Luft Gangster

See it if a small, intimate true tale of war and capture appeals. Characters were real and distinct and I committed to their story. Think Stalag 17.

Don't see it if A black box theater with 7 playing many is not your favorite meal. You want to know more about the Luft Gangsta propaganda.

Also It's really a winning cast and the audience was very much a part of this play. As I said "Lou's" daughter was sitting in front of me. Apparently he is as lovely a man as he appears in the play and still alive in his 90's.
There is nothing revolutionary here. Just good solid acting, a slightly long well conceived play that hits all the "right" plot points. I wish I had learned more. Now Cry Havoc-WOW review coming at you..... Read more Read less

See it if you appreciate a well-written and directed play about WW2 with a superb cast. Bravo to Byers who wrote and performs in this chilling tale.

Don't see it if you only enjoy comedies.

See it if you are a history buff, like WW2 war stories, and are a fan of simple stagings but masterful intense and funny acting

Don't see it if you're dislike war stories (although it's really about camaraderie and perseverance), or you can't sit through 1h40min without intermission

See it if ..like WWII stories. Interested in a real POW's personal story that will lead audience into the harsh survival realities of Allied POW's.

Don't see it if U dislike war stories & bothered by cruel captive treatment. U dislike intense drama although there are funny moments-humor for survival.

Also This is a simple clear story of US airman Lou Fowler captured by the Nazis & through him a cast of Allied POWs appeared to depict the harsh daily survival vs. hunger, medical neglect, inclement climate, interrogation, brutality, & distrust. They reconcile their despair with the simplest joy & scrappy resources.

Nazi soldiers/officers are portrayed both as cruel captors and regular humans propelled into war by the Reich. Sometimes the priority for survival & escape forces the POWs to make cold blooded decisions like real "gangsters" in order to be safe.
The Nazis used to call American flyers Luft Gangsters.

What is remarkable about the play is the uncomplicated script supported by excellent acting, competent direction, sensible staging, right costume, light & sound design to create an intensely fluidly flowing drama that is riveting to watch.

Play salutes dutiful soldiers but how awful their sacrifice in wars made by a few powerful politicians (often maniacs with lies to go to war... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a fairly straightforward WWII play with well-defined linear plot and good (if not particularly inventive) staging

Don't see it if if you prefer more daring and out of the way productions

Also This is generally competently staged and acted but doesn't really have anything special in it, imho. The plot follows a "true story" of an American in a Nazi POW camp, which is all nice and good when your uncle tells it to you over late night drinks but isn't particularly revealing on stage. If you have any interest in WWII, you've probably heard similar stories in droves, dramatic as they are.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy WW2 plays. It delicately begins to humanize many of the players in this chunk of history.

Don't see it if you want a more provocative play, or a more intense portrayal of WW2 POW, it is much more sensitive than that.

See it if You're looking to see a play based on true events in WWII. It really transports you to a different time and place.

Don't see it if I mean, if you have a taste for a tap musical tonight, maybe this isn't for you, but I believe we should all see this.

See it if It's definitely a good topic to explore on stage. Real life father and son (who is also the playwright) act together

Don't see it if It doesn't feel "real" to me. The reality must be way grimmer than this.

See it if you're looking for a solid, well written and well acted drama about WWII.

Don't see it if no reason not to (oh wait except it's already closed and I'm a couple months late on reviewing it oops)

See it if You would enjoy a true, entertaining and vulnerable story about WWII POWs.

Don't see it if You would prefer a Hollywood, macho story with explosions

See it if you like stories of WWII, you like a mostly male cast, you like to see actors act.

Don't see it if you want a comedy, you want a well-paced show, you hate actors.

See it if Like dramatic intensity on stage

Don't see it if You can't handle war and holocaust stories

See it if you like story about WW2 POW since its based on true story of Low Fowler. Great acting.

Don't see it if you dislike WW2 POW story, expect fancy props, big stage

See it if you are a history buff, love non-fiction and/or war stories (WWII).

Don't see it if you want to see a lot of female characters.

See it if you want to see an excellent, unified show with a gripping story. Production company Nylon Fusion does their best work to date.

Don't see it if are afraid of WWII prison camp stories.

See it if You are interested in American History, World War II, and stories about survival against the odds.

Don't see it if You're looking for a light musical comedy.