Seed
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CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Sep 16, 2011
Closed Oct 9, 2011
Opened Sep 16, 2011
Closed Oct 9, 2011
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WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
Seed is set months before the landmark Nixzmary Brown abuse case that would change child welfare in New York City forever. Burnt-out social worker Anne Colleen Simpson decides to leave the field on a high note by writing a book detailing her career and the child welfare case that brought her acclaim. But when Chee-Chee, a gifted twelve-year-old from the 'projects' in Anne's gentrified Harlem neighborhood, collides into her life, she is forced to confront his young mother and the shadows of her own past. Chee-Chee and Anne develop an unconventional friendship that leads to an explosive encounter threatening Chee-Chee's future. Infused with the vibrant rhythm and verse of Hip-Hop culture, Seed begs the question: how far are we willing to go to ensure the well being of our children? Under the direction of Niegel Smith, the characters in this compelling new play confront the class and cultural divides that exist in one of America's most prominent black communities.
WHAT ARE CRITICS SAYING?
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Deep and Thought-provoking
It was a very moving production - great acting and although the subject matter was difficult, it was handled in a sensitive and respectful way. There were tears, laughter and deep emotions that resonated. Worth seeing!
Reviewed by MSterling7
on Sunday, Sep 11th, 2011
RE:Seed
We saw this play in a workshop production last year and it is extremely good indeed. The subject matter, the acting and the dialogue are riveting and we thoroughly recommend it. OK it is off the beaten track but you will not be sorry you went.
Reviewed by MACNBOB
on Wednesday, Sep 7th, 2011
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After nearly 20 years on the job, Harlem-based social worker Anne Colleen Simpson (Bridgit Antoinette Evans) is feeling burnt out, and ready to leave the field. However, she can't help but get drawn into the lives of an exceptional 12-year-old boy and his mother in Radha Blank's provocative new play, Seed, being co-presented by The Classical Theatre of Harlem and the Hip-Hop Theater Festival at the National Black Theatre, under Niegel Smith's smart direction.
Anne has had some high-profile successes in her career, most notably saving six children from being shot to death by their mentally unstable mother. However, she has also had cases that continue to haunt her -- including that of Rasha[...]