←Recommendations of I DREAM BEFORE I TAKE THE STAND

  • Emma Goldman-Sherman: I DREAM BEFORE I TAKE THE STAND by Arlene Hutton
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    What a stunning and necessary play! I love it! It will unfortunately always be completely contemporary and timely and brilliant. It is also something directors will all love to direct. Forever. It is absolutely compelling and intense. It is an instant classic that should be done everywhere all the time. We live in a barbaric world. This is better than Kafka.

    What a stunning and necessary play! I love it! It will unfortunately always be completely contemporary and timely and brilliant. It is also something directors will all love to direct. Forever. It is absolutely compelling and intense. It is an instant classic that should be done everywhere all the time. We live in a barbaric world. This is better than Kafka.

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  • Donna Gordon: I DREAM BEFORE I TAKE THE STAND by Arlene Hutton
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    I hope the situation for women has become better than this. This is the kind of thinking that makes prostitution a "woman's choice" and "molestation" something that happens in low class homes. It is what it is, the unjust and demeaning method we treat victims of sex crimes.

    I hope the situation for women has become better than this. This is the kind of thinking that makes prostitution a "woman's choice" and "molestation" something that happens in low class homes. It is what it is, the unjust and demeaning method we treat victims of sex crimes.

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  • Emily Hageman: I DREAM BEFORE I TAKE THE STAND by Arlene Hutton
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    This is a jarring, incredibly powerful play. My jaw is on the floor. What a magnificent piece of art. This cost me something to read and it was ugly, but it was so, so well done. Incredibly timely and powerful, this play is under my skin and I don't think I'll get it out for a very, very long time.

    This is a jarring, incredibly powerful play. My jaw is on the floor. What a magnificent piece of art. This cost me something to read and it was ugly, but it was so, so well done. Incredibly timely and powerful, this play is under my skin and I don't think I'll get it out for a very, very long time.

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  • Cheryl Bear: I DREAM BEFORE I TAKE THE STAND by Arlene Hutton
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    Powerful and timeless, a brilliant contribution to women's rights and feminism. Excellent work!

    Powerful and timeless, a brilliant contribution to women's rights and feminism. Excellent work!

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  • Eric Pfeffinger: I DREAM BEFORE I TAKE THE STAND by Arlene Hutton
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    I first saw this play years ago; it's the kind of subject you'd hope would go out of date but regrettably it feels as electric and relevant as ever. This is the kind of thing theater's supposed to do: translate an idea into concrete, grounded drama with such immediacy that even audiences who think they already agree with the premise are discomfited and enlightened by the experience. Tight and relentless and necessary.

    I first saw this play years ago; it's the kind of subject you'd hope would go out of date but regrettably it feels as electric and relevant as ever. This is the kind of thing theater's supposed to do: translate an idea into concrete, grounded drama with such immediacy that even audiences who think they already agree with the premise are discomfited and enlightened by the experience. Tight and relentless and necessary.

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  • Caitlyn Manfre: I DREAM BEFORE I TAKE THE STAND by Arlene Hutton
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    Though written in the 90s this is still so relevant. Just enough information was held back to make this story clear and applicable to a range of sexual crimes while giving actors and directors a chance to play.

    Though written in the 90s this is still so relevant. Just enough information was held back to make this story clear and applicable to a range of sexual crimes while giving actors and directors a chance to play.

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  • Sharai Bohannon: I DREAM BEFORE I TAKE THE STAND by Arlene Hutton
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    This play is important and necessary. Hutton has written a one-act that addresses rape culture directly by showing how survivors are treated for coming forward. Watching HE turn HER words against her and rewrite the narrative to shift blame from the man who attacked her is gut wrenching and so sadly familiar. Hopefully, this play will continue being recognized and produced.

    This play is important and necessary. Hutton has written a one-act that addresses rape culture directly by showing how survivors are treated for coming forward. Watching HE turn HER words against her and rewrite the narrative to shift blame from the man who attacked her is gut wrenching and so sadly familiar. Hopefully, this play will continue being recognized and produced.

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