Chris Gethard: Career Suicide

See it if Raw, honest. So important! Everyone should see it. Not about being entertained... and self and truth.

Don't see it if You want a traditional show or are expecting guffaw comedy.

See it if Experience the ups and downs of a person struggling with major depression while pursuing a career in comedy. Moving and insightful.

Don't see it if You prefer lighter material, or don't like solo shows.

See it if you want to see a unique stand-up comedian present a unique one-man confessional about the ups-and-downs of depression and moderate fame.

Don't see it if you're not willing to face your own demons as Gethard lays his own soul bare for you; you can't find the humor in human foibles & frailties.

See it if you're a fan of Chris Gethard.

Don't see it if you're not into one man shows.

See it if Sensational, humanistic, funny handling of taboo topic of personal depression. Gethard's sly, engaging persona eases discomfort level

Don't see it if If mental illness/addiction issues strikes to close to home. Still, serious yet empathic & at times hilarious tone yield upbeat results

See it if you enjoy stand-up with a plot, have interest in issues of depression, anxiety and suicide presented with self-deprecating humor

Don't see it if you are uncomfortable with public discussions of suicide & depression, don't like one person shows or hearing a comedian recount their life

See it if You enjoy one person shows and/or are interested in the topic of clinical depression and anxiety. Still is a comedy show with lots of laughs

Don't see it if If the topic of depression, anxiety and suicidal thinking is not one you want to hear about.

Also Very well done! I learned a lot and was entertained by the humor in the show.... Read more Read less

See it if You like standup and find quirky, nerdy personalities appealing. Chris handles his personal demons with charm and grace. It's absorbing.

Don't see it if You would find the subject matter too triggering/depressing. Not for everyone-some walked out. Some parts are uncomfortable or squirmy.

See it if you want to see serious subject matters (depression, suicidal thoughts & drug dependence) handled with humor, delicacy & compassion.

Don't see it if An autobiographical stand-up performance about the above subjects does not appeal to you, regardless of how well handled. Not for everyone.

See it if You like stand up. This is essentially story style stand up. Made for a fun evening.

Don't see it if Don't like one man shows. Don't like stand up.

See it if You enjoy seeing how a person with a mental illness has used his troubles to triumph through humor.

Don't see it if You just cannot bring yourself to laugh at mental illness, even when it being delivered by the sufferer.

Also Humor is the best therapy and laughter the best medicine.

See it if You like solo shows that are deep and insightful.

Don't see it if If you want a classic stage play with all the trimmings

See it if You want to go inside the head and heart of depression while laughing along

Don't see it if You are not ready to confront issues head on

See it if You enjoy deeply personal performances told with honesty and humor. What a privilege to see this show!

Don't see it if If you are uncomfortable with depression, then you definitely must see this show to remove those fears. Everyone should see this show.

See it if you enjoy a semi-autobiographical, well-delivered, thought-provoking performance,

Don't see it if If you do not like one person shows or do not like "stand up" shows.

See it if You are able to laugh at jokes regarding personal experiences with depression and suicide attempts.

Don't see it if You are disturbed by references to alcoholism, depression and suicide, or if you don't enjoy one-man comedy shows.

See it if you suffer from depression, or know someone who does, or just want to understand depression better.

Don't see it if you dislike shows about mental illness.

Also Despite the topic, the show is not a downer. Instead, it holds out hope for even the most severely depressed. The performer is charming and occasionally quite funny.... Read more Read less

See it if You are a fan of the stand-up/monologue/theatre genre. Like dark comedy. You enjoy and get northern New Jersey cultural references.

Don't see it if You avoid the discussion of difficult, deeply personal issues. Need action and struggle with slowly paced wordiness.

Also The matinee audience was into this performance more than I (and the elderly woman next to me who slept through it). The slow pacing requires patience for the payoffs of laugh and sentiment that eventually arrive.... Read more Read less

See it if you're up for soul-baring insights on struggle to attain & maintain mental health related with humor and verve in intimate setting.

Don't see it if you don't like solo performance or possible interaction (if in first row) or zero set design, or need traditional play and plot resolution.

See it if Brilliant Baker exploring archetypes, myths, creation,identity as group begins work on a "project" that depends on stories we tell ourselves

Don't see it if need a linear tale that doesn't require theater participation through active listening and interpretation - this one really makes u think

See it if you want to see a great example of engaging and honest storytelling

Don't see it if the topics are too personal or resonant for you

See it if You like stand-up. You or someone you know suffers from depression. You want to see stand-up in a non-drinking atmosphere.

Don't see it if You have no empathy. If you believe that all a person needs to do is "snap out of it".

Also I foudn myself absorbed in his story. At one point he told an anecdote about crashing his car. He told how people helped him and used the "n" word. Shortly thereafter a young woman in the front row was texting and he wanted to know why. When she finished, she got up to leave and when asked why, she berated him and said his use of the "n" word was offensive. He had not used that word to describe anyone, was just repeating what was said to him. He seemed truly sorry that he had offensed her and apologized several times. it tokk a short while to get back into the show.... Read more Read less

See it if just see it, it's an incredible whirlwind of emotion

Don't see it if you can't possibly get to the theater before January 8th

See it if Courageous attempt to deal with the shadow side of life. Could have been more penetrating. Bringing mental illness out of the closet worthy

Don't see it if Humor about alcoholism, depression, failed suicide attmepts don't appeal Gethard doesn't go deep enough and tries to cover too much ground.

Also Disappointing stand up routine about 15 years in the life of a suffering young man. Could have been much more trenchant, and mordantly funny. Gethard still unable to show us the truth of his suffering. Presentation stayed at a simplistic and superficial level, and was therefore not as funny or heartbreaking as it might have been. Nonetheless, an important topic has been addressed. A good first step....... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a funny show about a man's struggle with depression.

Don't see it if you don't think mental illness is a good subject for comedy.