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See it if you like challenging pieces in a unique theatrical language involving sound and action, an excellent performance by a recent Julliard grad

Don't see it if you don't like plays where secrets are only hinted at until final moments, deliberately confusing style that keeps one wondering

See it if you want an interesting dialogue, which keeps you intrigued till the end, when the story finally reveals itself. Justin Marks was great!

Don't see it if you don't like intense plays about a families loss.

See it if enjoyable show. excellent wordplay within a touching story. well acted by all 3 performers. really well staged too.

Don't see it if you are sensitive to a story about a missing child. you want simple straight forward dialogue

See it if you can deal with a non-linear and non-realistic plot; this show involved make-believe characters which existed only in the mind of the mom

Don't see it if you want a totally realistic plot and characters; you don't care for non-linear plots; you don't care to think too much.

See it if you like experimental plays about difficult subjects (autism AND disappearance). More complications fr wordplay that obscures & fascinates.

Don't see it if you want lite stuff. Well-staged, tho. And protean character is well-written, well-acted. Even w sad plot, little emotional response.

Also Both the staging was impressive. Lots of imaginative touches and seamless transitions. The writing was unusual and interesting. Sometimes it was too clever and distracted from the content. Still, I'd like to see more from Lauren Yee!... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy watching the complexity of a woman's mind that feels guilty for the loss of her child.

Don't see it if you aren't interested in how we process loss and the complexities of a marriage after losing a child.

See it if you want to see a creative use of the "curse jar"

Don't see it if you are looking for something that will make you think. Everything is handed to us.

Also There are some plays that need a bit of a tweak but this needs to be blown up. The performance of "the man" was good because he played many different roles. But the other two characters were not layered at all. This was total fluff. We are supposed to feel for this married couple but the way I saw it is the woman wanted her "retarded" son dead and out of her life and that is what she got. So I felt nothing at the end of the play (I don't want to say any more and give it away). I would stay away from this one.... Read more Read less

See it if you like non-linear plays that are a bit absurdist.

Don't see it if you like straightforward stuff.

See it if You like family drama told in a unique and quirky way. Great writing and acting.

Don't see it if You don't want thought provoking drama.

See it if you enjoy absurdist elements in your family dramas, you're into weird wordplay or child abduction mysteries, you love Laura Ramadei's acting

Don't see it if adults playing kids bothers you, if you have an aversion to cramped or uncomfortable seating, you like metaphors to make sense.

Also This show is fairly short-- less than 90 minutes, which is good, because any longer than that would be too long. The premise is fairly simple, but the way the playwright tackles it is not. The show starts nearly two years after Fiona and Guy's adopted son was kidnapped from "right under her nose," and then there is a series of cleverly inserted flashbacks where one actor plays Tristan (the son), the detective on the case, the principle at Tristan's school, a possible pedophilic kidnapper...The actor playing all these parts, Justin Mark, has varied degrees of success hopping from role to role. It was unclear to me whether or not the actor was directed to have fuzzy differentiation from part to part or if he just wasn't executing well.

The highlight of the show by far is Ms. Ramadei playing Fiona. I have seen her in several shows over the years, and she never disappoints. Her emotional life is rich and quick and honest. It might be worth going to see this just for her.... Read more Read less

See it if Well-executed, well-acted, yet mercifully short piece on conflicted parents rearing an autistic kid. Tough to take but worthwhile.

Don't see it if The non-linear structure and unconventional language may confuse some, but it makes for a more interesting experience.

See it if You appreciate non-linear storylines, clever language, darker themes, small cast shows

Don't see it if The subject of autism or losing a child is hard for you to watch. You want something light with straightforward plot. Wordplay confounds you

Also I am very conflicted about this play. Loved the inventive staging. Three actors and one played multi-characters seamlessly. There was lots of clever wordplay that required your attention, which I liked. However the heightened language together with the non-linear storyline gave too much that pulled focus in different directions. It was like all the aspects were in competition with each other rather than symbiotic. I found myself analyzing rather than feeling.... Read more Read less

See it if You like plays that scratch the surface of serious emotional issues in order to produce comic and stylistic effect.

Don't see it if You're looking for a serious, full bodied production produced by serious, full bodied theater artists.

Also After seven years as a theater company Lesser America seems to be spinning its tires deeper into the same rut it was at its inception - choosing material bent on sacrificing deep emotional resonance & opting instead for stylized nonsense. A forgivable affect for artists in their twenties, but not that they're in their 30's????? But seriously, with the exception of actor Jose Joaquin Perez and an interesting set design by Oona Curley there's really not much to savor from this under cooked piece.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy being challenged. This is a play with multiple sides and states of consciousness. You are fascinated by wordplay within dialogue.

Don't see it if You need everything happening on stage spelled out clearly. You want to sit back and be entertained. Psychological drama isn't your thing.

See it if You like slow moving, stylized writing for slow moving stylized writing sake. To see interesting staging, which was the production highlight

Don't see it if You're looking for a mature playwriting voice who's moved beyond the novice conceit that altering convention is the path to originality.

Also There were some interesting ideas in this play, and all the performers had strong moments. However, the affectations of the writing ultimately got in the way time and time again, leaving the audience with little to take home from the experience.... Read more Read less

See it if You like short plays. Well acted though it felt a bit like watching Ping-Pong. I don't think any line was longer than 4-5 words.

Don't see it if You want a linear straight forward storyline. This bounces around quite a bit. It's easy to follow but you don't know where you're going.

See it if you enjoy a show that concentrates on complex emotions while overlooking the need for reality in a serious drama.

Don't see it if you care if a show doesn't hold together in the real world, even if the emotions involved are relayed strongly.

See it if Interested in stories of loss or difficulties of being a parents. Mark juggles multiple characters w/ ease & gives a great performance.

Don't see it if Found it to be on the slower side and didn't feel compassion or connected to the characters or story.

See it if You have an interest in this bleak topic, with seamless movement from past to present with central couple and brilliant everyman.

Don't see it if You have lost a child in any way, have known anyone who lost a child, have a vulnerable child. Want to laugh.

See it if You like plays that deal with loss and are left unresolved.

Don't see it if You deal can't with unresolved loss.

See it if you enjoy non-linear plays.

Don't see it if you don't enjoy non-linear plays.

Also This could have been good but the playwright, Lauren Yee, and director, Tyne Rafeli were not in sync as yet. Also, the one-note performance by Laura Ramedei did not help matters. A good dramaturge is what is needed in order to help the play succeed.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a play about a couple that lost their difficult adopted son and how they are coping with it.

Don't see it if You are not interested in a 3 person play with one person who plays many characters (and very well I might add).

Also This was a very good play. The fact that they lost their son and how they are dealing with it is sad. The performers do a very good job in this performance. The character that plays the many characters is so good, he went into character so quick and he did such a great job.... Read more Read less

See it if you are looking for a unique, intense, sad drama about the loss of a child. The word play is masterful.

Don't see it if you need a linear plot or realism. You have to be ready to listen and pay attention.

See it if If you like plays about deep loss, especially the loss of a child.

Don't see it if Don't see it if you find the deep pain of losing a child difficult watch.

See it if You love great acting. If you can relate to all experiences of parenthood. Go just to see Justin Mark who plays so many roles brilliantly.

Don't see it if If the subject matter of missing children is an unpleasant trigger. Other than that, GO! Really liked this and entire cast is excellent!