Elaine Mura – Splash Magazine
Adeptly helmed by LaTanya Richardson Jackson, ANGRY, RAUCOUS, AND SHAMELESSLY GORGEOUS proceeds to do just what the words in the title suggest – no, demand. Of course, Jackson has the advantage of a quartet of talented and seasoned actors to take on the roles of the four principals. After a rocky start, the four soon fit into their characters with space to spare. Cleage’s writing is clever and often downright hilarious, which adds to the fun. Read more…
Jonas Schwartz – TheaterMania
Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous, now running at the Geffen Playhouse, has an intriguing premise and a talented cast. A comedy about women’s place in the African American movement , Pearl Cleage’s play misses its targets for much of its 100-minute runtime—until it’s jolted to life by a tantalizing performance from Olivia Washington…it has something urgent to say—but in its current form, it feels uneven, too committed to a comfortable comedic structure that ultimately dulls its sharper edges. Read more…