The VerdictWhat Did Critics Think of Charly Evon Simpson's sandblasted?
The world premiere of the new play from Vineyard Theatre and WP Theatre opened February 27.
By
Leah Putnam
February 28, 2022
Marinda Anderson and Brittany Bellizeare in sandblasted.Carol Rosegg
Reviews are in for the world premiere of Charly Evon Simpson's new comedy sandblasted. The Vineyard Theatre and WP Theater production began previews Off-Broadway February 6 and opened February 27 with a run through March 13.
Marinda Anderson, Brittany Bellizeare, Andy Lucien, and Rolonda Watts star in the work, directed by Summer L. Williams, about two women on a sandy search for something that may not be real and their journey as they follow ADAH, a celebrity-turned-wellness-maven.
The creative team for the production includes scenic designer Matt Saunders, costume designer Montana Levi Blanco, lighting designer Stacey Derosier, sound designer Sadah Espii Proctor, hair and wig designer Cookie Jordan, dramaturg Nissy Aya, and casting director Kelly Gillespie.
By
Logan Culwell-Block,
Margaret Hall
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September 13, 2023
Set in Northern California, the new play from Pulitzer winner Annie Baker centers on five women holding a philosophical conversation as they grapple with suffering and desire.