Our reviews from The Chain.
It’s not often that we get the chance to see a show where we can truly see the evolution of the play over time. *Lipstick* is one of those occasions. Having first seen the piece in workshop form at El Barrio’s Artspace, and now again as part of the 2026 NYC Fringe at The Chain Theatre, it’s remarkable to see how much the production has sharpened, tightened, and fully come into itself over the past few months.
White As Snow* is a deeply personal solo piece that blends singing, spoken word, storytelling and moments of character work to explore identity, religion and self-acceptance. Set within the experience of a Black Haitian immigrant family in Northern Canada, the title works on multiple levels. It references the physical environment of the Great White North, while also pointing to the reality of living in an overwhelmingly white world. It is a smart and quietly effective framing device that underpi