CSC’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” Hits the Perfect Note Depicting the Black Experience During the Roaring ’20s
Wiggins is larger than life in her portrayal of the well known blues singer who has a clear understanding of what life as a black
Wiggins is larger than life in her portrayal of the well known blues singer who has a clear understanding of what life as a black
CSC s production of Ma Rainey s Black Bottom is beautiful important and some of the most effective storytelling I have ever experienced
Beautiful has a lot of heart at its core, it showcases themes of perseverance, agency, and the importance of standing in your truth.
Sidney Higgins leads the cast with a pitch perfect portrayal of King by showcasing a surprising vocal vulnerability that draws audiences in and keeps them wanting more. This is no small feat given the role requires almost constant signing for two and a half hours.
It is quite amazing to watch the actors work the puppets’ mouth and sometimes also their eyes while having them say their lines. It is mesmerizing to see the wildly different types of puppets.