Akeelah has a crazy passion for words: the more abstruse and labyrinthine, the better. But this gift is almost overwhelmed by the challenge of her daily life in a tough, dangerous Chicago neighborhood, and by Akeelah's yearning for a different life. The first theatrical adaptation of the critically-acclaimed film is directed by Charles Randolph-Wright and captures all the hope and spirit of the original story in an inspiring tale of a community united behind one little girl's dream. Akeelah and the Bee will also be featured in La Jolla Playhouse's DNA New Work Series and will travel to a major regional theatre following its run at CTC.
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Akeelah and the Bee Reviews
Twin Cities Pioneer Press - Somewhat Recommended
"...In the end, I came away feeling as if playwright West and director Charles Randolph-Wright left unexplored the humanity within the characters that could have made this a truly inspiring story. What a shame to miss that opportunity."
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How Was The Show - Somewhat Recommended
"...Certainly, there is a lot of cleverness on display here and director Charles Randolph-Wright deserves credit for finding a way to keep the cinematic play chugging along. West keeps the focus on Akeelah and as a result – despite everything – the play finds a center."
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