"The wholly appealing cast, create an engaging sense of place and affinity, such that 'La Race' is perhaps, above all, a love letter to the very idea of a neighborhood."
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"The play’s skillful writing and acting make it easy to root for these women as they race, with occasional stumbles of their own, toward new futures."
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"With all the ancillary hubbub, 'La Race' can't quite reach the finish line."
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“As constructed La Race is really a series of sprints; it starts out strong, then loses steam before reaching a climax rather too overloaded with bombshells. Still, the characters are an engaging bunch, their talent for comically hairsplitting conversations captured by a strong cast under the sure guidance of director Taylor Reynolds”
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Taylor Reynolds has directed an excellent ensemble in bringing this play to life in an engaging, thought-provoking, and heartfelt way, but not without some issues. Through his direction and the actors' performances, "La Race" challenges the audience with clearly articulated and impactful ideas. However, the success in presenting those ideas depends on how they are performed, which is one of the problematic areas. Expressing strong emotions about an issue is challenging without being preachy or strident. There are scenes where certain key characters go into rants about racism, sexism, and gentrification that seem out of place with the carefully constructed plot lines that approach those issues in a less strident and more thoughtful way.
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