A Peregrine Falls

See it if You like shows that aren’t exactly what they appear from the surface but have some twists and turns and a lot more depth than expected.

Don't see it if You want something light and fluffy or a musical.

See it if I loved act 1. It was mysterious, disturbing & humorous. The actors excellently portrayed an off-kilter family with secrets.

Don't see it if I didn’t like act 2 as much. It was blatantly dark & anguished, as everything came tumbling out into the open.

See it if Great set and lighting. Powerful story Acting wins. Pleasant staff. Makes one think. Usual new art work .. more

Don't see it if No close public transportation

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See it if you enjoy plots that build in tiny incriments by seemingly stray comments where truth is open to reevaluation.

Don't see it if dysfunctional family life is too close to the bone for entertainment.

See it if Troubled daughter's announcement forces concern to fam.Inspired use of scene-breaking narrator in and out of character."I threwup happiness"

Don't see it if Religion/Mormonism is hiding in plain sight.Ward.Tithe. "I thought you wanted to get back into the Church/There is no buried treasure in me"

Also "Something about being chosen makes it hard to look away/I forgive everybody everything"... Read more Read less

See it if You like good plays about really messed up and dysfunctional people

Don't see it if You are looking for a light piece of theater

Also I don’t consider myself to be a very smart person when it comes to the theater. When I decide to see a play after reading the description I try not to remember what the play is about. I also never look at any of the reviews and I’m glad I didn’t in this instance. My friend who I saw this with told me she knew where this was going at intermission and she said she was right after the play was over. I had no idea at intermission where it was going and I’m glad I didn’t but if I read all of these reviews it would have given me way too much information that I didn’t want to know about. Sometimes it’s good Not to be smart lol.
I typically don’t like a narrator for the sake of having one but I thought this was incredibly worked into the play I also don’t like it when one actor plays multiple roles but they almost poked fun at this and made it a part of the show and it really worked for me. I just love subjects that some people are too scared to tackle... Read more Read less

See it if you want to the anatomy of pedophilia including ALL the guilty. Merciless, but accurate

Don't see it if Child sexual abuse is a subject you cannot tolerate

Also Incredibly good writing, acting, and staging.

Much of the conclusion, except for the last scene is telegraphed (but isn't that the point?). The telegraphing makes the show a little less impactful, but much more realistic.... Read more Read less

See it if Great writing, directing, acting and staging are things that you like to see in a play. You want to see a play about family drama.

Don't see it if You are not interested in a play about family drama. You don't like small theater performances.

Also I am not going to spoil this play but I will say that I enjoyed the performers, they did a great job. I like the space that this play was performed in. Very nice theater. This play had my full attention and I had an idea something was up but I did not see this coming.... Read more Read less

See it if enjoy mystery drama about family relationships and delusions of self and loved ones with twists

Don't see it if you lack patience to sit through irritatingly narrative/slow first act to reach a powerful and almost shocking/questioning conclusion

Also Very attentive audience members with good memories may guess the villaine , as I did, at the end of Act I, applying the writing principle that no detail should be gratuitous. But sufficient details to tie up the loose ends are not revealed until the very end, so suspense is essentially preserved. Many inconsistencies and unanswered questions remain at the end, however. I suggest shortening the first act, perhaps by deleting the narrator: A well written and performed drama should not need narration. Instead, a description in the playbill of relevant tenets of the Mormon or Christian faiths might help some audience members appreciate the references to those tenets, such as dream interpretation, the lost tribe, and the conviction that even the saddest parts of life can result in positive consequences, a very Christian notion not shared by all religions.... Read more Read less

See it if you like slice of life, intimate family dramas; enjoy seeing new plays.

Don't see it if you dislike plays that break the 4th wall,plays in which an actor plays multiple roles,dramas about dysfunctional families & mental illness

Also I think the play would have been better without the narrator, particularly after the intermission.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy very well done productions about family serious family issues

Don't see it if If you want to leave the show with a song in your heart

See it if You personally know someone in the company.

Don't see it if Hate out of the way venues. You have anything better to do.

Also This is one of the worst plays that I have ever seen. The great reviews baffle. The play narrator is typically an annoying device. Here he is a despicable character from the outset, and we must endure him throughout. I maybe had some interest in the car dealership owner dad and his employee, but that was it. It was like drinking castor oil. Once the villain unfurled the avian metaphor, I knew what was coming. Hoped for much more and typically love most theater. This was a bust. Depressing as all hell to boot. Interesting pseudo pregnancy illness theme. But not worth suffering through the play to learn.... Read more Read less

See it if You are interested in a new drama with a small ensemble about family secrets being revealed.

