Three friends go to visit the Queen of North America, who was their friend in middle school. The Queen has become a totalitarian ruler. The friends have come saying they are just there to hang out, but they are actually just trying to get insulin for a family member. 

Jojo Jones has written a very fun and interesting play. It really picks up steam and gets dramatic when they all re-enact significant memories from their childhood. 

The audience can’t help but compare the Queen to our current nation’s leader, who everyone sucks up to and often acts childish in his desire to be liked. 

At 90 minutes, it would be nice to have an intermission. There are plenty of scene changes where it could be easily added.  Join the Pro-Intermission movement here. 

Alexandra Chopson (In Quietness) is devilishly excellent as the Queen ordering everyone around. Jasper Johnson is spot on as the concubine, doing everything she says quickly. Jojo Brown, Carmia Imani, and Alice Wu are all superb as the three friends. 

See the program here. 

Cost of a ticket: $55

PlaylistHQ Economic Rating: Good Value

Rating Scale: Exceptional > Good Value > Discounted > Go for Free > Don’t Bother

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Quinn Delaney