Miss Julie (Access Theater)

See it if You love the play and are previously familiar with the script. The text received a refreshing facelift and was very impactful.

Don't see it if You don't like small theaters and small black box performance spaces. The house is small and located on a fourth floor walkup.

See it if theatre history, 19th Century naturalist/expressionist drama, A. Strindberg, and frank, real portrayal of misogyny/class wars intrigue you

Don't see it if you will compare adapted play to 2014 movie, cringe at unrestrained blasphemy, sexuality, misogyny, stereotyping class, race, or nationality

See it if Well-acted with Shay having a particularly nuanced performance. Great scene design.

Don't see it if Consider Strindberg's views on feminism to be a deal-breaker.

Also Strindberg's Miss Julie does represent the feminist upbringing of the central character as an integral part of her problem and that makes the play dated. That doesn't make the psychological dynamic any less engaging. The use of dust on the ground meant that the characters got dirtier as they broke-down, literally wallowing in the dirt.

I received my ticket for free pursuant to Show-Score's Member Nights program.... Read more Read less

See it if Nicely directed absorbing adaptation of play w/performers who completely hold your attention. 1 wild night=destruction.C if u want dif angle

Don't see it if Lead actress over acts throughout which can work your nerves-nonetheless, she is interesting. Saw no reason for cutting of Count's role.

See it if You wanna see a slick production that smooths the text out immensely.

Don't see it if You're looking for an unbiased look at sexual dynamics. You're ashmatic (the stage is mostly a very cool pit of dirt, but it gets kicked up)

Also The actors did a phenomenal job of playing the text, but it's still hard to see Miss Julie as anything but a victim of her circumstances (which to Strindberg was pretty much just "feminism) who inherently needs the approval and guidance of men.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see what happens when the lady of the house becomes involved with her valet. You want to see an intense performance.

Don't see it if You don't want to see a play that gets a bit crazy due to the lady of the house and her intimate relationship with her valet.

Also I loved the set. Their costumes were amazing. The performers did a great job. Miss Julie was a trip. She was driving me a bit crazy when she kept flip flopping during her encounter with her valet. I was rooting for him because he showed some restraint initially and then....... The performers did a great job in this performance.... Read more Read less

See it if You want an intimate production of Miss Julie. Male lead is a real up and comer, the ladies were lovely. A real pleasure.

Don't see it if You can't do a 4th floor walk up theatre. You you're looking for a musical.

See it if if you are familiar with the playwright. Very good acting. Austin Reed Alleman is an up and coming actor to watch.

Don't see it if It gets a bit heavy and at times confusing. Don't see it if you want something that is lighter.

Also If you can't navigate 4 flights of steep stairs, when you buzz to enter, ask them to send someone day who can meet you and take you up in an elevator around the corner on the street.... Read more Read less

See it if you are familiar with the previous script

Don't see it if you can't handle a 4th floor walk up, want something light hearted, don't like small theater

See it if ...if you like love stories, slow thoughtful performance with brilliant (Broadway quality) acting.

Don't see it if ...if a very slow-paced story is not what interestes you. A sleeping man in front row was indicative of the pace but brilliant acting.

See it if you like explorations of the class system and how it affects love/relationships.

Don't see it if I found it a bit repetitive and long and maybe overacted and predictable

See it if You're up for a literally earthy Miss Julie, well conceived, costumed and lit, and can deal with its attractive young actors mostly emoting.

Don't see it if You don't like your Strindberg condensed or adapted

Also On the one hand, everything about this production looks terrific, & looks like it should work: Marina Shay is a gorgeous Miss Julie; AR Alleman an appropriately swarthy & urbane Jean, Dan’yelle Williamson a stoic and firm Christine.

The costumes by Christopher Metzger are lovely, worn well by all, particularly Miss Julie’s many layers; Yu-Ting Lin’s scenic design is eye-catching & wholly functional; Oona Curley’s lighting subtle & effective. Even the direction by Andrew Watkins mostly succeeds in its staging, all elements moving smoothly.

That said, the actors, unfortunately, for the most part never get past emoting & indicating—they’re all surface, not unlike a school production. The alternating shifts of physicality, control & power between Miss Julie & Jean, so central, are clumsy & uneven. Shay & Alleman have genuine if brief moments of genuine frisson in the violence, but the sexual tension is briefer still; all chaste, they hold & pull back & never quite commit to the flesh.... Read more Read less

See it if i can't think of a reason.

Don't see it if you like good, well acted dramas.

Also i'm stymied by the positive reviews. i thought this show was nonsensical with back & forth discombobulated dialogue & uneven acting.... Read more Read less

See it if You like drama

Don't see it if You hate plays