Don't see it if You are interested in seeing a comedy or a play isn’t obvious in its twists and turns.

Also It’s pretty obvious where the play is going prior to getting there. There are 2 reveals that I think are supposed to shock us, but are obvious several minutes prior to the reveal. The play feels a bit hollow and dependent on these 2 moments.... Read more Read less

See it if you like "family explorations" long term effects of trauma. Enjoy solid dialogue and big performances.

Don't see it if Mind some overacting and there not being much of a plot arc. Want characters to have semi happy ending. Are uncomfortable with truama.

Also The play is a mixed bag for me as a lot of moments worked and some didn't. That's partly the acting which at times was registering with me but at others seemed a bit much or fake. There isn't a great arc here as its basically a series of moments leading to the full reveal of the past trauma and then a reveal of a missed opportunity to help. I do think at some point we're going to have maybe examine the life and personality always destroyed for ever or at least decades model of child abuse as I think that model is wrong on the facts and possibly stigmatizes victims and this play certainly uses that model. Some of the moments work and the play held my attention for over 2 hours so certainly not bad.... Read more Read less

See it if .. you enjoy family dramas in which history is revealed to explain current behaviors

Don't see it if .. you don't like seeing characters with mental issues.

See it if It is an interesting story performed by great actors in good staging.

Don't see it if You like musicals and comedies

See it if If U want to see a well honed script crafted into a play with substance & great acting. The clever presentation keeps audience captivated.

Don't see it if U want a fluffy mindless show or musical. I highly recommend this play for fans of theatrical drama & to those who appreciate fine acting.

Also This is a well thought out script that cleverly uses a charming funny narrator to structure a story about an all-American Mormon family whose positive way of life will soon be loomed over by an unseen predator as if they are chosen preys.
Their pregnant daughter Kailey suddenly returns home & upon arrival went to a hospital for discomfort. The kind generous father Charlie cannot wait to take care of her although his car dealership is in financial stress. The devout Mormon mom Leece (who believes in divine message dreams & positive thinking) keeps trying to tell her daughter what to eat, do, & think much to Kailey’s resentment. She got upset & chaos ensues leading to events that brings out her confident generous golden boy uncle & dark secrets.
The staging, sound, lighting really helped the story unfold. Audience will eagerly await to discover how a speedy peregrine that swoops down to hunt & how prey that should be alert can be frozen & stunned. Brilliant script! Amazing acting!... Read more Read less

See it if the well-proven theme about the stories we tell ourselves, "double-think" and self-delusion is enough to make the show for you

Don't see it if you want this theme handled with subtlety/complexity; you want the acting to feel more sincere and less put-on; you want plot surprises

See it if you're interested in a great portrayal of family dynamics as they address a very serious and traumatic situation.

Don't see it if you want something upbeat. This isn't light entertainment.

Also While the play deals with a serious and upsetting topic, it is well written, acted and staged. The first act even has some very light moments which draw you more into the characters. I really enjoyed how they broke the fourth wall often. The second act takes a turn, but again, it is well done. I'm not so sure what I think of the final monologue, but I'll leave that up to you...... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy intense family drama that slowly unfolds w/some predictable twists. Very good acting, Good character development.

Don't see it if You are uncomfortable with topics involving abuse, mental illness, dysfunctional families. narrator unnecessary & disrupted flow of story.

See it if A drama about a family digging up tragedy from their past. Lots of family fighting with one another.

Don't see it if You don’t like plays about people uncovering skeletons in their closets.

Also This felt like a version of a play or movie we see over and over again. A family with secrets, and the parents who can never admit until this moment that something was wrong.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a well acted play in a minimalist theater with a very dark climax.

Don't see it if You prefer, lighter, funny shows or intricate scenery.

See it if If you'd like to see a very well acted play that isn't all there plot and pacing wise, but still brings forth some interesting ideas

Don't see it if You're looking for a play that is tight and tense start to finish, as this one takes awhile to get off the ground.

See it if you are interested in family dynamics in a play with twists

Don't see it if you are bothered by issues involving mental health

Also I was initially put off by a narrator talking directly to the audience, but it makes perfect sense once the story develops.... Read more Read less

See it if you are intrigued by the subject matter. It handles it well for the most part despite an unnecessary narrator.

Don't see it if you are put off by this subject.

Also A mixed bag but some compelling acting and writing and an honest treatment of the subject matter. The device of the narrator annoyed me and I kept wondering what the play would be like without the direct address.... Read more Read less