See it if you are interested in a true story about two strong, independent women, or want to see a compelling performance from two talented actresses.
Don't see it if the discussion of race, religion, politics, or Nazis make you uncomfortable, or if you want something more extravagant than black box.
See it if you areyou interested in a little known bit of history involving Nazi Germany and the 1936 Olympics
Don't see it if you don't like 2-actor plays on a fairly bare stage or have no interest in history and oppression Read more
See it if you like good, tight dramas.Actresses are both excellent.Very well directed.Minimal set is very effective.Touching story.
Don't see it if you are an idiot about Trump.This play shows the effects of rabid racism.Speaks to the politics of today.See it and remember what can happen
See it if the dramatic intersection of sports & politics interests you. Two women athletes exemplify the still ongoing issues of WW II prejudice.
Don't see it if Nazis related material is triggering for you.
See it if if you like plays based on history
Don't see it if you like large productions
See it if you want to see a 75-minute drama with some of the best new dramatic writing this season, good acting & direction, intense.
Don't see it if You dislike 2-man shows, anything about Hilter or Nazis or highly focused productions with almost no set. Read more
See it if A well staged and acted two hander. Rich characters and performances offer an interesting story.worth seeing for sure.
Don't see it if You don’t like minimal show. Although they made a lot out of a little.
See it if You want to see excellent acting by 2 talented women, you are interested in 20th century history and enjoy compelling personal stories.
Don't see it if You require elaborate sets, staging. This is basic but effective. Or if you are not interested in the pre-WWII era in Germany. But try it.
"The characters primarily narrate their stories, often poetically, and they intermittently debate with each other the entanglement of sports and politics...Choreographically, they demonstrate the physical and emotional exhaustion the women endured. Both performers are excellent."
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"Constructed as two intertwining monologues...Yes, their paths cross at crucial times, but the cumulative impact of their individual tales, from optimistic beginnings to their distressing, but sadly satisfying adult lives makes an impact that is both heartbreaking and hopeful."
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"The script is hokey and oh-so-dramatic, but the story it tells is worthy of the spotlight…the minimalist approach lays the writing and one-note performances bare…I like to get my doses of political finger-wagging through more human storytelling."
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