COCK

Dobama
October 25-Novembver 23, 2013

216-932-3396 or dobama.org

Bob Abelman

What determines whether we are attracted to men or to women?  Some would argue that it is our sexual orientation as prescribed by biology.  Others would argue that it is our sexual identity as influenced by whoever’s welcoming arms and supportive community we fall into first.  Both arguments are made in Dobama Theatre’s wonderful production of “COCK,” but the conclusions are as ambivalent as the main character’s sexuality.

To see a full review of this show, read Bob Abelman's News-Herald article: http://www.news-herald.com/search?text=Bob+Abelman


Roy Berko

COCK, Mike Bartlett’s compelling script, under the meticulous and creative direction of Corey Atkins, and some of the very best acting seen on a local stage, is an absolutely must see production.  It’s an A+ experience.   
 
To see a full review of this show, read Roy Berko's blog here.


Fran Heller

At first, the play seems little more than a facile inversion of the classic love triangle.
However, as it develops, it evolves into a thought-provoking work in which issues of identity and sexuality are explored with humor, insight and bracing dialogue.
Don't let the eyebrow raising title turn you off.

To see a full review of this show, read Fran Heller's review at the Cleveland Jewish News

Mark Horning

Dobama Theatre’s production of “Cock” is top notch.  It is the pure science of acting distilled down to its essence.  This is the play that you wait to appear during the season.  It is here.  Go see it.  

To see a full review of this show, read Mark Horning's blog.


Christine Howey

"...if you're up for a battle (cockfight, if you will) between a gay Man, a straight Woman, and John, the fellow who is the object of their affection, then playwright Mike Bartlett has something for you."

To see a full review of this show, read Christine Howey's blog Rave and Pan
To see a full review of this show, read Christine Howey's review at  Cleveland Scene

Andrea Simakis

Generating steam without showing any skin isn't easy, but Atkins and his actors do it. As John and W talk dirty - as well as comment admiringly on the other's anatomy - they move closer and closer, until they stand face to face, rocking slightly and moaning in orgasmic pleasure until the stage goes black. (This is the best time to check out the audience across the way.)"

To see a full review of this show, read Andrea Simakis' blog or visit Cleveland.com here.