Fern Hill

See it if There are many accomplished actors in this cast. However, I didn't feel that they were able to do their best work here...

Don't see it if ...The play tried to be profound, wasn't because characters didn't seem that realistic. the situation seemed very contrived.

Also I didn't even understand how these people were such good friends. Seemed like a very random group of people who didn’t even like each other. It didn’t help that much of the dialogue was extremely stilted and didn’t sound like anything people would actually say. And then toward the end when each person spoke their truth! These did not seem realistic either. The playwright was trying to make a point but I didn’t get it. I just kept being pulled out of the play by the artificiality of the conversation and the contrived nature of the situation.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy great acting especially by Baker and Glover; interesting theme about how to deal with aging; what would we do without friends?

Don't see it if you don't care for stories about getting old; good topic but not fully developed; better as a sitcom; can be draggy in parts.

See it if You want to see a really funny play with a great cast and an adult story. Skillfully written and directed. Has A BIG CHILL quality to it.

Don't see it if If you’re looking for a musical.

See it if story of 3 60+ year-old couples contemplating issues of aging, thinking about caring for each other in a 'commune'; see it for John Glover

Don't see it if don't want issues of marital infidelity and intimacy/sex issues or discussion based shows

Also "Sunday' a play at ATC was about angst in 20+ year-olds. This is about anxiety in 60+ year olds. I find it comforting that annoying, one-dimensional characters are not limited to one age group.
10 point difference in rating definitely due to the performance (and charisma) of John Glover in Fern Hill. Very, very funny. Pay attention even when he is being cared for....... Read more Read less

See it if You appreciate good acting about relevant subjects about growing old , community and the choices we make

Don't see it if I wanted to like this more than I did. The lack of chemistry was a distraction and it felt forced and thin in content

See it if you enjoy ensemble plays with an all around excellent cast; you want to leave the theater feeling glad that you saw this production

Don't see it if you prefer plays that explore marriage in depth;

See it if You want to see six talented older actor get a chance to show their stuff. Lots of funny bits. Baker soars. Timely topic- aging. Enjoyed it

Don't see it if you expect some great revelations re: relationships. Honestly, the conflict and resolution didn't make sense to me. But the banter was fun.

See it if you want to see six veteran actors on stage. It is a treat to see them perform.

Don't see it if you want a play that will engage you. Not much happens until the last part of act two, then the play abruptly ends without resolution.

See it if Believe that there is life after 60; full of emotions, ups and downs, friendships and betrayals;that wrinkles do not make you less desirable

Don't see it if Do not believe in friendship, expect the storyline to be more polished,think that 3 couples living together can be only in German porno

Also "All happy families resemble each other, each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." The play is the perfect example that people in every age have emotions, feelings, problems and want to be happy. All, but one actress, were very good.... Read more Read less

See it if you like traditional plays, I guess

Don't see it if you're only going to check out the cast, I didn't really enjoy the play itself good as the cast is

See it if you're a senior...maybe. The theater was packed with a primarily older crowd, and the majority found the content funny.

Don't see it if you're not there yet. I promise you, Golden Girls (or Seniors, as it were) it is not. It was long.

See it if I enjoyed this what I will call a poor man's version of The Big Chill. I had a few laughs and had some serious moments as well

Don't see it if Many established actors did a good job with this play. Made for an amusing and fun night out at the theater.

See it if you enjoy new plays with excellent actors

Don't see it if you dislike plays that need work.

See it if you are interested in aging and how some choose to deal with aches, pains and long-standing friendships.

Don't see it if you do not like to be reminded you are getting older and the consequences that follow.

See it if Uncomplicated, honest story, performed by a veteran cast, that will hold your interest making for an enjoyable evening.

Don't see it if Play seems geared toward people of a certain age. If not of that age or interested in that type of tale, this one may not be for you.

See it if you enjoy intelligent examinations of mature marriages beautifully acted.

Don't see it if you prefer either flashy musicals or raw, dark plays

See it if You enjoy the banter of millennials contemplating the best way to live out their later years...with friends.

Don't see it if You are uncomfortable hearing about sex and extra marital adventures.

Also All the actors were fine but Mr. Glover was especially good in his role as the "older guy" amongst the millennials.... Read more Read less

See it if you like theater that is both funny and intelligent, about the vicissitudes of aging

Don't see it if you are adverse to older people talking about sex and aging

Also As I watched Fern Hill, I kept thinking these are the people from The Big Chill, only 40 years older; and that's a good thing.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see some excellent actors up close.

Don't see it if you want to care about the characters in a drama.

Also tepid, flaccid, cringe-y, "big chill" for seniors ... when the best thing is the awkward but funny badinage between two actors as they set up the second act, you know the heart of the play is on life support. the cast, for the most part, deserves better.... Read more Read less

See it if A great ensemble of actors underutilized. The material doesn't give them enough to go on.

Don't see it if You are expecting any revelations. Frustrated seniors looking back on their lives

See it if Beautifully acted. Intense. Well worth a night out.

Don't see it if If you are tired of middle aged drama, don't go, but I thought it well done.

See it if you like exploration of different relationships and what might make them tick.

Don't see it if You don't like wordy, sometimes meandering presentations

Also The show had very different tempos aand shifts that were sometimes interesting and sometimes unexpected (not in a good way) ....Lots to like, but a bit unfulfilling as a whole.... Read more Read less

See it if you appreciate difficult subjects handled with dexterity & humor, with some great lines, contrasting characters & fine ensemble performances

Don't see it if you're really not interested in watching three married couples explore marriage relationships with sensitivity and humor

See it if you were of the Woodstock generation. The younger people in the audience seemed to enjoy this more than I did.

Don't see it if if you dont like boring dialogue. The second act was better than the first but still not great.

See it if You’d like to see some great actors that you recognize from film and tv give fantastic performances in a very often funny play.

Don't see it if You want a show that doesn’t always go for laugh. borderline sitcom in terms of presenting the situation rather than diving into characters