4 / 10
Instead of capitalizing on that loaded context, though, the play gradually deflates, unable to maximize its own premise and hampered by possibly self-serving moves — a raised eyebrow is the only possible reaction to the improbable notion that Boubs could manipulate the worldlier, more experienced Dina into getting what he needs.
7 / 10
Dakar 2000’s plot, however, is gripping enough to make up for any shortcomings in character development. The script’s revelations trickle down in spurts before converging in an all-out flood of manipulation. 'You can’t like someone AND manipulate them!' Boubs screeches at one point, heartbroken to think he was just a pawn in Dina’s game. 'Yes, you can,' Dina insists. Joseph’s exploration of the cost of trying to be a good person reminds us no character is simply a hero or a villain.
Manhattan Theatre Club just celebrated opening night for the world premiere of Dakar 2000, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist and two-time Obie Award winner Rajiv Joseph and directed by May Adrales. Check out photos from inside opening night!
The Manhattan Theatre Club world premiere of Dakar 2000, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist and two-time Obie Award winner Rajiv Joseph and directed by May Adrales, begins performances tonight at New York City Center. Read the reviews!
Performances begin tonight, Wednesday, February 5 for the Manhattan Theatre Club world premiere of Dakar 2000, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist and two-time Obie Award winner Rajiv Joseph and directed by May Adrales. Check out photos from the production.
Watch a trailer for Dakar 2000 at Manhattan Theatre Club in the video here. The new work by Rajiv Joseph is directed by May Adrales, and stars Abubakr Ali and Mia Barron.
Next up at Manhattan Theatre Club is the world premiere of Rajiv Joseph's Dakar 2000, directed by May Adrales, and starring Abubakr Ali and Mia Barron. Watch in this video as Joseph and the rest of the team chat more about what the new play is all about!
This week, the cast of the world premiere play Dakar 2000 by Rajiv Joseph
at Manhattan Theatre Club met the press! Check out photos from the event here!
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