Fathers Audience I was extremely impressed with the performance sharing, that I went to see. "In My Father's House" presented a very small, very rare, and moving insight into an insight into how Black Males feel. I found the Performers, young and not so, young all had something to say that was worth listening to. Not a repetitive rehash of someone else's emotions, thoughts, and feelings. I felt the reality of what I was watching. It did not matter this was not a professional cast with years of training and experience. It did matter that the words they were using where their own, the experiences belong to them. I felt honoured to be invited to watch something as moving and personal as this. Provocative and moving, providing an opportunity for myself and others to hear from an unheard of perspective. I would like to see more of this kind of work. Much more Keith A Rydings The performance was a unique opportunity to see and hear an overlooked and often misrepresented section of our community. I was impressed by the courage all the men and boys showed by stepping up to the opportunity to be heard (provided for by a woman!!). I would like to see this innovative community arts production develop into a legacy of programmed events where this voice can be supported, grow stronger, sharper and be heard more clearly for future generations. Anwen Lewis. Classical Musician I enjoyed the show from beginning to end. I found the topics of conversation interesting despite their age. An honest portrayal of the life experiences of 'black men' was given. I laughed and cried throughout the production for any different reasons. The main one being, I feel, to see and hear a cast of 'black males' saying what obviously mattered to them and for them, their thoughts and feelings to be accepted and understood. Such an empowering experience for them and the audience to have had and from observations made so obvious to see. It was both thought provoking and incredibly realistic. The interactions between the younger and older participants was wonderful to see and it was obvious that everyone on stage was able to claim/own their own space - it was amazing also to see such professionalism, in terms, that is, of their acting. I'm almost certain that they couldn't have performed it any other way even if they tried but then I couldn't have imagined it any other way - truly a genuine work of art! I liked the idea of the earlier and later performance. You all clearly worked incredibly hard. I'm looking forward to the next production already! Well Done! Angela Rafiki Pilkington I found the production so positively enlightening, as life is - each experience, strengthening and sometimes weakening is how I could relate to the show. The input from each Black young boy/man was unbelievable. It made me feel so proud to be carrying a boy child. I imagined maybe one day watching him in a production like in my father's house one day in the future! Thank you. Alisha Jones
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