Fireflies

See it if you like watching 2 actors with great chemistry and an interesting set...

Don't see it if you want to see a show with a clear story line...

See it if you want an intense 90 minutes of 2 excellent actors facing too many different problems

Don't see it if you don't like plays about civil rights, abortion, marital problems, loud bombs going off.

See it if you want to see a dialog between a man and a woman about what each means to the other. Topics include race, gender and sexual preference.

Don't see it if you are easily offended by any of the above topics.

See it if you enjoy strong performances in shows that grapple with race, gender, power, sexuality, and family - and the intersections of these issues

Don't see it if you're looking for a lighthearted piece of entertainment and currently crave theater as escapism - which is valid, but this show is not that

See it if This is really Wise’s show. She crackles

Don't see it if ....

See it if you like unpredictable stories, ready for an intense theatre w/compelling and intelligent dialogue, relevant, like a lil "Baptist church"

Don't see it if your racist, looking 4 a light nite at the theatre

See it if You like two-character plays based on historical events with good acting.

Don't see it if You prefer lighter fare with more characters.

Also The play held my interest, but I did feel it was as a bit overstuffed. The themes ranged from civil rights in the 1960’s south, infidelity, mental illness, and sexual preference, and unfulfilled dreams. Enough here for several plays. The two actors made it work.... Read more Read less

See it if you want some great acting - well scored performances from two exciting actors; for a blistering drama that resonates in today's society

Don't see it if you need an escape from today's fraught climate, or a comedy or musical - this is a dramatic two-hander.

Also Some of the design elements left me wanting, but it's still a must-see.... Read more Read less

See it if Good drama, well acted and with serious themes is your thing.

Don't see it if Two-person shows are not pleasing to you.

Also Didn't know what to expect and was bowled over. So intelligent, so poignant and very topical even though set in a different time. Acting is fantastic and don't know how Ms. Wise can ever do two shoes a day. This is an exhausting role.... Read more Read less

See it if like plays that shine a light on past race issues from the 1960s and want to see very good performances

Don't see it if if looking to be entertained or for humor a serious play

See it if you want see a great actress and to be reminded of the mood with the birmingham church bombings

Don't see it if you are frustrated by the frustrations of a great woman behind a good man

See it if You enjoy the inside look of a marriage that seems great at first. Like stories set against real historical events. Really like these actors

Don't see it if you don't like exploring themes of feminism, race and marriage.

Also I really enjoyed the actors' work in this play. I loved the sets and costumes. I like the idea of a personal story set around real historic stories. This play explored feminist, race, marriage, themes set in the sixties that are still struggles today. There were too many themes/issues brought up - tossed in one after another. Felt like too much for one play. It might have worked better to explore them with a few more characters. All that said, I enjoyed much about the play and really felt the actors both did an amazing job. I liked this playwright's first play of this trilogy - Sugar in their Wounds and there is a subtle connection. I am happy for this new playwright's exposure and look forward to seeing his development.... Read more Read less

See it if You appreciate the gradual revelations of the complexities of a marriage against the bombs and killings of Blacks in 1963 in the South.

Don't see it if You don't want to hear about the 1960's civil rights movement again and you prefer more conventional marriages and like happy endings.

See it if you want to see a piece about history that is still timely, you saw "Sugar in our Wounds," you enjoy stories about black struggles

Don't see it if you are triggered by death, abortion, or physical/mental trauma, you don't like dramas

See it if you want to see two phenomenal actors and can forgive a plot that takes on too many narrative twists and turns.

Don't see it if you want resonant well developed plot lines, you don't like melodrama or racially charged, or sexual identity themes.

Also The two actors are wonderfully talented, incredibly committed to this piece, and throw themselves headlong into the multitude plot devices they have to navigate. The narrative switchbacks happen often enough that they begin to pile on top of each other leaving no room for deep exploration of any of them. So at times the piece plays like a soap opera, and the often static and receptive staging doesn't help push through. The play's success lies heavily on the actor's shoulder, and it is their talent that carries it through to the end.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see every cliche and plot line ever written, however, excellent acting

Don't see it if You are looking for good writing and plot

Also This play tried to do way too much and turns serious subject matter into so much cliche that it became absurd. The acting was excellent, though, which is the only reason I did not give it a worse review.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see two phenomenal performances in an engaged well-written play

Don't see it if you want to see something light -hearted

See it if You want to see a black woman powerfuly claim her space, you're interested in complex explorations of love, blackness, greatness, and family

Don't see it if You are not in a place to dig into what's above. It's been a tough week and there are triggering things (bomb sounds, some violence)

See it if You like good acting of two great actors who do magic on the stage.

Don't see it if If you don’t like when play has too much in it, confusing to figure out what is main reason for this play to be written.