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“Here’s what they think about you” - Ice Cube
On the album the mess you made by Abcents + Postell
“Postell's impossibly flexible rhymes play with the measure like a cocky cat with a wounded mouse. His attitude shifts from the confrontational to the vulnerable, waxing and waning…”
- Johnny Iguana, Grammy-nominated musician, songwriter
(The Claudettes, Oh My God, Junior Wells Band)
On the album BUGGIN’ by Q Brothers
“For 15 years...a fixture at Lollapalooza’s Kidzapalooza [and at Austin City Limits’ Kiddie Limits] where they’ve entertained and enlightened thousands of kids (and their parents)...This is not dumbed-down-for-kids hip-hop; this is bona fide old-school rap with all the style, flair and polish...“This is real hip-hop.”...it speaks to [kids] while, also speaking to the parents in double entendres and wordplay and all the sophisticated parts of ’90s hip-hop lyricism.”
- Chicago Sun Times
On Moliere’s THE MISANTHROPE
Directed by Lucie Tiberghien
"Choose a classic text—preferably not too long, preferably funny—get good actors to perform it into their devices, and voilà...Much drama ensues, doused by Alceste’s buddy Philinte (Postell Pringle)
-The New Yorker
On pen/man/ship by Christina Anderson
Directed by Lucie Tiberghien
“Strong work being done by the cast, whose every reaction shines on their faces. I was impressed by Postell Pringle’s Cecil...a ship’s mate with a storied past...a character who seems at first like an allegorical representative of “crew,” until we start to understand how complex he is, and what an important role he’ll play in the story.”
- Exeunt NYC
“Directed by Lucie Tiberghien, pen/man/ship stars Kevin Mambo, Jared McNeill, Crystal Lucas-Perry, and Postell Pringle--a virtuoso cast playing an incendiary group of characters.”
- StageBuddy
“Pen/man/ship boasts an impressive cast...Bearded and dressed faithful to the period, portrays humble, fair-minded, and altruistic Cecil. Pringle has a welcoming presence as Cecil who often defuses tension as the show progresses. Forthright, experienced, and respectful, he is well-spoken and has the discernment to navigate each character just as well as any ship.” - The Sleepless Critic
“A mutinous uprising is at hand, putting all their lives, including a sweet-natured accordion player, tenderly portrayed by Postell Pringle.” - Times Square Chronicles
“Thoughtful, ardent performances by all involved movingly manifest what these humanly flawed characters discover about themselves” - Thinking Theater NYC
On Othello: The Remix* by Q Brothers
While the comedy does ultimately overshadow the tragic dimensions of the story, Mr. Pringle is a commanding, virile presence. His transformation, under Iago’s manipulation, into a monster of sexual insecurity...we do see clearly a noble heart corrupted. - New York Times (*NYT Critics Pick)
In the title role, Postell Pringle’s MC Othello builds intensely over the course of an hour and a half, forcefully self-destructing in a skillfully constructed murder scene. - The Chicago Critic
On Q Brother’s Christmas Carol by Q Brothers Collective (GQ, JQ, Jax & Pos)
For 80 minutes, the Qs...take us on a cyclonic journey through Scrooge's transformation...The show uses a dizzying mix of music, including hip-hop, dancehall, pop, and reggae...this show hits the sweet spot for families grown tired of the traditional takes but still looking for a version true to the spirit(s) of the original. - The Chicago Reader
With live beats...the show’s four performers pingpong between characters and costumes and musical styles and comedy and pathos with the passion and energy of kids in the schoolyard. The show is a full-throated, high-speed, vibrantly theatrical yawp. They love hip-hop and they are sharing that love with an audience so that the audience can love it too...how I felt when I walked out of “A Q Brothers’ Christmas Carol;”- a little bit exhausted but [also] completely energized...honest-to-god joy. I was 500 smiley face emoticons. - New City Stage.
Together, these four mega-talented young men not only came up with the concept and wrote this fast-paced script — but they performed it, as well...Postell Pringle, co-creator of the piece, is strong, handsome and humorous, both as Bob Cratchit and his bold and brassy eldest daughter, Martha. The scene between the two characters is a tour de force that must be seen to be appreciated. As the effusive Spirit of Christmas Past he’s filled with all the warmth and delight of fond memories...he’s an inexhaustible participant in every ensemble number. - Chicago Theater Review
On The Matchmaker by Thorthon Wilder
Directed by Henry Wishcamper (Goodman)
“But the truly great awakening to life's possibilities in this production involves...Pringle's Cornelius. Pringle conveys an uneasy combination of brave new inspiration and long habits of timidity; his wide, infections smile makes clear which of the two will win —” - Milwaukee Sentinel Journal
Postell Pringle and Behzad Dabu are unforgettable as the hapless duo set on having a real adventure for the first time in their respective lives...Pringle’s romantic foil is equal parts sweet and smart. - NewCity Stage
As Pringle and Dabu throw themselves into the fun, you can’t help laughing till the tears come…- Chicago On The Aisle
“[The] cast is an embarrassment of riches. Postell's Cornelius has you cheering from the moment he pops his head up onstage.”- TheaterMania
“The other stories in this wonderful play are about people having their dreams come to reality...Chief Clerk Cornelius Hackl [is] played to perfection by Postell Pringle.” - Around The Town Chicago
Elizabeth Ledo plays milliner Irene Molloy, and Postell Pringle is Cornelius Hackl in the Goodman Theatre production of “The Matchmaker.”
“— Cornelius Hackl (Postell Pringle, a veteran of the hip-hop Q Brothers’ shows who is right at home here) — desperate to escape the grind...determined to eat in a fine restaurant and get kissed by a woman. - Chicago Sun Times
The entire ensemble is wonderful...Postell Pringle (Cornelius), best known for his high energy performances with Q Brothers, delivers an unrecognizable performance as the sweet bumbling head clerk. - The Forth Walsh
“Postell Pringle, one of the creators of the Q Brothers Christmas Carol, is delightful as Cornelius Hackl. He and the agile Behzad Dabu, as Barnaby Tucker, make a great comic team.” - Chicago Theater Review
