What I liked
Kevin used the space well. His blocking/movement was powerful. Loved how well he changed from one accent to another. Loved how he made me laugh out loud a few times—not an easy task while covering such a difficult subject. Kevin gave 100% throughout this performance. I could feel his zeal. I am impressed that he wrote this piece. Incredible.
What I didn't like
Only one suggestion: Wear black or brown shoes—not dress shoes, but maybe, Vans or Keds. The white shoes distracted from the performance. I was drawn to them instead of his face more than I would have liked, especially during darkly-lit scenes.
My overall impression
Versatile was aptly named. Kevin Neighbors touched on a myriad of racial and sexual issues that he has had to live with. His one-man performance was “lit” and “woke”, to use two overdone words. It was warm and sweet…and harsh and violent…but always thoughtful. If you are white, this performance will make you see what the world is like for a man of color. If you are heterosexual, this performance will make you see what life is like for a gay man.
