No Desire to Suffer Twice at LOFT Ensemble

Stage Raw - Somewhat Recommended

"...The show juggles a lot of heavy topics, from racism to drug addiction to the 9/11 attacks. However, the thread weaving all of them together isn’t strong enough. Each theme battles for attention throughout the show. The plot is overall scattered. The script needs tightening and context, especially with its introduction of 9/11, which requires more thoughtful context than the play can tackle. The dissection of racial issues into the dialogue is well crafted, though didactic at times. The characters are dynamic and interesting enough to carry the themes Blak tries to convey without also needing to tell the audience. It’s shown on stage simply with their presence and interactions."