Manhattan Native

See it if you want to see how philosophers have a battle of wits.

Don't see it if you want to see how philosophers have a battle of wits.

See it if Want to see EXCELLENT writing and EXCELLENT acting. See it for the truth it speaks. You leave exhausted *for him* !

Don't see it if You are not where it's playing because EVERYONE should see this play in person.

Also This is the first play I have given 100 to. "American Moor" is so forceful it almost literally punches you in the gut. It is SO powerful that you leave perturbed, frustrated, and thoroughly embittered for the actor/writer and all American black men. He shows how American black men's daily existence is utterly exhausting. To know your craft [no matter what your job/career is], your worth, & yourself then to be stymied ALL your adulthood by something you, yourself alone cannot fix or remedy must be beyond ulcer making, beyond what any meditation regime promises because this NEVER goes away. It gets disguised, insinuated, or thrown in your face EVERY day. This play, American Moor, should been seen by ALL in this disappointing country of ours.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to waste your time stroking the ego of a bad playwright (Sorry- but this is my honest opinion) I truly pitied the actors.

Don't see it if your're smart & breathing.

Also What didn't help this play's cause that we had to wait 45min (!) before the play before it finished & the house was set up for this one.
It desperately wanted to be campy-but was so poorly written- it had no plot twists, no pithy lines, just a string of cliches. Also, it ended (mercifully) so odd that even the production team didn't know it was over to bring up the house lights. I'm truly sorry for the strong critique but someone should have reigned in this script/direction/production before unleashing out to the public..... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see up & coming playwrights and good acting.

Don't see it if you thought it was a musical.

Also Hard to judge bc the playwright is also the director and plays 2 roles in the piece. Though the message is a necessary one, the subject needs a fresh angle.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a slice of American life. If you wanting see real good acting

Don't see it if you don't want to be re-disheartened at the sad state of American racial interactions. You're depressed @ the state of affairs in the USA

See it if Like to see new & up coming actors.

Don't see it if You never liked the show "Friends" or other 30-somethings trying to figure life out.

Also Please know your venue actors, know its acoustics & mind how you do or don'r project your voice.... Read more Read less

See it if you like to be entertained; if you like dance; athletic talented dancers! Environmental activism in dance. Speaks of the anthropocene age.

Don't see it if if you're not in the location where it is being performed. If you cannot afford the ticket.

Also I have to admit the singing bit @ the end detracted from the well choreographed & well staged piece. I actually would have given this performance a slightly higher score had that not been a part of it.... Read more Read less

See it if you like tight well acted plays

Don't see it if Don't understand Spanish bc reading the captions & watching is distracting

Also Loved this play but my 1st caption machine didn't work so check out yours before performance (should have a little green light @ bottom right). Also, the actor portraying Antonio spoke incredibly FAST with a European Spanish accent that was rather difficult for Central & South American speaking folks to understand. Un poquito mas lento Luis, por favor!... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a feminist version of the Cinderella story.

Don't see it if You think it's for kiddies

Also Cindy was almost too cute. Higher marks to the step sisters & mom. BUT the prince stole the show (which kinda stinks in a feminist play)... Read more Read less

See it if Great script, animated acting by a talented mimic/actor. Poor Mr Carl, having to do 3 Bushs/P45 several times/wk must do damage to his soul

Don't see it if if you voted for P45 (pretender NOT president) #45. Better yet, DO see it if you voted for him & learn the error of your ways.

See it if Liked the twist @ the end; good repertory company. Actors had good chemistry together.

Don't see it if This is another play that could use critical editing. By the time the twist came most were squirming in their seats to leave.

See it if A production by the NY Deaf Theatre used 3 methods for people w/all abilities to be thoroughly entertained. Loved it!

Don't see it if Tad too long but actually the time flew.

See it if you have patience, because by the end you'll appreciate its message. See it if you love seeing up & coming actors...Major bravos to Susan Ly

Don't see it if you do not like a message very well hidden in this absurdist plot.

