A. John Boulanger

See it if you want to support new works. I'm all about championing new musical, but all too often the music needs more aging. I found that here.

Don't see it if you expect a masterpiece. I was so looking forward to this piece. I applaud efforts, but it didn't quite rise to the the occasion.

See it if you don't need to be challenged. It was a cute show. Great set/lighting. The actors were enjoyable and worked well together.

Don't see it if You need to be challenged, moved or provoked. It played like episodic TV. Lots of transition time. Too, too long without an intermission. :(

See it if you have time to kill; it's dark adult puppetry. You know what you're signing up for. (props to Yan Li)

Don't see it if you're expecting a perfect plot. Or if you've children in tow. (Or parents in tow. They've not invented the wheel, but it rolls nonetheless

See it if you know Gorey's work. It helps.

Don't see it if you need a lot of flash, glitz, and glam to be entertained.

Also I loved this piece. Right length for the material. Poignant moments (which sometimes get rushed through). Great staging elements. Loved the set (quaint, quirky, interesting). Sound was perfect.

Highly capable (and in-tuned) cast. They really seemed to love the work and their unity served the style well.

It's not a set-the-world-on-fire story, but what the writer/director achieves is commendable and entertaining.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to hear Steven Dietz's early work.

Don't see it if you are at all tired. "Jody" is so subtle/somber you might not make it through. Leaves "Carl" very little to work with. Lots of missed opps.

Also The set is decent; the space is unforgiving; the actors try to force a connection that never really translates.

Nothing reached far enough. Sometimes somber music, with somber lighting, with somber writing, with somber acting...can make things seem clichéd (soap operatic). Variety in rhythm and meter and intonation could have leant a needed hand.... Read more Read less

See it if You are in Astoria and have an hour and a half to kill. I'm glad I went. Kudos to LITA.

Don't see it if you expect high production value. The inspector and ex-girlfriend will make you chuckle a few times.

See it if You like cute musicals.

Don't see it if You hate fluff.

See it if You like musicals.

Don't see it if You expect the movie.

See it if You like musicals.

Don't see it if Just see it.

See it if you haven't. If you are a fan of bio-dramatic historical recounts of artists. Lots of colorful characters, masterfully presented by Dixon.

Don't see it if youre anti-1-person shows. To many friends who take this stance; but this is definitely one of the stronger ones I've seen in recent years.

See it if You want to support new works. (And, YES; YOU SHOULD ALL support new works.)

Don't see it if You expect the moon. Some of the acting was a bit earnest at times (dictated by scripts).

See it if you know someone involved.

Don't see it if you are coming straight from work (or a long dinner).

Also it just wasn't my thing. (I'll take fault.) I'm all about a good staged reading (and this does have more design elements--kudos to sound/lights), but the stories just weren't captivating enough to keep me from fading off (literally-eep).

And it's in a cool church, with typical uncomfortable church pews, so you're not even going to get in a good nap.

I'm certain everyone involved are wonderful people and all, but this would've served me better with earbuds on a subway commute. (Which I think was half the point?)... Read more Read less

See it if you know nothing about the show or anyone in it. Works best if you're not on the "in". Expect nothing. Respect the gesture. Root for them.

Don't see it if you have lofty standards.

Also I was intrigued the whole time. No budget. Young cast. But I stayed with them and slightly intrigued until the last minute, which I took as a big enough payoff. Which I also took as a sinister wink and nod (and kick in the pants), despite the "serious message" we are led to believe we have gathered.

It's a harmless show. I'm glad I attended. Made me nostalgic for Ju-Co.... Read more Read less

See it if you're curious; you know somebody in the cast; if you're partial to boobs and a**es, fog, and jazz. Take advantage of the tarot card reader.

Don't see it if you want to be blown away by talent; moved to tears; truly creeper out or placed on edge. The not knowing's always stronger than the result.

See it if you want an easy evening of theatre. And if you like June Gable.

Don't see it if you want to be challenged.

See it if You want to cry

Don't see it if You hate awesomeness.

See it if You want to cry.

Don't see it if You are homophobic.

See it if You grew up with Sesame Street.

Don't see it if Swearing offends you.