Centered around an elite private school, Lincoln Center's new play from Joshua Harmon explodes the ideals and contradictions of liberal white America. Featuring Jessica Hecht. More…
In' Admissions', Sherri Rosen-Mason is head of the admissions department at The Hillcrest School, fighting to diversify the student body. And alongside her husband, the school's Headmaster, they've largely succeeded in bringing a stodgy institution into the twenty-first century. But when their only son sets his sights on an Ivy League university, personal ambition collides with progressive values, with convulsive results.
See it if You like shows about topical controversial subjects. Extraordinary writing! Excellent acting! A real conversation starter!
Don't see it if You’re looking for a fluffy piece of theatre that you won’t have to think about.
See it if neatly shows how liberal abandons affirm action principles where affects son's admission chances; hilarious teen tirades by Ben Edelman
Don't see it if broad liberal self flagellation, cartoonish characters; does not make you rethink premises about affirm action
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See it if You want to see a very thought-provoking play and an exciting performance by Ben Edelman. Excellent production in every way.
Don't see it if You don't want to think about difficult issues and if you don't like plays that consist of people talking and arguing with each other.
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See it if you enjoy a very intense drama about conflicts liberals face. Diversity is good but what if it affects your child's chance at Yale?
Don't see it if you like comedy without a serious subject.
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See it if Drama/comedy about who gets admitted to college, who gets the job, etc. Lots to think about. Great acting especially the older aide.
Don't see it if Lengthy monologue by the son goes on & on & on. Boring to sit through that 15 minute monologue.
See it if you are interested in school diversity, mixed messages, parental hypocricy. Jessica Hecht is excellent as mother and head of admissions.
Don't see it if Bizarre that a play about diversity has an all white cast playing to an all white audience. Interesting enough, but needs more depth.
See it if you like plays dealing with diversity and using an all-white cast!! Seems like a lot of the satire is aimed at LCT's audience.
Don't see it if plays about diversity make you uncomfortable.
See it if You like it when plays tackle subjects in an unconventional way
Don't see it if You are not interested in learning about how politics and race come into play with college admissions
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See it if You like plays about privilege, the upper middle class views re: affirmative action & college admissions. Ben Edelman is great as the son.
Don't see it if You are offended by anti-liberal thoughts spoken out loud. Believe that Ivy League schools have a level playing field.
See it if you like plays with a satirical edge that examine the gap between ideals and behavior or if you want to see an impressive young actor.
Don't see it if you don't like plays about social issues.
Also Ben Edelman's 15-minute rant is breathtaking.
See it if you like wordy plays that discuss important issues.Focuses upon racism, white privilege.Shows what happens when ideals have personal impact
Don't see it if you don't like "talky" shows.Staging is awkward.There's a lot of overacting. BUT it has an important message and is well worth seeing.
See it if you're interested in a timely play about affirmative action which cleverly exposes a lot of hypocrisy. Great acting—dramatic and funny.
Don't see it if the idea of an affirmative action play with an entirely white cast is too off-putting for you or you don't like long ranting monologues.
See it if A theme relevant to our times. Asks a lot of hard questions about white privilege, causing its audience to question their own motives.
Don't see it if A little obvious and strident in parts.
See it if you enjoy seeing relevant drama about race/gender/sexuality issues. Great performances, Jessica Hecht shines
Don't see it if plays that require you to think and don't come to a clear conclusion are what you like
See it if you want to see a play that is incredibly relevant that makes you question your own preexisting notions of race and privilege.
Don't see it if you're looking for an upbeat comedy–this play challenges you and makes you truly think.
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See it if You want a solid thoughtful play with good acting. Twists and turns you don't see coming. Funny and serious.
Don't see it if You want fluff. This play deals with relevant issues of the day. A bit repetitious ... a minor flaw in an excellent play.
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See it if an investigation into diversity, racism, and privilege--through the lens of a mainly-white, New England Prep. School--piques your interest.
Don't see it if unwilling to forgive moments of skewed logic that appear to further (rather than lessen) racism; dislike intense, intermission-less dramas.
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See it if You enjoy the relevance of a play like Disgrace, about current issues which gives voice to both sides of an issue. Ben Edelman is a STAR!!!
Don't see it if like me, you find Jessica Hecht boring as an actress, or if you can open yourself up to the other side of an issue.
See it if Want an intelligent discussion about diversity, etc. - nothing is clear-cut.
Don't see it if you have no interest in "current" situations in the world
See it if you want to hear one-sided discussions on race
Don't see it if talking about race makes you uncomfortable.
See it if you want to see an incisive play about race relations, white guilt, and affirmative action in the wealthy echelons of America (prep schools)
Don't see it if a white playwright preaching to a white audience about the necessity of more diverse voices strikes you as inappropriate or hypocritical.
See it if You think you are a liberal with no prejudice. You will be surprised and enlightened.
Don't see it if You don't want to feel uncomfortable.
See it if You like intelligent comedy, don’t mind political discussion, want to see great acting from a talented cast, and appreciate Joshua Harmon.
Don't see it if You are rigidly political—discussion on race, privilege, opportunity, and “changing the world”. In spite of that, just a very funny show.
Also Seriously, don’t see it if you can’t laugh and discuss politics at the... Read more Read less
See it if a wonderful cast in a somewhat predictable play that is deeply routed in NYC ideas of liberalism and privilege is of interest.
Don't see it if you have no patience for another story about the struggles of a family with the problems only the entitled consider problems can have.
Also Ben Edelman as the teenage son trying to live the values his parents e... Read more Read less
See it if you're interested in how affirmative action affects individuals, families, and relationships; you like dramas with humorous moments
Don't see it if you don't enjoy comedy-dramas that deal with affirmative action issues; you don't have the patience for a lengthy tirade