Warriors Don't Cry was a one-woman show adapted from a memoir of the same name by
Dr. Melba Pattillo Beals. The performance was clever, captivating, and different than I expected. I had no idea what the show would be about prior to seeing it, so learning that it would be a one-woman show did not appeal to me. I expected choppy, over the top scenes that would be too funny to take seriously. Once I saw the actress take hold of each character and display each moment in such a distinct way, I felt compelled to understand her protagonist's story.
The message was one that comes easy to understand for me. I was never confused, and the plot was clear with an obvious begging and conclusion. As a growing actor, seeing one person take on so many roles was a stepping-stone for learning about theatre. I always imagined it seeming goofy, and it was quite the opposite. It was serious and made the story even more interesting as more characters piled up. There was a moment where I felt like it was a little monotonous for the actress to go back and forth again and again in scenes that were moving very quickly. Overall though, this was an intriguing performance that made me appreciate this kind of show more than I thought I would.
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