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See it if You want to see 2 fine actors try to bring life to a lifeless piece of writing , the ideas are better than the outcome

Don't see it if You actually want to see something happen on stage

See it if you just have to see Melissa Gilbert onstage.

Don't see it if you expect the realization to live up to the premise.

See it if you enjoy either history or drama that plays off historical events or people.

Don't see it if unreal characters prevent you from appreciating drama.

See it if You like Melissa Gilbert. If you are a civil war buff. If you like good acting

Don't see it if You want something fast paced with a lot of action

See it if You want to see a wonderfully acted story about a love that could never be.

Don't see it if You like a fast paced production or love stories aren't your thing.

Also It's an interracial love story set in the time of the civil war, so clearly, they were doomed. Fast forward years later and the two of them meet up to talk. She's in denial and he's never forgotten her. Watching them interact, and seeing their chemistry come to life was just beautiful.... Read more Read less

See it if You are interested in what it might have been like in Lincoln's time for an inter-racial relationship

Don't see it if you want a fast moving story, you can't sit still fro 85 min.

See it if You like Melissa Gilbert and Civil War and/or turn of the century dramas

Don't see it if You are looking for a lot of drama, emotion, or action.

Also I was disappointed. This is a case of two very fine actors, but a rather dull script. Also, I was very disappointed in the venue, that is, the small theater under the main stage . The theater was fine, but there was someone clumping around upstairs, dragging and dropping heavy items. At times the ceiling fixtures rattled. There was nothing staged that night in the main theater, so who knows what was going on. It was very distracting for the actors and the audience. Really, very poor management. The production company should get a refund from the theater. I will never attend another performance in the small theater.... Read more Read less

See it if great writing and really believable performances. Touching theme and situations.

Don't see it if you prefect high octane big shows.

Also The most impressive to me was how sharp both the main performers were right on the first day of previews. The portrayal of period language and cadence were really seamless. Could easily be mistaken for a real 1900's piece. Kudos to writer and cast!
Melissa is lovely to watch.
The play is sweet and old-fashioned in a good way.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy old fashioned period plays or are a fan of Gilbert. The writer does a great job at capturing the time period and tone.

Don't see it if You dislike slow paced intimate shows or want to see something modern.

See it if You have to see everything about the Civil War.

Don't see it if Characters who talk about themselves in third person rub you wrong.

Also A combination of a Lincoln hagiography and a worn, interracial love story. Poor direction leaves talky characters who speak in unmodulated tones seated facing each other with no other movement for 20 minutes, exacerbated by lecturing or reading to each other. Really? Yes, really. A radio play would be more invigorating.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy learning more about unrequited love and what could have been. It really left me thinking long after the show was over.

Don't see it if you are anti-interracial relationships.

See it if You can appreciate an old fashioned - but still relevant - two-hander with fabulous, subtle performances about the road not taken

Don't see it if You are looking for a fast paced, intense show. This builds slowly.

See it if You like smart dialogue &/or historical dramas. Mark Smaltz is terrific!

Don't see it if You hate slow starts - hang in there past the first 15 minutes.

See it if you find period acting interesting but also are stirred by elements of the life of Abraham Lincoln and his social impact.

Don't see it if you want real action; this is literally a parlor piece.

See it if Great acting & interesting story with a steady build up to the obstacle. Melissa G. and Mark S. were great but Mark had something special!

Don't see it if Story does dip and stall a bit as the build up increases.

Also Air conditioner could blow harder. The play may be set at the start of the 20th century but the audience sitting two feet from the theater oughtn't experience the same deprivation of the modern convenience the actors must endure...just saying.... Read more Read less