“The writing is beautiful. It covers what it means to be human. It covers the spirituality, and everything that encompasses what it means to feel, to grieve - to feel - to experience the world in this condition, and in terms of not just being Black, but of the essence of living. I’ve never felt anything like what I’m feeling now, watching a play. the beauty in this, the truth in this, even the most closed eyes can see the brilliance… It was magical. I’m still looking for the words”
“I was blown away by the clarity, complexity, and depth of his writing. Especially for him to be so young…Fascinated [by] how skillfully Evan weaved together the storyline of a mama’s boy who died at the hands of the police. He had me riveted with the unfolding of the impact on the media, the court system, the siblings, the parents’ marriage, the therapist, and the motivations of the family attorney. THIS KID IS GENIUS!!”
“…This is a message that is much needed…”
“We’re thinking we saw a playwright genius in the bud.”
“Evan is an amazing storyteller and playwright”
“...A pivotal voice of this generation…”
“Look for his name in lights with fireworks. UH-MAZ-ING talent. Clearly this is not his first lifetime…Wisdom, insights, and talent many decades beyond his years”
“I cried so much. It was so good! All Rise is art, it’s beautiful. I’m still emotionally recovering. Everyone must go see this show!”
“...This young playwright is only a teenager, but embodies the genius of playwright August Wilson. Don’t wait til he gets to Broadway to see this show!”
“This was a very moving play, and I have a feeling that the playwright is going to create more!”
“It was trulyastounding! So sophisticated and present…the depth, the detail, the character interplay and dialogue. Eyes on Evan onward, for sure!”
“Such a beautiful, creative, heartbreaking, and soul-stirring Play—absolutely wonderful!”
“I LOVE All Rise! My brother was tragically murdered, and this play has helped me pull myself out of this pit of grief. It was amazing, and everyone who saw it loved it!”
