See it if you are not a Trumper and want to see a new work with a thoughtful message
Don't see it if you don't like loose ends or are looking for linear storytelling
See it if Fantastically acted, super smart, well aware of its subject matter and archetypes from multiple angles, interesting parallels.
Don't see it if You're not a fan of all women written and directed shows. Political satire isn't your thing.
See it if you enjoy biting satire, an all-female cast in multiple roles including men,
Don't see it if are easily confused by actors playing multiple parts, don't want your behavior a subject of satire (esp. Trump supporters or feminists)
See it if The first 2 "acts" of the play were very good.But the 3rd didn't follow the pattern and felt out of place.The play just sort of fizzled out
Don't see it if You are annoyed by good plays that go off the rails.Last "act" should have been the adult children of the men and women we met earlier.
See it if Great actors portraying many roles. The stage is well appointed. Love the clean modern intimate theater. I was intiqued with the stereotypes
Don't see it if Play does not have cohesion. Characters seem disjointed. Trying too hard . Ending left me flat. Audience seemed to feel the same.
See it if You appreciate hard working actors working a clever script
Don't see it if Aren’t willing to think about what you are seeing
See it if You like exploring contemporary politics.
Don't see it if You want fully nuanced characters. There are some broad stereotypes here.
See it if Attempts to be a breezy and witty social and political satire. Potentially interesting structure and twists.
Don't see it if Writing not sophisticated enough or funny enough. No character development, no plot, doesn't go anywhere and gets tedious.
"Del Rosso’s play is a kind of target practice, and in every act those targets are big. But the effect is hit or miss. ... The jokes are very shallow when they could go deep. Flesh wounds only."
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"'53% Of' works best as an intro-level reminder to check our biases and, to use a platitude, 'do better.' But it doesn't take a strong stance on what a different or better path forward looks like. While well-intentioned and well-acted, it's not the political theatre we need."
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"If you're hoping to gain some new insights into the collective psyche of the white women who voted red in 2016 (and 2020), be warned that '53% Of' and its misleading title will leave that itch unscratched (even in light of recent Supreme Court events, most of the play's triggering comments are too broad to be truly cutting)."
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"Under Tiffany Nichole Greene's resourceful direction, the ninety-minute play moves swiftly, and it hits its satirical marks efficiently. All of the actors are terrific, and they transform effectively without too much caricature into the different characters."
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