Black Theater Ensemble Review: Purlie Victorious
In my defense, there is no way I could have known what to expect last night as I entered the Lerner Black Box Theater to see Black Theater Ensemble’s production of Purlie Victorious. Spiral notebook held high, pencil behind my ear, and grinning insincerely as I am wont to do, I strode into the room and proudly proclaimed that I was the Bwog reviewer—when everyone in the room stopped dead in their tracks to greet me. Within a minute of taking my seat, the producer and a member of the cast had introduced themselves, excitedly telling me about the Ensemble’s mission and that, despite the fact that I would be alone in the audience, I should feel free to laugh; the play is, after all, a comedy. Though the dress rehearsal hadn’t yet begun, the energy in the room was palpable, and the friendliness and excitement of the cast and crew was infectious. I quickly tucked away my pencil and spiral notebook, and a genuine smile broke across my face; “I am an idiot,” I thought. I tell this story because I strongly recommend that you attend Purlie Victorious, and that you do so without reservations.
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11 December 2009 @ 7:26 PM · 3 comments
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