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See it if sitting in a chair opposite a performer directly addressing you won't make you uncomfortable; you're open to new theatrical experiences.
Don't see it if sitting opposite a performer directly addressing you might make you uncomfortable; show's concept strikes you as indulgent or pretentious.
Also Was that 10 minutes, as advertised? It seemed closer to 5 minutes to m... Read more Read less
See it if You're a big jazz fan. You have a lot of patience. You're curious about a "demimonde" & willing to put up with a dearth of dramatic momentum
Don't see it if You bore easily. You need to be wowed (or just engaged) by a show right from the outset. You're not into jazz or tales of lost men.
Also This play needs a new first 10 minutes -- they are deadly. Two men on ... Read more Read less
See it if you'd like a slice of African-Americana; you appreciate the artistry & creativity involved in puppetry and animation.
Don't see it if you only want to see a "real" play rather than a puppet show, though it's not the traditional type of puppet show.
Also "Slow" may be too harsh for this show that runs under an hour, but the... Read more Read less
See it if you've ever had to get over a huge betrayal or rebuild your life in some way, or are open-minded/sympathetic to stories about those who have
Don't see it if you're highly sensitive to issues of privilege; you're not a fan of autobiographical solo shows.
Also As stated in the header, you could end up with one of two divergent re... Read more Read less
See it if you enjoy interpretive dance, or you have a loved one with memory loss/dementia and would appreciate art sympathetic to the situation.
Don't see it if you are looking for a cohesive, profound depiction of dementia. It's too diffuse & choppy and didn't make me feel like I was in his mind.
Also Well-meaning but ultimately not that moving and doesn't create enough ... Read more Read less
See it if you're willing to give four promising, appealing actors a chance even though their material is terrible.
Don't see it if you desire a plot that makes sense, character development that's consistent and plausible, a comedy that's genuinely funny.
Also This poorly written play is not as advertised. "Millennials" is a key ... Read more Read less
See it if You want to see a solid production of a classic (by classic, I mean work by a classic canonical dramatist).
Don't see it if You do not like brutal depictions of marriage.
See it if You're a musical theater completist -- i.e., you want to see flop or forgotten shows by greats like Alan Jay Lerner.
Don't see it if You have no tolerance for shows that are not thoroughly well-structured and well-acted. This one has flaws!
Also A great performance by Anne Nathan (as the maid). Some genuinely funny... Read more Read less
See it if you're into plays about "hot-button" issues (race, sexuality, e.g.), even if the treatment of them isn't particularly insightful or engaging
Don't see it if you're looking for a truly thought-provoking and interesting play touching on "hot-button" issues (race, sexuality, e.g.).
Also There's a lot of yelling in this play, especially at the beginning...j... Read more Read less
See it if You're willing to tolerate a tedious history lesson because of excellent design and production values.
Don't see it if You're not. Uberfans of Wagner and/or German history might be interested, but it's really not an engaging story as presented.
Also The costumes and scenic, lighting & sound design are all impressive. E... Read more Read less
See it if You're into immersive, site-specific theater. You're into NYC history and theater that illuminates under-covered aspects of it.
Don't see it if You like to sit still to watch a play. You only enjoy linear narratives.
Also Absolutely terrific design: the props, set decor, how it's all laid ou... Read more Read less
See it if you are up for a wild time!
Don't see it if you don't like bare butts or (except for pasties) breasts and the things they do--shimmying, twerking, etc.--or are otherwise prudish.
Also This is like an R-rated cirus retelling of "Alice in Wonderland." Fabu... Read more Read less
See it if you're curious about the journey of understanding that a person might have to make if a loved one comes out as nonbinary or trans.
Don't see it if you don't enjoy one-person plays.
Also A fine performance. A well-intentioned attempt to tell the story from ... Read more Read less
See it if you are open to depictions of contemporary relationships, for good or bad. You've ever been hung up on somebody you know isn't good for you.
Don't see it if you only like love stories that are sentimental and very romantic; you can't enjoy a play if you disagree with characters' actions.
Also Excellent performances by Feiffer and Linklater. A great first scene -... Read more Read less
See it if You'd like to see expert ensemble work. You enjoy unconventional storytelling. You're not yet familiar with the Mad Ones & what they do.
Don't see it if You're a strict traditionalist in terms of plot structure for plays.
Also Amazing performances: These actors REALLY become their characters (inc... Read more Read less
See it if you enjoy experimental theater; you have terrible memories of school; you're open-minded about entertainment.
Don't see it if you like traditional, linear storytelling; you prefer plays that emphasize plot & character over style & presentation.
Also Well-constructed, designed, performed but not for everyone -- see dist... Read more Read less
See it if You enjoy interactive theater or surreal/absurdist comedy, or are looking for lighthearted fare.
Don't see it if You're a stickler for solidly written, thoroughly plausible drama (it's neither)...or you dislike interacting with performers.
Also I had fun at the show and came out feeling "definite thumbs-up!" Think... Read more Read less
See it if you want an ORIGINAL adaptation of this familiar tale. Uses the basic concept & characters but changes enough so it's not the same old story
Don't see it if you're not sympathetic to issues related to social & economic justice, gentrification, community building, etc.
Also This is a completely up-to-date version, with Scrooge a greedy landlor... Read more Read less
See it if You're curious about the filmmaker's theater debut (or a big fan of his), or you can't get enough of satires of overentitled affluent whites
Don't see it if You don't like plays that consist more of monologues than dialogue. You've had enough of satires of overentitled affluent whites.
Also I wish the story were told with more "back & forth" (dialogue, interac... Read more Read less