Black Woman in Deep Water

Solo Show · makena · Ages 13+ · United States of America

one person show world premiere
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Review by GIA KIM

August 17, 2021 certified reviewer
tagged as: theatre · Beautiful · amazing · Artist · inspiring

What I liked

I really loved the stage set-up. It was visually pleasing and curiosity-inducing. It kept me engaged in the environment even before the actor stood on stage. I loved how she transitioned in between the different characters narrating and telling the story. Everything flowed and even the transitions were interesting. Really nice lighting and sound really enhanced the overall experience too.

What I didn't like

There were maybe 1-2 times I couldn’t quite catch what was said. Nothing too significant that I lost track of what was happening though.

My overall impression

Makena is a powerful actor. I was inspired. From start to finish I was mesmerized by this character on stage and her riveting story. It was the type of theatre that made me think, “Wow, art is amazing. Actors are amazing. Story-telling is beautiful. This is beautiful art.” And as an actor myself, it’s always the best experience when I’m inspired by an artist’s work. This was that kind of experience. Short but very sweet. Definitely recommend it!

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