Lorinda Hawkins Smith

Black Woman in Deep Water

lorinda hawkins smith · September 22, 2021 certified reviewer
Powerful, profound and painful. One of many untold stories that need to be told. Thankful to Makena for performing this piece and giving life, breath and soul to this unimaginable real life experience.... full review

VERSATILE

lorinda hawkins smith · September 05, 2021 certified reviewer
All the beautiful things I've been hearing about this show is all true. Kevin was nonstop and he has good knees! The show was entertaining, poignant, relatable, raw, authentic. Kevin is versatile personified. ... full review

I Heart Maroc

lorinda hawkins smith · September 05, 2021 certified reviewer
LOVED THIS SHOW!!! I was taken back to times when I was a fish out of water and had the chance to leave or stay and in both cases, my staying was the right decision. Azo brought all of the characters to life in such a beautiful believable way. Loved the humor all through it. Loved the light touch on the political climate. Loved the light touch on the patriarchy. And Azo just looked like she was having so much fun, it was easy to have fun with her.... full review

Happily Ever After

lorinda hawkins smith · August 26, 2021 certified reviewer
Beautiful. ... full review

Pulse of the City

lorinda hawkins smith · August 26, 2021 certified reviewer
Wow. Can't wait to see this production mounted. Definitely triggering. Well acted. Well directed. Writing was profound. Brava Courtney and cast. ... full review

Naturally Tan

lorinda hawkins smith · August 22, 2021 certified reviewer
What a talent!... full review

Caught In The Mix

lorinda hawkins smith · August 22, 2021 certified reviewer
Truth, transparency, vulnerability, and courage. It takes courage to face your truth and then tell it for all to see and hear. Kira does this with vulnerability, humor, and courage. That song, "I'm Growing Out" still sticks in my head. So much of her story is so relatable to my own. ... full review