I’m an urban-raised white woman/actress; to be invited into the experience of a rural-raised black man/actor is a privilege even as it is harrowing. We were acting students at around the same time in very different places — so many of the feelings/experiences are similar and SO many are quite different. Theatre should take you places you’ve never been and cannot go as yourself. This certainly did that for me.
What I didn't like
Late in the show we are treated to a glimpse of Frankie’s head-shot. I’d have liked a longer look. And perhaps an earlier one.
My overall impression
Brave, important, personal and specific. I’m in awe of Cooper Bates, the writer/performer of this work.