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Charlayne Woodard
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Editorial reviews
L.A. Theatre Works has made an ongoing commitment to record "the greatest acting talent of our time performing the world's finest literature." Charlayne Woodard's moving autobiographical piece certainly finds itself at home among the other recordings in LATW's repertoire. In five vignettes about three generations of her African-American family, Woodard paints a vibrant family portrait that is infused with humor, as well as solemnity. The recording is live, as are all L. A. Theatre Works' productions, and the audience's reactions make a wonderful background to Woodard's energetic performance.
Critic reviews
- NAACP Award Winner, Best Play and Best Playwright
Stellar Performance!
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The rest of her work will also be added to my library.
Uplifting and Entertaining
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Loved This Beautiful Work Of Art!
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Best AUDIO EVER💜 I loved it then & now and always
A great blast from the past!
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Awesome!!!
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Very Enertaining
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A True, " TRUTH TELLER"
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Wonderful Stories
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If you could sum up Pretty Fire in three words, what would they be?
Wonderful Family StoryWhat about Charlayne Woodard’s performance did you like?
I Loved Everything about Charlayne's performance, especially the way she made you see/picture and understand each character.Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Yes, I cried, but it was during the second time I listen to it!Any additional comments?
Everythings better in the South (lol)! As much as I know this is not true, there were times when I did feel that way!Great!
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If you could sum up Pretty Fire in three words, what would they be?
Remember The TimesWhat does Charlayne Woodard bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
The anamation in her voice made you laugh and be apart of the book.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
YesAny additional comments?
Pass it on!!FUNNY
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