The Crook Theater Company presents their first original work, an ultra-violent, profane fantasia that is both comic and shocking. More…
Marla comes to in a barn upstate to find herself standing over a freshly murdered corpse with the smoking gun in her hand. Can she trust Spencer, the beaten and bound man cowering in the corner, to jog her memories of the events that brought them all here? What heinous acts could she be capable of?
See it if you want to be entertained. Starts in midst of drama and maintains throughout. Clever/funny dialogue and good pacing.
Don't see it if you're looking for something highly intelligent or profound. Intention of play more to entertain rather than to say anything about world.
See it if you're a fan of Tarantino style movies. The violence is both graphic & at times comical.
Don't see it if blood, guts, sex & violence make you uneasy ( there's lots of that).
Also Playwright seems to be attempting to try his hand at Tarantino-ish st... Read more Read less
See it if you like interesting stories, quirky characters and a good who done it.
Don't see it if you dislike watching violence and like tidy endings.
See it if In time for Halloween, a dark comedy ghoulishly intense with violence which should not be taken seriously. A hoot very funny!
Don't see it if Do not see if physical violence is disturbing for you. Must be able to see the humor in this very dark play.
See it if You enjoy macabre humor and Quinton Tarantino films. This is like Evil Dead meets Reservoir Dogs. You like to see works by new playwrights.
Don't see it if You dislike gore, violence, or get extremely uneasy with onstage firearms.
Also "Plots may be simple or complex, but suspense, and climactic progress ... Read more Read less
See it if if you enjoy a dark comedy with lots of blood and guts and don't mind vulgar language
Don't see it if you want a serious show with great acting; are bothered by lots of violence and blood; are offended by vulgar language
Also The story was a bit confusing, didn't explain some details. Had lots o... Read more Read less
See it if You want to watch one exceptional performance and are interested in a well-staged play with an interesting premise.
Don't see it if You're bothered by clumsy writing and uneven ensemble performances.
See it if You like action /crime /gangsters type movies, enjoy the tensions between characters, and rather compact seating arrangement.
Don't see it if You are terrified being too close to the violent scenes.
See it if you like a sly send-up of murder mysteries with a feminist tilt
Don't see it if stage violence bothers you.
See it if clever Mamet type dialogue for a clever crime caper plot. Very Memento-ish
Don't see it if Violent and gory.
See it if Unforgettable murder mystery that keeps you guessing and anxious for some answers. Intense, raw, powerful and immsenly unpredictable.
Don't see it if Demands undivided attention as the story keeps twisting. Tolerance to gory violence is expected.
Also A quaint barn scene with mesmerizing performance from all four actors ... Read more Read less
See it if you like good acting
Don't see it if if you like bloody situations
See it if enjoy dark comedies. Or plays with a bit of oddness to them.
Don't see it if you demand a tight, well written script and terrific acting or are looking for something light and fluffy.
Also There is a good play here but it lies within an overwritten longer pla... Read more Read less
See it if you're into violence and low-class psychopaths shows
Don't see it if you have good taste and cringe at the vulgar and obscene for the sake of obscenities.
See it if you like the Cohen brothers and Tarantino
Don't see it if you want more than to be entertained or dislike gruesome scenes played for laughs
See it if you enjoy the horror/thriller genre and dark humor, in an intimate space. Well-acted and directed, even in the small space.
Don't see it if heavy profanity, explicit material, and violence make you uncomfortable
See it if You like plays with Mamet-like verbal circumlocutions. It's a heist-gone wrong trope where one role is a psychopath and the others cope.
Don't see it if You don't like plays that put form over content and attempt to be verbally clever without substance.
See it if if you want a murderous mystery with a twist and some humor, are OK with a very small theater space, are OK with cursing and fake gore.
Don't see it if if lots of cursing turns you off, you don't like small theater spaces, you're not into quirky tales or images of fake blood.
Also The female lead, Amanda Sykes, is very funny and steals the show. Towa... Read more Read less
See it if you want to see a show that adds those comedic moments at the perfect time in a drama.
Don't see it if you don't like intimate settings.
Also I loved the performers!
See it if You like dark thriller comedies that might have violence and profanity.
Don't see it if You don’t like violence, gun shots and profanity. If you prefer your comedies to be light and funny.
See it if •You enjoy an intimate show w/ great acting & an interesting story. •You enjoy comedic violence. •You want an interesting experience.
Don't see it if •You are looking for big production value. •You want a large upscale show with a big cast and lots to look at. •You do not like loud noises
Also The show was pretty good, very Tarintino-esq...It was well acted, but ... Read more Read less
See it if you dont mind dark comedy, getting sprayed by blood, lots of cursing, mobster-esque play.
Don't see it if you are a square. I enjoyed this, minus the old woman next to me who kept yawning whose breath smelled like sour onions. SEATS ARE CLOSE