"Wonderful...an intricate piece of work that touches on our sensibilities with humor, and a genuine philosophical perspective."
         Legendary Actress, Ruby Dee on The High Priestess

"Alexander's dialogue is rhythmic and often lyrical, his characters rounded...a fine play, with some echoes of August Wilson."
                Backstage on Birthright

"Written and directed by Jackie Alexander…this six-character play is tight as a drum, eleven perfectly constructed scenes...a wonderful story...scintillating dialogue, compelling direction...the play could easily withstand a move to Broadway."
                      National Board of Review on The Desire

"Actor Jackie Alexander's Joplin was eloquently charming and angry - his Joplin is a troubled songwriter who brings emotional depth to music."
                               Amsterdam News on A Guest of Honor

"Alexander, writer, director...portrays a touching and heartrending story...leaves the viewer with a sense of hope. "
                                                               Blackfilm.com on Joy