“Straight White Men” Reaction

I am going to keep this relatively short, so that my group has plenty of new information to present to the class. I really enjoyed this performance because it commented on many hot topics such as racism, sexism, sexual orientation and the privileges or disadvantages associated with where you stand on these issues. The title speaks to this, as “Straight White Men” are the most privileged of all people. It appeared to me as though the play took two avenues to convey their message, as they used comedy through the first half of the play and then it took on a much more serious tone in the second half. As I mentioned in class, I usually prefer comedy, especially for topics like this, but the actors were able to pull off both the comedic part and the dramatic part. The biggest issue of the play was tat one brother has failed to live up to his potential because he is unable to accept the advantages that he has because he is a straight white man. The other brothers and his father attempt to dispel his concerns, each in their own way, but do not appear to be successful. Definitely a play worth seeing, as it sends a meaningful message and does so in a very entertaining way.

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