Like the first one (Nothing Rhymes with Juneteenth) “Black Flag” blooms under the directorial hand of Rico Bruce Wade, experienced producer, director, performer and writer. Camera placement and the direction of actors’ gaze defy the zoom boxes to create a sense of people in the same room.
Again, a great cast. Michelle Clark is excellent in a nuanced role as the Black student with a southern white roommate (Amanda Victory) who displays the problematic flag. The always convincing Connor Kelly serves as a catalyst in this well written exploration of the roommates’ evolving relationship. (My only quibble was to wish Amanda had a more convincing southern accent. The rest of her performance was very good, especially for a professed “newbie.”)
This video is 22 minutes long, and has the “feel” of a real play, with three mini-acts. You can also find “programs” for these shows on Riverwalk's Facebook page, including bios.
This show, and the first (and eventually all five “Short Plays for an Antiracist Tomorrow") can be watched any time at https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=riverwalk+theatre and also at the Riverwalk Facebook page where it may appear on the feed — or if not, pull down the “more” menu and choose “videos.”
Three more short plays being added the next three Mondays! Stay tuned…