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a gold medal
black theater
brave
engaging
gutsy
heartfelt. powerful. captivating. funny. profound. emotional. satisfying. uplifting.
powerful funny touching
raw
vibrant. energetic. solo show. powerful provocative.
black box
coming of age
harrowing
important
outstanding
own voices
powerful
riveting
semi-autobiographical
show business
ANONYMOUS
certified reviewer
June 22, 2023
Touching, funny, emotional, powerful. Those are the words I would use to describe black when I was a boy. C...
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JONATHAN TIPTON MEYERS
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June 21, 2023
What starts off as a charming sequel to 2018's Part I becomes a ferocious search for identity and self-love. The gigantic Cooper Bates lovingly straps us in and then takes us on a journey through his massively human heart. We emerge on the other side, soaring. ...
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SANDRA MCNEILL
certified reviewer
June 05, 2023
Cooper Bates comes through again, tearing at our hearts as he weaves a tale of an innocense seared by the hot flames of adult depradation. ...
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MATTHEW GAFFNEY
certified reviewer
June 15, 2023
This show is fantastic. I highly recommend it. ...
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ERNEST KEARNEY
thetvolution.com
certified reviewer
June 13, 2023
Cooper Bates performances is the true gem of this production.... A Gold Medal....
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MARGOT AVERY
certified reviewer
June 13, 2023
Brave, important, personal and specific. I'm in awe of Cooper Bates, the writer/performer of this work....
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STEVE BENNETT
certified reviewer
June 05, 2023
It was our absolute pleasure to see Cooper LIVE & on stage doing what you can tell is his passion. We’ve witnessed all the dedication & effort you’ve put into all your shows! We are officially Cooper fans. We LOVED it. Cannot wait to see it again in Kansas City in July!!! ...
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