The Belle of Amherst

See it if You want to get lost in the life of one of America's greatest poets as portrayed by a terrific actress who commands the stage

Don't see it if You hate one person shows, poetry, or thoughtful prose

See it if you're at all literary, you love poetry or Emily Dickinson specifically, or you appreciate masterful one-woman performances.

Don't see it if you prefer straightforward scripts with obvious arcs and tidy conclusions.

Also Revivals of old-timey cerebral plays are not my thing, yet I thoroughly enjoyed this production. The combination of acting and direction here are spot on, creating interest in me where there was none, and drawing me into the life of Emily Dickenson.... Read more Read less

See it if You like Emily Dickinson or excellent acting

Don't see it if You don’t

See it if you like Emily Dickinson, or if you're open to learning a bit about her life and her words.

Don't see it if you don't like 1-person shows or you're hoping for lots of her poetry.