Recommended by Jelisa Jay Robinson

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    This is a beautiful, funny and heartbreaking play that tells the story of two people and their forbidden love. It's fast paced, witty and touches deep into the soul and the heartstrings! I was wondering whether to root for the two or not, and that's the beauty of Ali's writing. She succeeds at giving incredibly flawed human beings a platform to be who they are; an everlasting connection to people reading or listening to the play.

    This is a beautiful, funny and heartbreaking play that tells the story of two people and their forbidden love. It's fast paced, witty and touches deep into the soul and the heartstrings! I was wondering whether to root for the two or not, and that's the beauty of Ali's writing. She succeeds at giving incredibly flawed human beings a platform to be who they are; an everlasting connection to people reading or listening to the play.

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    This play took me on a journey. There were moments were I laughed. Moments where anger boiled inside of me. Moments where I did both. The dark comedic vibe kept me hooked and invested in the characters. I would love to see this work on its feet in someone's season!

    This play took me on a journey. There were moments were I laughed. Moments where anger boiled inside of me. Moments where I did both. The dark comedic vibe kept me hooked and invested in the characters. I would love to see this work on its feet in someone's season!

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    This play is honest. Open your diary and read honest. That honesty works. Watching it being performed felt like sitting with a friend or a family member. Each character, moment and scene was clearly painted with the words. If you are interested in an emotional experience that tugs at your heart, this play is it.

    This play is honest. Open your diary and read honest. That honesty works. Watching it being performed felt like sitting with a friend or a family member. Each character, moment and scene was clearly painted with the words. If you are interested in an emotional experience that tugs at your heart, this play is it.

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    This play is a love letter to mothers who are Black women. This is appreciation for all that they do. This play had me thinking of the sacrifices that my mother, grandmother and great grandmother made so that their descendants could be here today. This play made me laugh, and think. Thank you for this piece. Thank you.

    This play is a love letter to mothers who are Black women. This is appreciation for all that they do. This play had me thinking of the sacrifices that my mother, grandmother and great grandmother made so that their descendants could be here today. This play made me laugh, and think. Thank you for this piece. Thank you.

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    This is piece is pure poetry. It sings on the page, and on stage. The language is real, and witty. The each one of the characters is distinct and defined. It asks questions about what it means to make a place in the world, what it means to be woman, to be Latina, and to be human. I also love the addition of the Afrolatinx character (much needed in the theatre). This woman-centered work needs to live on the stages across the country.

    This is piece is pure poetry. It sings on the page, and on stage. The language is real, and witty. The each one of the characters is distinct and defined. It asks questions about what it means to make a place in the world, what it means to be woman, to be Latina, and to be human. I also love the addition of the Afrolatinx character (much needed in the theatre). This woman-centered work needs to live on the stages across the country.

  • Jelisa Jay Robinson: in a word by Lauren Yee
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    This play tugs on the heart strings and offers a front seat into the reality of grief. The play on words, scene shifts and use of flashback serve the story well. But it's the characters and their unfolding realities that kept me on the edge of my seat.

    This play tugs on the heart strings and offers a front seat into the reality of grief. The play on words, scene shifts and use of flashback serve the story well. But it's the characters and their unfolding realities that kept me on the edge of my seat.

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  • Jelisa Jay Robinson: Even Flowers Bloom in Hell, Sometimes by Franky D. Gonzalez
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    I am not going to lie, I cried the first time I read this play. This play is an honest, raw and heartfelt depiction of the effects of the prison industrial system on society today. It situates a real life scenario in the midst of personable characters. I love this piece.

    I am not going to lie, I cried the first time I read this play. This play is an honest, raw and heartfelt depiction of the effects of the prison industrial system on society today. It situates a real life scenario in the midst of personable characters. I love this piece.

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  • Jelisa Jay Robinson: Teen Dad by Adrienne Dawes
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    Dawes gives us realness, honesty and family dysfunction in Teen Dad. I felt for each of the characters and wanted each of them to succeed on their individual quest. This piece is funny, heartfelt and diffidently something you should be producing in your .theatre

    Dawes gives us realness, honesty and family dysfunction in Teen Dad. I felt for each of the characters and wanted each of them to succeed on their individual quest. This piece is funny, heartfelt and diffidently something you should be producing in your .theatre

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  • Jelisa Jay Robinson: African Stew by Lisa B. Thompson
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    I loved reading this play! It was funny, heartfelt and honest. It touched on some real topics between people in the diaspora. I can't wait to see this honest play on the stage.

    I loved reading this play! It was funny, heartfelt and honest. It touched on some real topics between people in the diaspora. I can't wait to see this honest play on the stage.

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  • Jelisa Jay Robinson: Black Super Hero Magic Mama by Inda Craig-Galván
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    This play had me laughing, crying and thinking. Craig-Galvan's piece offers a space for Black Mothers to deal with grief, pain, and loss. I love the individual voices of each character as well.

    This play had me laughing, crying and thinking. Craig-Galvan's piece offers a space for Black Mothers to deal with grief, pain, and loss. I love the individual voices of each character as well.

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