See it if You like plays that encourage active audience engagement, that explore the hard truth of our past and present.
Don't see it if It’s painful. No matter who you are, it’s a painful but rewarding evening of theatre.
See it if You want to be challenged and like a show that balances drama and humor
Don't see it if You don’t like overly sexual shows or hyper serious topics such as racism
See it if you enjoy cutting-edge, thought provoking theatre about interracial relationships unlike anything you've ever seen before.
Don't see it if You are uncomfortable seeing simulated sexual intercourse, definitely for mature audiences.
See it if you want to be challenged. This is a powerful, thought-provoking, brilliantly written play that will leave you with a lot to discuss.
Don't see it if the idea of watching a sex scene onstage makes you uncomfortable.
See it if you want a whole new perspective on what you think the word "slave" means. Mesmerizing acting, fast-paced, clever, witty & surprising.
Don't see it if you don't like to think or question your own long-held beliefs. This is not a sappy song and dance play.
See it if you want an original, powerful, rule-breaking, astonishing exploration of the impact of race on contemporary relationships
Don't see it if You want a light evening. This play leaves the audience challenged and unsettled Read more
See it if You are comfortable pushing and questioning your belief system and the status quo. Very intense. Very thought provoking ...
Don't see it if There is nudity and a rape scene. Do not see if you can’t question yourself and be open to new ideas
See it if Raunchy, provocative theatre that will make you really think. also laugh at times.
Don't see it if you are a kid, otherwise GO. its okay to be uncomfortable. Go see this show.
"This is a young person's play: overwritten, easily distracted, a bit glib, more concerned with effects than showing a complex journey to truth."
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"‘Slave Play’ is a funny, scalding, walk along the boundary between black and white in America"
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"‘Slave Play’ on Broadway mixes race and sex and is as challenging as you’ve heard"
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Grade B+ "'Slave Play' offers provocation, no easy answers in Broadway debut"
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"It's a shocker alright, and provocatively compelling, many would say. And while I'm happy to see new works by young playwrights challenge the status quo, especially when performed so brilliantly as 'Slave Play' is...this one is dramatically quite a mess. Provocative? Yes. An intriguing premise? Yes. Important theatre? No, at least not yet."
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"Seeing the Oppressor in Your White Lover's Eyes in 'Slave Play': Jeremy O. Harris's explosive downtown hit comes to Broadway."
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"Jeremy O. Harris' Bold and Dynamic 'SLAVE PLAY' Moves To Broadway"
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