see this show. I was moved to tears a number of times, and always working to reign in my emotions – I didn’t want to be “that white woman” – you know the one – the one who has such a visceral emotional response that it starts to feel more about her than about the Black person who rightfully belongs in the spotlight. So I kept it together, but it wasn’t easy. Some of it is very hard to hear and slaps you in the face with “how far we still need to go”, but you will get those feel-good moments too, when you see how far so many have come, and overcome.
What I didn't like
I loved the show. There were a few lighting issues – lights coming up a bit late, leaving Shanara in the dark, but this is minor.
My overall impression
A powerful and compelling piece of theatre.
