REVIEWS / PRESS

"A modern day West Side Story ... has developed a huge following among people who come to see it again and again." (read more)

Ginia Bellafante
The New York Times

"Stimulating, breathtaking, a mind blowing must see!" (read more)

The Courier Times

"Platanos & Collard Greens is a spicy dish served with colorful ... side dishes of humor ... and straight up revelations that hit the spot." (read more)

The Positive Community Magazine

"Platanos and Collard Greens is sweet, true fun! Bring your appetite for laughter when you go to see this novela set on stage! " (read more)

Jennese Torres
La Diva Latina Magazine

"tells the story of a Black Man and Latina Women forced to defend their love againt cultural and racial prejudices."(read more)

New York Daily News

"A play that everyone can relate to... a Hip-Hop drama... incorporating humor and utilizing extraordinary moving, and exlplosive poetry. [This play] wins on all levels: it entertains, educates, and leaves one satisfied." (read more)

Linda Armstrong, Critic
New York Amsterdam News

"Cultures and passions collide with the poetics of Hip Hop."

The New York Post

"Moments of cutting edge insight mixed with laugh out loud humor... it will be easy to agree this show deserves to take its rightful place on Broadway as the year's new hit. Catch it soon while you still can!" (read more)

Carribbean Life

"I've been waiting for this show for 35years

Felipe Luciano, Host WWRL
Drivetime Radio Show

Urbanstyle Weekly ..

"Fantastic! Pefect for College audiences! Loved it!"

Joyce Weimer, Coordinator of Special Programs
Alfred State College

"The beauty of this play is that it addresses the complexities of both the black and latino cultures."
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Eric Lugo, Latino Programs,
Comittee Co-Chair for Illini Union
University of Illinois, Champagne-Urbana

"It was insightful because we need to understand the relationship between two generally stereotyped cultures,... the play was realistic, especially in terms of the interactions within the Latino family,... I wish my parents were here to see this."

Students, Rutgers University

"Platanos and Collardgreens is an eloquently written play that motivates today's youth to address issues of race, color and systematic injustices that effect minority communities. Your exploration and analysis of race relations between Blacks and Latinos is phenomenal."

Black Student Union, Hamilton College