Meaningful Conversation

See it if You’re in the mood to basically sit in on a series of conversations that will make you look at a variety of subjects from a new way.

Don't see it if You’re looking for lots of action or a detailed plot line. This is interesting but really pretty cerebral.

See it if Blackout. Two neighbours drop defenses because of the darkness; share intimacies. Good set for off-off.

Don't see it if Weak resolve. At 2:15, the set-up takes too long for such a hasty pay-off. First act takes place on floor. General admission seating.

See it if Blackout creates instant intimacy for apartment neighbors who share secrets and private information resulting in subsequent complications.

Don't see it if You aren’t interested in young adult neighbors talking about their lives and problems. You want a structured plot with a traditional arc.

See it if you like new works with an edgy feel that leave you guessing.

Don't see it if you need a clear moral message.

See it if you like dialogue heavy shows about millennials performed by good young actors.

Don't see it if you have little patience for so much talk & some unlikely plot developments.

See it if If you are interested in singles coping with life in the big city. Some bright spots however the focus is lost to meaningless banter.

Don't see it if Do not see if you are interested in musicals.

See it if you like a show with strong characterizations and exploration of interpersonal relationships of romance and friendship.

Don't see it if you prefer a little less conversation and a little more action, please.

Also While this show was very talky and could use some trimming, it ultimately was interesting and had something to say about how we feel about the others in our lives.... Read more Read less

See it if you like plays about single people attempting to cope with relationships and life in present day urban NYC.

Don't see it if you dislike plays that contain tediously long conversations that tend to be boring in order to "flesh out" characterizations.

See it if You enjoy great interaction between singles

Don't see it if You prefer musicals

See it if you like plays about the experiences of the dating scene for people in their 20's to 40's.

Don't see it if you want to see a play that offers solutions to dating problems and relationships.

Also I thought the author had a lot of potential. The dialogue flowed. The actors were amazing. But the play didn't go anywhere for me.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a show with a decent performance by actors portraying dysfunctional losers with problems not clearly explained

Don't see it if you're looking for a show with a great plot and very believable situations

Also The 1st act, taking place during a NY blackout years ago, moved along, and kept me interested. I was expecting a much better 2nd act (taking place 2 years later) and lot more from the show, but it kind of faded away. It never really explained the situations well enough. It got kind of stupid and the ending just fell flat. Things didn't add up well enough. And at 2 hours, it was a bit too long.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a well acted play about people making human connections and dealing with their demons.

Don't see it if You want a lot of action...this is more character driven than plot driven.

See it if The set-up is very good and solid but the performances are uneven while the dialogue feels a touch forced at times, even a bit predictable.

Don't see it if Bethany Geraghty is just wonderful in the role of the nice, yet unstable neighbor. She brings that character alive in this lengthy play.

See it if You like a lighthearted story performed by good actors

Don't see it if You like light musicals

See it if you hace empathy for the downtrodden

Don't see it if If expect light comedy

See it if You want yo see a play that is to see a slice of NYC life about 20 somthings.

Don't see it if If yoi arr opposed to seeing sceens containing sexuality

See it if You like convos generally, but not too deep ones.

Don't see it if You're expecting thought-provoking dialogue.

See it if You want a show that explores human relationships and developments

Don't see it if You're looking for a show with a concrete ending where loose ends are tied up

See it if you like meaningless theater.

Don't see it if you like plays that have actual plot and action and character development.

Also The actors and director do what they can. They stage design is the highlight. The fault is in the writing. No plot. Having realistic dialogue doesn't equate to meaningful. Skip!... Read more Read less

See it if you like character-driven plays with fun pop culture references from 80s/90s. Design was beautiful.

Don't see it if you need action-driven stories or become impatient with slow-building plays (naturalism).

See it if you like traditional "living room" dramas, and want to see a show that plays with this trope in intriguing ways, you like great sets + light

Don't see it if you're irritated by the manic pixie dream girl trope, you prefer experimental and groundbreaking theatre

See it if You enjoy watching an awkward romance stir between to youngins.

Don't see it if You desire something deeply thought provoking. It's light, lovely, but light.

See it if You have nothing else to do. In all fairness, we left at intermission so maybe it got better but we just didn't care enough to stay.

Don't see it if You don't want to waste an evening. It wasn't horrible but the female lead's character was totally annoying and the male actor wasn't good.

See it if You want a glimpse into a genuine NY interaction.

Don't see it if You’re not into having meaningful conversations with other people...see what I did there.

See it if you want to press your ear to the fourth wall of an apt in Astoria & pry on a trio of millennials as they reveal their own vulnerabilities.

Don't see it if you think "meaningful conversation" is more than just discussing intimate biographical details and sharing fears & insecurities.

Also Although one can argue that the story of the three protagonists is somewhat shallow, the playwright does an excellent job of writing very real, natural dialogue that keeps the show compelling, and the actors are all relatable, believable and sympathetic, which kept me caring about these characters throughout the entire 2 1/4 hours.... Read more Read less