←Recommendations of Black Fire

Raw and gripping, BLACK FIRE holds its light up to the ongoing injustice, racism, and drug problems that continue throughout America. Complex and thought-provoking, this emotionally-rich play has the ability to spark conversation, discussion, and perspectives for change in our broken worlds.

Ken Love presents a story familiar to some and new to others. As someone who had a backseat to the murder of George Floyd, I remember too well the media coverage that differed from the their reports and eyewitness reports. Love exposes racism in the guise of the white savior and leaves us much to think about if we are honest and true. As I read this on Juneteenth, I reflect on what is next. Can we change the trajectory? Producing Black Fire could be a first step.

Ken has captured the complex topics of race, justice, and family with rich dynamics characters and solid dialogue that is powerful. Ken Love’s “BLACK FIRE” is both passionate and thought-provoking, making it a must-read.

Ken Love explores a multitude of layers within this play: race, class, and gender. Love expertly weaves through them all to tell a compelling modern Black Lives Matter story while maintaining a level of theatricality that will entice audiences.