Afterplay

See it if You want to experience two older people struggling with fantasy vs. reality and other issues. Wonderful dialog and acting.

Don't see it if You prefer something brighter or bigger. This is a "slice of life" with a lot to say. You don't need to be familiar with Chekhov.

See it if Exquisitely acted chamber piece about missed opportunities & thwarted lives, slight but poignantly staged

Don't see it if Not familiar with Chekhovian source material; not a fan of dialogue driven drama

See it if You enjoy stories about strangers who form an intense connection, wonder what happened to famous literary characters after play is over

Don't see it if You find static, 2 character plays tiring, not a fan of Brian Friel, cannot fathom subtlety or nuance, don't like having to listen

See it if you enjoy exquisite acting, especially from Dermot Crowley. The writing is intelligent. You need to know something about the characters.

Don't see it if you are not a fan of Chekhov, and do not know who these characters are and from what plays they appear.

See it if You are a fan of Friel (or Chekhov), like imagining the (after)life of fictional characters, enjoy interaction between 2 masterful actors.

Don't see it if Don't like quiet, all-dialogue, little-action work. You have NO knowledge of the plays these characters were in, can't hear implied thoughts

Also Lovely set in very intimate space. You do not have to have seen or read Three Sisters or Uncle Vanya to appreciate this, but knowledge of these plays will add to your enjoyment of this delicate work. There's a longing expressed by both characters that is very touching.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy great acting and good, grown up dialogue.

Don't see it if You dislike small quiet plays without action.

See it if You wondered what became of characters once their play ended. Has the young persona essentially changed or not? What is the value of hope?

Don't see it if Revisiting literary characters isn't appealing. An exercise more than a play, we eavesdrop on Sonya & Andrey made human by master actors.

See it if A well written and performed drama.

Don't see it if If you prefer musicals

See it if you care about two checkov characters meet years later; excellent acting but very short and inconsequential. Good set.

Don't see it if you want longer shows. too short. forgettable...story not that interesting. better read then seen.

See it if you like great theater.

Don't see it if you dislike Chekhov or haven't read/seen any of his plays.

See it if you like seeing well seasoned actors. Interesting play, lovely set. Knowing the two original plays, while not necessary, greatly helps.

Don't see it if you want action and don't like character-centric plays.

See it if You like the idea of "what happened to...."The idea of the play is engaging even if the execution falls flat. Lovely stage set but static

Don't see it if you want engaging and interesting characters who have something to say and something to do. There is no relationship between the characters

See it if you are curious about what happened to Sonya from Uncle Vanya and Andre from Three Sisters.

Don't see it if you need more than talk.

See it if you believe that magic can happen when two great actors sit on a stage and speak a great playwright's words.

Don't see it if you don't like Chekhov, or you're such a Chekhov purist you can't stand the idea of someone else writing a play about his characters.

See it if You enjoy two old pros commanding the stage

Don't see it if You don't remember your checkov

See it if This is a deeply touching play whose universal themes eloquently address life's challenges, vulnerabilities and small victories

Don't see it if You prefer big, flashy productions

See it if you know and like Chekhov and want an entertaining and totally believable Twenty Years After. True to the spirit, brilliant performances

Don't see it if If you are not familiar with Uncle Vanya and Three sisters, it might not resonate but will probably still grip if you like talky plays in an

Also intimate theater

See it if You are a fan of Chekhov, but not wanting to see Chekhov per se.

Don't see it if You only like mainstream shows, and do not want to take a chance on something different.

See it if you enjoy seeing great acting in an intimate (in more ways than one) setting

Don't see it if the thought of a two-actor dramatic production staged in a small theater doesn't appeal to you.

See it if you enjoy a low-key show showing how great acting lures you in.

Don't see it if you want a show which doesn't require much of your attention.

See it if Like two character plays with a lot of dialog and have familiarity with Chekov.

Don't see it if If you want something face paced and light hearted.

See it if you are familiar with Chekhov and these particular characters, you are looking for a quiet pleasant theatrical evening

Don't see it if you are not familiar with "Three sisters" and "Uncle Vanya" or if you don't like calm, dialogue-heavy shows

See it if You love Chekhov & Friel

Don't see it if You are unfamiliar with Chekhov

See it if You would like to be in the presence of legendary Irish actors honoring the great Brian Friel's writing.

Don't see it if You want song and dance and mindless entertainment

See it if you want to see exquisite acting in a gem of a play beautifully directed

Don't see it if you don't crave the above, but you'd be mad to miss it.