Wiggerlover presented by James Anthony Zoccoli at Chicago Cultural Center

Chicago Reader - Highly Recommended

"...Punctuated by the musical stylings of DJ Gregor Mortis, Wigger Lover combines honest storytelling with poignant questions about race and cultural identity. Watch for Zoccoli's impressive rap skills and goofy disco dance moves."

Centerstage - Highly Recommended

"...The politics of Chicago's racial divide and neighborhood hierarchies burst onto the stage with James Anthony Zoccoli's engaging performance of "Wiggerlover [white boy + black dad = grey areas]" in association with DCA Theater. A hilarious myriad of music, comedy, history and memoir, the hour-long retrospective delves into touchy topics with wit and heart."

Chicago Theater Beat - Highly Recommended

"...Wiggerlover works because of its honesty. Zoccoli has looked deep within himself to understand his identity and has the writing chops to convey this journey in a refreshingly simple and genuine manner. He’s also funny, which saves the show from drifting into sappy Hallmark-card territory. In addition, there’s no ideology being forced down the audience’s throat. Zoccoli knows we’re too smart for that, even if race is a complex topic. It’s great to see someone who respects the intelligence of his audience enough not to hold our hands."