←Recommendations of Golden

An electrifying drama that somehow manages to combine gritty realism with magical theatricality, and make it all fit together perfectly. Features a collection of characters lovingly depicted in all their messy humanity, including their foibles and flaws, all their hopes and dashed dreams. The dialogue is dazzling throughout, and the strategically-placed monologues consistently hit home with their power and their poetry. Extremely worthy of wide-spread production. Bravo!

A convincing world achieved by rich characters caught in impossible situations in which hope reveals its tyranny and its blessings, and change is an invaluable currency.

GOLDEN, by Andrew Lee Creech, is a play fueled by complex characters and powerful emotional truths. From the start, I fell in love with the characters reclaiming the past and fighting for the future while trying to survive the present. I saw reflections of myself in each one because of how deeply Creech understands and contrasts their journeys. And the broader world of the play deftly explores how a recession and Black urban history combine to propel each character's choices throughout. This is a play that truly comes alive, right off the page, and can't wait to see it staged.

A thoughtful, character driven play. And the characters really are brilliant- fully fleshed out and grounded. They're not perfect, but that's why you root for them. The bittersweet ending really hits home. I can see this being a darling of the regional theater scene.

"GOLDEN" by Andrew Lee Creech is an exploration of resilience and aspiration within a community. Set in a laundromat, the play weaves a narrative rich with authenticity and heart. Characters like Morris and Rheeda embody the struggle to maintain dignity amidst adversity, while the vibrant Zora adds a layer of innocence and hope. The dialogue crackles with life, capturing the rhythm of reality. Creech's work has an enduring spirit of individuals fighting for a brighter tomorrow. It's a compelling piece that resonates with the tenacity of the human spirit. A must read.

This is one fine play. The characters in Golden are fully alive. Just trying their best. They make choices good and bad. And though there are not a lot of choices available they work their way through. It's set in time with the recession, Obama's presidency and Haiti's earthquake. (Always good to have these reminders.) I enjoyed spending time with these people even in their sadness. Bravo!

This play deserves to be in conversation with the great plays about the American Dream. Morris Golden is a modern-day Willy Loman. It's a play about finding our place in this world and fighting for that place.