Topdog/Underdog review – Corey Hawkins triumphs in Suzan Lori-Parks revival
9 / 10
Parks' writing is already something to behold. She masterfully navigates all that her work wants to hold. Dealing in equal parts humor alongside shame, guilt and despair, Topdog/Underdog covers the world without running itself ragged. It's a testament to Parks' enduring mastery of craft, creativity and empathy. But to witness her words under Kenny Leon's direction is to see something truly kinetic and alive, completely stripped of niceties or pandering. The work is ugly, at times, cracked right open, but familiar and loving. It's a balanced embracement of the siblings' love and mischievousness alongside their ordained dysfunction.
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