Jesus on His Way
written & directed by Tai French
The Big Victory
through December 18
All hell breaks loose when Donna's family come together to celebrate Christmas in Tai French's jubilant Jesus On His Way on stage at the Big Victory in Burbank through December 18. The cast is dyn -o -mite, there are plenty of laughs and ample time to reflect on what forgiveness means in most relationships. My only objections are the over-the-top Hallelujah next to last scene in the play - its religious fervor may be fine in a church, but as is makes the play look like a plug for Christian fanaticism - and, the last scene, which is anti-climactic, destroying much of the credibility already established. There is no way Donna's lover Vaughn would totally change - he is too stubborn and selfish a character, making this otherwise naturalistic play unrealistic.
The cast is superb, as is French's direction, keeping the momentum up, bright and fun to watch. Kudos to Anika C. McFall, La 'Keishia Simon - a hoot as Vita, Ginja Wellington as Gloria, Guy D. Williams, Jahmel A. Holden, Calvin C. Winbush, David Jite and Egbert Bernard for their heartfelt portrayals.
3 out of 5 stars
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