[NEohioPAL] Review of "Incendiaries" at Cleveland Public Theatre

[Bob Abelman via NEohioPAL]

CPT’s exceptional ‘Incendiaries’ uses drama to spark discussion



Bob Abelman

Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal

Member, International Association of Theatre Critics



“This happened.”



These are the final words in the play “Incendiaries,” which explores the race riots that tore through Cleveland’s east side Hough neighborhood in the late 1960s.  But the hope of its creators is that these won’t be the last words when it comes to public discussion about the conflict that exists between law enforcement and the communities they serve.



Conceived and directed by Pandora Robertson and receiving its World Premiere production at Cleveland Public Theatre, “Incendiaries” asks audiences to reflect upon the social injustice that happened in the past with the understanding that it is happening still.



In fact, during rehearsals for this production, 12-year-old Tamir Rice was shot and killed across the street from the apartment housing one of the cast members.



The play’s subject matter and timeliness most certainly inspires contemplation, discussion and debate.  But what is particularly remarkable is its ability to transform historical text, actual trial transcripts, and documented citizen accounts into riveting theater.



For more of this review, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/.  
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