Ficklin Media Note: The above New Haven Register title of the Bossa Nova review very much captures perhaps the distinct impression of this production. Whose soul has been invaded. Is there such a thing as a black soul, a white soul , a human soul, one soul? Is the play strictly about race, class ,sexism, politics and sociology? Is it more deeply about this human dance to the music of our heart, regardless of time and place ? Can the production be appreciated in the same way if you are black, female, white or male. In these days of culture wars, wiki leaks, political character assassinations , global meltdown and fiscal instability is attending a play a prelude to "let them eat cake" or can it be a soul saving endeavor enabling you to emerge fired up and ready to go?
VARIETY REVIEW
Gygi JenningsDecember 6, 2010 at 4:23pm
Re: The FICKLIN MEDIA GROUP,LLC: Rep’s quietly affecting ‘Bossa Nova’ seeps into your soul
In general, it was a good night at the Theater and I was glad to be supportive of Black Theater! Whenever issues of Class, Race, Illicit Sex and Major Denial are explored, you're guaranteed a thought provoking experience! However, I can't help but feel alittle underwhelmed by this piece and I'm not sure if it's the treatment/presentation of these topics or the performances, but I feel that it was abit shallow. Overall, in my opinion, the play was commendable but not necessarily memorable.
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