There can be no more topical subject today in America than racism, especially the espousal on many fronts that white people hate and fear African-Americans. (Just ask Beyonce). As it happens, topicality is the strongest asset Lydia R. Diamond's play "Smart People," now being presented at Second Stage Theatre under Kenny Leon's brisk direction, has going for it.
SOURCE: Cititour.com at 10:23PM on February 11, 2016