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See it if You like experimental theatre. You like poetry. You like hearing stories.

Don't see it if You dislike experimental theatre & poetry. You want a clear connection between scenes:I liked all the pieces but didn't see a connection.

See it if you want to hear beautiful words spoken beautifully. The well named Winsome Brown is a joy to watch.

Don't see it if you expect anything like a plot. The set consists of plastic drop clothes that are moved and rearranged for no reason.

See it if You want a poetic, lyrical investigation into the ideas of hell and punishment.

Don't see it if You crave a narrative or clear action.

See it if you like Winsome Brown, one woman shows, interesting monologues about prison life and crime.

Don't see it if you don't like serious, rather arty shows.

See it if you like one woman shows with poetic writing.

Don't see it if you have something better to do...

See it if You love indulgent rambling on the concept of imprisonment & Satan vs God that have been heard before & have been around since Jesus himself

Don't see it if You want to see a compelling performance art piece that has a fresh take on ancient philosophical debates and musings of Milton & Joyce.

Also Hey Everyone, I don't want to sound too down on this piece, especially since it seems that I actually agree with the insipid New York Times, so I'll add a few more thoughts to clarify my score.

The concept itself has loads of potential, and the staging, set design & sound design were excellent. What was missing was an engaging written piece that is focused and draws an audience in. Instead it rambled all over the place, with loosely constructed concepts that didn't really connect with each other despite repeatedly trying to. As Gertrude says to Polonious in Hamlet "More matter, less art!"

The actress herself had some nice moments, and clearly has talent (though a bit self-indulgent for my tastes). However with more work this piece could still turn into something worth seeing, and maybe that's the point of this limited run at the wonderful Performing Garage- to get it on its feet and see what needs to be still worked on.... Read more Read less

See it if you love paradise lost

Don't see it if you prefer lighter theater

See it if you're in the mood for a riveting production, featuring the great Winsme Brown, who has the range and technical ability to do anything.

Don't see it if you like only realistic paintings. Or you need plot milestones and contemporary dialogue exclusively to moor your theatre-going experience.

See it if You like amazing acting and a clever storyline and overlying themed pieces which are intelligent masterful thought-provoking and engaging.

Don't see it if You are offended by nudity (there is one scene)

See it if You enjoy the works of James Joyce and John Milton, and/or the themes of righteousness, hell, and imprisonment.

Don't see it if You're sensitive to dramatic prison themes and religious themes dealing with hell, or if you desire a show with strong plot.

See it if Awesome

Don't see it if Bored with details

See it if You like good acting.

Don't see it if You are looking for a comedy.