Wednesday, October 19, 2016

AN OCTOROON @ DOBAMA THEATER



October 21 through November 13, 2016
(216) 932-3396

Bob Abelman

In an act full of creative risk and artistic integrity, Dobama Theatre not only introduced playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' provocative work to Cleveland, but did so in a month other than February.

To see a full review of this show, read Bob Abelman's article here.

Roy Berko


The hottest play of 1859 is back, but this time it is aimed at a 2016 audience with a plea for understanding and realization that things, regarding the blacks and Indigenous peoples, haven’t changed very much in the last 175 years. Seeing this production can be an important theatrical experience and challenge your belief system--“GO SEE!”

To see a full review of this show, read Roy Berko's blog here.

Mark Horning


If you have a skewed sense of adventure and wish to travel down the path less traveled, you may find An Octoroon to your liking.  Remember that you are traveling back over 150 years to one of the first examples of theatrical social commentary with contemporary theater thrown in on both ends.  While not your typical evening of light entertainment, none the less it will give you food for thought and conversation following the show.

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


Christine Howey

The acting, under the superb direction of Nathan Motta, is always fully on-point and riveting. 

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

"It's gonna make you laugh, it's gonna make you cry, it's gonna make you angry--but I hope what it does is make you think."  All that and an exploding steamboat, too.

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