Obama-ology presented by Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre at Noyes Cultural Art Center

Chicago Reader - Highly Recommended

"...Obama campaign operatives stationed in East Cleveland at the height of the 2008 presidential run felt like they were at the center of the political world. An idealistic—and existentially lost—Black gay man’s entrance into this volatile world forms the center of Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre’s production of Aurin Squire’s Obama-ology, which entertainingly depicts what an emotional minefield it was selling Obama’s vision of hope."

Buzznews.net - Recommended

"...OBAMA-OLOGY is billed as a comedy and there were indeed some hilarious moments: the local volunteer trainee whose idea of outreach runs along the lines of ‘Yo! Niggah! Git yer black ass to the polls!’, and the aggressively ‘woke’ couple who address other volunteers as ‘sistah soldier’. Excellent acting makes these scenarios truly droll without descent into slapstick. OBAMA-OLOGY is also advertised as drama; there are definitely some dramatic scenes, particularly those involving Warren’s parents exiling their queer son. My companion is into neologisms and called OBAMA-OLOGY a ‘dramedy’, but I would have liked it better if it had been one or the other."

Evanston Roundtable - Highly Recommended

"...Laughs are had but also lessons learned. We realize the situations are complicated. East Cleveland is no made-up city for a dramatic production. The laughs have a bite to them. Obama-ology has an unexpected depth."

NewCity Chicago - Recommended

"...Credit also to Bria Walker whose direction allows the cast room to develop their roles. A two-act play, the production never appears rushed. It is funny in moments, but also poignant and believable. I wish the story presented more of Warren’s familial history. A later scene involving Warren facing his family appeared disjointed from the rest of the production. The play as a whole, though, is a thoughtful and well-conceived portrayal of a more innocent time in political history."