What I liked
The pacing was great. The pieces really drew me in, and especially the use of movement in the Amelio Robles piece. Super, super impressed with Avi. They were so well workshopped and written with a lot of care.
The use of other actors in the Charlie Parker and Lou Sullivan portions were also fun. LOVED Lou being all straight-laced in front of the panel and then going home and being a “faggot.” The actors really, truly knew and understood the people they embodied. Also loved the dancing in Lou and Claudia’s pieces.
What I didn't like
Wish the music was louder during Claudia’s opening dance! I was ready to hype it up : )
My overall impression
RUN, do not walk, to go see this show. Especially if you are trans. I was on the verge of tears for more than half of it and left with a tear-stained mask. Some of my favorite vignettes were Cody Sloan’s portrayal of AIDS activist Lou Sullivan and Alexia Jasmene playing the author and biographer Dawn Langley Simmons. Avi Roque gave an especially standout performance as Amelio Robles Ávila.
Beautifully executed and paced, this was a quick-moving show injected with a lot of humor and the occasional musical interlude.
