In a Word NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if Yee's award-winning drama about the aftermath of a child's disappearance. Written with a dizzying command of language well handled by actors

Don't see it if Fragmented & disjointed plotting reflective of mother's state of mind can be confusing. Raw emotions, situations compelling but not for all

See it if you want to see great acting and interesting writing and like to play with words.

Don't see it if you are looking for a straightforward comedy or drama.

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. Read more

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 like wordplay. If you enjoy fine acting.

Don't see it if You expect a cogent storyline.

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. Read more

See it if you want some nice acting, especially the multi character kid

Don't see it if you want fuller dialogue

See it if a drama about a family dealing with a life or death crisis interests. Fine acting.

Don't see it if open-ended discourse can be confusing. A lot here is disturbing and unsettling.