A Brimful of Asha

See it if What a happy show! A wonderful play that reveals the commonalities of all cultures and families from one family's point of view.

Don't see it if There is no reason to not see it - Ahsa steals the show!

See it if you want to see something semi-spontaneously performed; enjoy being a part of the show

Don't see it if you want scripted and professional only acting; don't care to learn about other cultural experiences

Also Ravi and his (real-life) mother, Asha, welcomed us to the theatre and served samosas and chai tea to bring into the theatre, like they were welcoming you into their home! Very charming and set the tone beautifully.... Read more Read less

See it if Enjoy quirky theater that keeps your interest

Don't see it if Wish for a traditional play

See it if The charming banter between a son and mother over the son's failure to wed and the family's efforts to fix that is sufficient entertainment

Don't see it if You need traditional multicharacter play with suspenseful plot and elaborate staging.

See it if you like to laugh and enjoy being fed Samosas and Chai Tea before (and after) the show...

Don't see it if you have a hard time understanding a sometimes thick accent...

See it if You enjoy generational conflict. Your favorite part of Master of None is Aziz Ansari's real parents.

Don't see it if You want dynamic action. You prefer to watch the story happen rather than watch storytellers.

See it if you are 1st-generation American (from any culture) and have wrestled with old- vs new-country conflict, or love storytelling of any kind

Don't see it if you are looking for a scripted play -- this is a real-life mom and son retelling the true story of a major source of conflict in their lives

See it if You enjoy the humor of how 2 different cultures clash between a mother and son. Not really a play but a lot of fun.

Don't see it if You are looking for a straight forward play.

See it if you want to see a cute show with a heartwarming tale showcasing a relationship between mother & son.

Don't see it if this kind of a show doesn't seem appealing.

See it if You want a good laugh this comical show will do the job.

Don't see it if You have trouble with accents.

See it if Humorous family story. Get to love both mother and son, while learning about Indian culture.

Don't see it if Looking for serious play.

See it if If you want to see a funny heart warming story about a mother son relationship. Must see.

Don't see it if There is no reason not too see this, unless you only want to see a musicals!

See it if you want a charming, funny story - warmly told by the two actors who actually experienced their tale. Truly warm, wonderful theater.

Don't see it if you want something big and splashy. This is low-key but incredibly engaging and entertaining. Will make you laugh and see universals.

See it if You are interested in conversational theater and love to hear a funny story.

Don't see it if You aren't interested in expanding your definition of theater or aren't interested in Indian issues.

See it if You like human interest stories told in an extremely funny, witty way. This two person narrative was very funny... mom was exceptional!

Don't see it if You don't like a 2 person play. This was extremely well done.

See it if You want to see a loving, hilarious and prolonged squabble between a mother and son about whether she or he should choose his own wife.

Don't see it if You can't suspend disbelief and see this argument as occurring in real time-it is well scripted -and if Indian culture is of no interest 2 u

See it if You want to see a charming duo of real life mother and son bickering about intergenational " cultural " differences.

Don't see it if You look for a " big " production and don't really care about the efforts of a an Indian mother who desperately wants to see his son married

See it if you like sweet, intimate shows about family and cultural differences.

Don't see it if you want a big production or big cast.

See it if you enjoy fresh new comedies with an excellent script and unconventional actors. Such a treat! We couldn't stop laughing.

Don't see it if You need pomp and a big production.

See it if you want to be entertained by an Indian-Canadian actor and his real-life Indian mom, telling the tale of her attempt to get him married.

Don't see it if You have no interest in Indian culture, moms as ersatz actors, feeling as though you were a guest in their home - or you dislike samosas.

Also A wonderful, but not quite theater experience - greetings by mother and son as we entered a pre-performance party with samosas and chai, being entertained at their "home", almost feeling as if we were a part of the family.... Read more Read less

See it if you like a show that deals with intergenerational family problems in a heart warming funny way, yet provides insights and a happy ending.

Don't see it if you expect a show that deals with human interrelationships in a serious and complex manner that requires challenging interpretation.

See it if You love to hear family dynamics explored with heart, humor & originality in an understated production; okay with two-person cast, accents

Don't see it if You need large-scale production & set, polished cast; fidgety with leisurely paced story lines & dialogue; balk at accents & uneven humor

Also Without question, audience is warmly embraced--complimentary samosas & chai tea offered pre-show, cast greeting each of us?! This is a low-key, intimate piece that envelops you in a celebratory feeling about theater and this cast and company as well!... Read more Read less

See it if son-comedian & his actual mother make you feel at home greeting audience, serving samosas and engaging in charming "Burns/Allen" repartee

Don't see it if 4 funnier more complex tale of traditional prearranged Indian marriage vs. modern love match, see "The Big Sick"

See it if you enjoy stories about family. This sweet play, written by and staring a mother and son playing themselves, is full of warmth and humor.

Don't see it if you want splashy production values. Or if you aren't interested in family drama and cultural/generational conflict.

Also I'm so glad I got to see this. The actors welcome you when you arrive and tea and samosas are served prior to the show. The show is presented as the mother and son having a conversation at their kitchen table. There is another opportunity to talk to them afterwards.... Read more Read less

See it if You are interested in an endearing story about a culture clash, cleverly staged as a discussion around a kitchen table, complete with tea.

Don't see it if You don't like family stories, happy endings, or stories about the culture of India, or if sweet and heart-warming stories turn you off.