LA in 1871, with a fraction of today's population, was already highly multicultural, with the battle between racism/othering and empathy/humanity already raging. Mr. Jacobson is unafraid to tackle big political ideas and center characters of color. Requires accent/language work and the joy of a diverse company; theater itself as an attempt at American community.

This is a perfect piece for a large, character-driven, diverse ensemble. It has humor, pathos, shock, and historical commentary throughout that blows your mind. This piece shines a light on a dark event in Los Angeles' history. It's a must-do for any theater company!

This play shines a light on a significant--and devastating--historical event. And rather than walking into the trap of being a "this happened and then this happened and this happened" type of play, it's actually pretty sophisticated in its stylistic approach to the material. Furthermore, its style is directly connected to its themes of historical mythmaking and the power of media narratives.