Sal Capone: The Lamentable Tragedy of … shouting about hate is not always the most effective way to bring about change.
Sal Capone: The Lamentable Tragedy of …By Omari Newton, directed by Diane Roberts. NAC English Theatre, a Boldskool production with Holding space productions.
The anger and the rhythm that are the underpinning of Sal Capone are clear and compelling. But almost constant shouting and the poor enunciation of most of the cast — frequently overwhelmed by the crashing soundscape — blur detail and nuance.
The hip-hop musical by Omari Newton, updated from the 2013 original, was inspired by the police shooting of a Montreal teen, Freddy Villanueva, and the riots that followed his death. …