MaConnia Chesser
Theater Review: “Ain’t No Mo’” — Racism as a Surreal Farce
January 16, 2025
Few could doubt this satire’s relevance, given the alarming results of November’s election: a convicted felon, whose minions lean into racist and sexist tropes, is back in the White House.
Read MoreTheater Review: “Trouble in Mind” — Taking a Stand Backstage
January 21, 2024
Set in New York in the mid-’50s, “Trouble in Mind” is a backstage dramedy that draws on the genre’s interest in the ambiguities of role-playing to condemn racial bias.
Read MoreWhat elevates An Iliad beyond the routine is MaConnia Chesser’s dazzling performance as The Poet.
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