The protests during the national anthem by NFL players has been a polarizing issue in this nation. Every news channel you turned on had a different view on it. We heard from so many people about what it meant to kneel during the anthem but we rarely paid attention to what the players that were doing the kneeling were going through. With balletic scenes of football play and heated scenes taking place off the field, Wilkins has written a vital play that imagined what various players of various races were going through at this time in history.

With the acerbic wit of Stephen Adly Guigis and the soaring poeticism of August Wilson, MORENO tackles a deep and complex question: Is there a right time to take a stand?

Each of the four characters in Wilkins' play are well-drawn and complex, and playwright masterfully reveals new layers and depth to them with each passing scene. The subject matter is expressed in a thought-provoking and passionate manner that never feels didactic--this is a play whose heart beats fervently and passionately, and whose mind is sharp and nimble.

I look forward to seeing this play onstage soon!

From start to finish, we are in great hands with Wilkins providing strong theatricality and an immense facility with language. Wonderful work! It should be produced as soon as possible!