Also I really liked it by the end ... STAY for the full message/the actual underlying plot. I found the setting, initial costumes, & the unfinished/disjointed lines in the first 15-20 min a off-putting.... Read more Read less

See it if you like the TV show Sex & the City. If you want to see fun, amusing, & fast paced theater Good interaction with the audience.

Don't see it if Seemed more of a touristy thing - even though the NYers outnumbered them.

Also Even though SATC has its last new episode over 14 years ago, this one-woman parody banks on their everlasting worldwide syndication.
Love Kerri's physical antics & good mimicry of the SATC actors' voices and /or mannerisms. Also, gotta say the music throughout was fab. My score may have been higher if my mood du jour was better.... Read more Read less

See it if you love well scripted, staged, acted, & directed plays. Sad plots punctuated w/funny bits that speak to MANY in the audience. Bring hankies

Don't see it if Don't want to cry in public. If you have a recent death in the family or someone suffering with dementia, this play may be too raw for you.

Also I loved the overlap of timelines and the linking to theories of time travel. This play spoke to many in the full house -heard sobbing, sniffling, rummaging for tissues, snorts of laughter. Excellent creative staging; wonderful acting especially the one who plays the daughter/professor.... Read more Read less

See it if you like intimate theater with excellent actors. The moral of this play hits hard in such a small venue. Bravo!

Don't see it if cannot climb the steep stairs to get to the actual theater. If you are bothered by competing productions' sounds. No worries, its compelling

Also I want to give top marks to the actor who played Estelle, Anita Moreno... she has a natural ease on stage; loved her subtle gestures. Also, the actor who played Garcon, Aaron Zapf is devilishly handsome much like Jon Hamm of Mad Men fame but he needs to physically loosen up a bit.... Read more Read less

See it if (for Richard III) you want be exhausted at the intense, raw, emotional, and intimate production of a Shakespeare masterpiece. Don't miss it!

Don't see it if you know you don't like 3-hr long Shakespeare plays. If you're in a real bad family situation...because this is all about BAD families.

Also Loved the actors who played Margaret, Clarence, & (of course) Richard III. This production was so intimate and intense that I viscerally felt the emotions throughout the play which left me drained.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see enjoyable theater and excellent up & coming actors.

Don't see it if really no reason not see this set of vignettes.

Also I found the first 3 of the 6 vignettes the best, meaning well written and acted. The second set of 3 vignettes didn't seem to belong to the other three. The 1st three were stories of love, loss, and finding in various modes. The final 3 were somewhat heavy-handed and though relevant to today's politics, they did not pack an emotional punch like the first 3.... Read more Read less

See it if you like well written, edited, staged, & acted plays by up and coming actors, directors & playwrights.

Don't see it if you don't like morality plays & clever staging.

Also My only criticism is of the taped portions near the end were too loud for the small venue & overshadowed the actors' lines.... Read more Read less

See it if You're against abortion no matter what the circumstances

Don't see it if you have to travel great distance to see it...it's only 45 min long

See it if you want to support repertory theater, their playwrights , & actors

Don't see it if Not feeling well

Also I think my physical discomfort clouded my judgement of this effort

See it if Actors get high marks for their energy & craft. See this promising playwright & actors though a bit more creative staging is needed.

Don't see it if Starts off well but at some point the script, staging, & costumes confuses the plot and the audience. Split timelines need extra care.

See it if The staging was well done thought out. Costumes were good.

Don't see it if St Joan's actress was not understandable-throughout; she needs diction/projection lessons.

See it if The cast has great heart and are doing the best with what they've got. The staging is well done too.

Don't see it if The script needs severe editing. Don't know why it's in 3 parts; my 'part' was 2.5 hours LOONNNGGG. Perhaps my inner professor came out.

See it if I liked the staging & its use of minimal stage props. There's a voyeuristic feeling of behind-the-scenes into Princess Diana's private life.

Don't see it if You don't know who Prinecess Diana was.