“[A] breathtakingly on-point new comedy… bracingly timely.” – Washington Post
“‘Brilliant’ is barely adequate to describe Hooded, or Being Black for Dummies, which blurs the line between comedy and drama with the infinite precision, speed, and flash of a polished penny spinning on end. It’s funny, poignant, and remarkable in the way it marries pop culture, culture, and art to elevate a conversation to a place it should have reached long ago.” – DC Theatre Scene
“Undeniably compelling… unravels layers upon layers of intersectionality
between race, age and identity, bouncing from comedy to tragedy.” – MD
Theatre Guide
“The bracingly timely show…
frequently bursts with the kind of laughs that have a ‘wow’ underneath
as the characters stride onto dangerous turf. Chisholm has written the
kind of idea-rich play that makes you want to hear lots of reactions
afterward.” – Washington Post
“A constant fluctuation of subtle comedy, clarity, political commentary, tragedy, and biting wit... Hooded, Or Being Black for Dummies is a comedy for sure, but it is also an awakening… The show deserves every accolade it has earned.” – DC Metro Theater Arts
“Hilarious, sobering and most of all, uncomfortable… Chisholm skillfully weaves together a host of stereotypes and misunderstandings in a way that’s laugh-out-loud funny but also deeply tragic.” – Chicago Theater Beat