See it if You like psychosexual teen-girl friendships brought to excruciatingly-stylized life. You love incendiary dialogue, dark humor, and ambiguity
Don't see it if Female pain makes you laugh. If you're squeamish, idealize/fetishize teen girls, are sexist, or need clear resolutions and explanations.
See it if you're interested in the lives of edgy young ladies in 2018.
Don't see it if Bad behavior distresses you.
See it if You want to see a dark twisted case-study in toxic relationships. It's darker than Heathers, more in line with The Virgin Suicides.
Don't see it if You are especially upset by graphic depictions of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Read more
See it if Really captures teen language and dynamics. All 4 actors are great. Twisted story told in very well written snapshots.
Don't see it if You're depressed or have had a really bad day. This play is dark and disturbing, but there are some funny moments. Warning: graphic violence
See it if you like edgy dark comedy, you like intimate spaces
Don't see it if you're uncomfortable with depictions of sexual and mental abuse, you're looking for redeeming characters
See it if I say thought-proving, because my BFF, who liked it, and I had discourse afterwards. It's a good dark comedy, not great. Makes a good cheap
Don't see it if Night out. Don't see if opposed to animal cruelty, harsh language, and sexual violence. Makes you re-evaluate meaning of friendship & McD!
See it if You want to see a silly small production
Don't see it if You want a more believable show
See it if You enjoy intense drama and are interested in teenage issues. Very intimate setting and it felt very real.
Don't see it if You want a light comedic performance. This was a dark show but very absorbing.
“A brutally humorous, savagely truthful tale of...two high school honors students whose love language is physical and psychological harm...This fierce ensemble doesn’t miss a beat, turning MacCarthy’s cutthroat banter into music as Tremblay’s direction makes the piece soar...MacCarthy has written a quick-witted ode to all of us out there just trying to do our best with the truths we’ve been given...In a very fun, kick-ass way.”
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