Church & State

See it if You like of the moment politics

Don't see it if You want insightful theatre

See it if You want to hear polemics about gun control and have not even a grade school education about separation of church & state, want cheap laughs

Don't see it if Mercifully short, there is really no reason to see this clinker, save for a decent performance from the lead character. Superficial & banal

See it if you are passionate about plays that explore politics, faith and gun control.

Don't see it if you expect there to be action or you'd like the ending to resonate.

See it if You can get cheap tickets.

Don't see it if You're wanting something very funny or thought provoking.

Also Thought this slightly missed the mark. As a comedy there were a few jokes but nothing super-funny and nothing like Veep. And for the serious subject matter, there wasn't anything new or particularly thought-provoking. It could have been so much more. But a perfectly okay time to spend 75 mins.... Read more Read less

See it if you like gun control.

Don't see it if you think propaganda is not art. The title church & state suggest so much more and it is not.

Also This play actually has an excellent set-up; however, it never develops. Instead, it is a sanctimonious lecture. There are no subtleties. If the play had developed its potential conflict, it could have been interesting. Sadly, It loses all sense of drama or comedy. The characters are one dimensional cartoons. In particular, the female characters are so cliche as to be offensive: the New York Jew campaign manager who only cares to promote her career, and the senator's wife who is a buffoon and a shrill. Of course, they have a conflict that is predictable and shallow. If this play was not about a politically correct topic, gun control, I think this writing would be considered misogynistic. Moreover, the direction is unrealistic and lazy. For example, one potentially interesting conflict scene stays on the small couch, where nothing happens. A world of interest and comedy could have been developed. Instead, it becomes boring. If not for politics, this would be panned by most viewers... Read more Read less

See it if You are passionately in favor of gun control; do not want to sit through a lengthy play.

Don't see it if You are not into politics or have very conservative views; are expecting any revelations or unique insights on the topic of gun control;

Also Acting was good. Basic set stage. Just not much depth in the script which is heavily one sided and preachy.... Read more Read less

See it if you're a right-winger who was a sucker for The West Wing, but not too down into the details

Don't see it if you're picky about stagecraft. It's badly cast, and feels like a cheesy lead-up to a final speech.

See it if You're looking for a thought provoking political piece with a few chuckles here and there

Don't see it if If you're looking to laugh the whole time or a musical

See it if earnest attempt to present issues of the day warrants your price of admission

Don't see it if school shootings, political mistruth, southern accents, electioneering, assassination, the NRA, 2nd amendment rights etc. rattle you

See it if you want light entertainment - lead actor is great!

Don't see it if you want much substance.

See it if you enjoy plays involving politics including religion and gun control.

Don't see it if you want to see something original, because this play is full of cliches and does not fully develop its goals. I give it a C- grade.

See it if You don't think anything changed since Trump was elected.

Don't see it if You like a well crafted full length play. It's a good one act.