←Recommendations of Berta, Berta

  • Joslyn Housley: Berta, Berta by Angelica Chéri
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    Luscious and haunting.

    Luscious and haunting.

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  • Evalena Lakin: Berta, Berta by Angelica Chéri
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    One of the better new period dramas I've read. This play is HOT in every sense of the word - the sweltering Mississippi night, the fiery debate in which every conversation between Leroy and Berta ultimately ends, and of course, their undeniably steamy chemistry. The poetry of Cheri's writing combined with the effortless way she weaves the original song into her entirely new story gives the text imagery as vivid and electric as her two leads.

    One of the better new period dramas I've read. This play is HOT in every sense of the word - the sweltering Mississippi night, the fiery debate in which every conversation between Leroy and Berta ultimately ends, and of course, their undeniably steamy chemistry. The poetry of Cheri's writing combined with the effortless way she weaves the original song into her entirely new story gives the text imagery as vivid and electric as her two leads.

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  • Jason Parrish: Berta, Berta by Angelica Chéri
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    Beautiful, poetic, heart-wrenching, and important. Angelica's use of language is unparalleled, and I cannot say enough good about these characters and this story. This is a unique and magical play that comes from the heart of the American South. This is a play and a playwright to watch. Florida Rep was honored to include Berta, Berta in our 2018 PlayLab Festival.

    Beautiful, poetic, heart-wrenching, and important. Angelica's use of language is unparalleled, and I cannot say enough good about these characters and this story. This is a unique and magical play that comes from the heart of the American South. This is a play and a playwright to watch. Florida Rep was honored to include Berta, Berta in our 2018 PlayLab Festival.

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  • C. Quintana (CQ): Berta, Berta by Angelica Chéri
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    A striking two-hander that will rock you to the core. I love these characters and I love this play. Simultaneously political and heartbreakingly personal, Cheri's writing is pure poetry. I had the pleasure of meeting Angelica during our MFA and it has been a thrill to see her well-deserved rise.

    A striking two-hander that will rock you to the core. I love these characters and I love this play. Simultaneously political and heartbreakingly personal, Cheri's writing is pure poetry. I had the pleasure of meeting Angelica during our MFA and it has been a thrill to see her well-deserved rise.

    ”