←Recommendations of Black Super Hero Magic Mama

An imaginative play that asks new questions (at least new-to-me questions) about what to do in the wake of an act of violence. This play deals with anger and injustice and the brokenness of our world but doesn't get so caught up in those things that it loses the humanity of its characters. Plus, it's a theatrical delight for designers, actors, and directors with an important message to boot.

Astonishing play--inventive, theatrical, incredibly moving. Loved it.

This play had me laughing, crying and thinking. Craig-Galvan's piece offers a space for Black Mothers to deal with grief, pain, and loss. I love the individual voices of each character as well.

A very unique, deeply personal examination of one mother's grief in the midst of unspeakable tragedy. Powerful message of learning to confront our grief, even in the face of injustice. Quick, but powerful read. Check it out!

Inda Craig-Galvan is a remarkable writer with a unique vision. This play, Black Super Hero Magic Mama, is getting seen around the country as is her other work--she is definitely a powerful voice to get to know. I recommend this play whole-heartedly!!

Powerful and heartbreaking. Thanks for writing this, Inda Craig-Galván.

I'm late to the party but oh my word, so glad I read this play. Craig-Galván's voice is crystal clear, her craft honed. Damn. Now I want to read it allover again. WHY hasn't this play had a production?? Theater peeps — Get on it. This, this right here, is the NOW.

I cannot recommend this play enough. It's deeply powerful, moving, and incredibly relevant.

BLACK SUPER HERO MAGIC MAMA is that rare topical play that comes from the heart, not the head, which allows it to have a power beyond this moment in time, while being exactly that play for this time. Written before a “Black Panther” movie was even a thing, the play updates mainstream superhero mythology with images of African and female empowerment to show the power of mothers, black mothers in particular, and sisterhood. A tour-de-force of writing power, BLACK SUPER HERO MAGIC MAMA is a devastating tragedy that weaves humor, wit and fury into a story that breaks your heart.

There is a reason why this is one of the most reviewed plays on NPX. It is THAT good. It is funny, it is sharp, it is powerful, it is real, and it makes me ache and empathize so deeply I can hardly sit still. You genuinely LOVE these characters--and it only takes Craig-Galván a page to get you to love them. They are so deeply real. This play really makes you think. Behind hashtags and movements are just people--sometimes they are remarkable brave beacons, but at the end of the day, they are just people. Highly recommended.