Mojada

See it if A new imagining of Medea within a relevant immigrant story. Poignant, well acted, sad.

Don't see it if You don’t want to see a compelling story of immigration today. Some parts are hard to watch but definitely thought provoking.

See it if you like well-plotted plays. Alfaro's a genius (MacArthur!) at planting seeds alg the way that eventually burst into flower (nightshade).

Don't see it if you want the classic Medea story. Or you're uncomfortable w Spanish. Or you dislike a slightly wooden lead perf. Or you hate tragic endings.

See it if Exceptional adaptation of Medea. Poignant, powerful, sad and infuriating.

Don't see it if If issues of immigration and greed are not your thing, more is the reason to see this.

See it if Timely Medea adaptation. Great performances. Story moves. Great dramatic scenes and characters

Don't see it if You dislike soap operas, this show sometimes verges on that territory - however I don't think that's a bad thing. It's timely & entertaining

See it if If you want another immigration show. Some good acting, some not so good. If you like melodrama.

Don't see it if Slow, boring a story that starts off okay but drags on. Needs to be reconstructed.

See it if Interest in harrowing immigration stories, seeing "Medea' adapted for modern times, cynical view of American dream

Don't see it if don't like too many similarities to "Medea," or snippets of Spanish spoken throughout, stock villains, violence against children

Also The play is too divided: is it a contemporary tale about the travails and endurance of undocumented immigrants (which it does extremely well) or is it an effort to adapt "Medea" for modern times, adhering perhaps much too closely to the original story so that the plot takes some of the power away from the valiant immigration struggle to devolve into a tale of cynically cruel behavior, betrayal, over the top violence, madness and horrific revenge. The genuinely honest and riveting immigration story loses power by eventually being tied to closely to the Medea story. Is it one or the other, but it doesn't quite work as both.... Read more Read less

See it if you’d like to see any adaptation of Medea, or any play dealing with the extreme hardships many Mexican immigrants endure in coming to the US

Don't see it if you find long stretches of narrative in the theater anti-dramatic.

Also I love that “Mojada” spotlights the unspeakable horrors that some of today’s immigrants to the US have to endure. As a lover of ancient Greek drama, I admire how it tries to shape “Medea,” one of the great surviving tragic tales, to the task. But I wasn’t enthusiastic with the windy result (though the audience I sat among was). A Mexican family—mother, father, son & servant—has fled poverty in Mexico to settle in Queens. 2 long flashbacks about the hellish journey are narrated &, though affecting as a story, dramatically inert. Plot complications pile on, obscuring the stark, tragic simplicity of the original; some feel merely atmospheric. Here Medea’s rival for her husband’s affections has no more dimension than Cruella DeVille. Jason’s reversal from protective husband to a needlessly cruel opportunist feels both mechanical & melodramatic. Perhaps the central character should have used her formidable machete skills to trim the script.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a version of Medea superimposed on a tale about the plight of Latinos struggling to enter and then adjust to the US.

Don't see it if if are not interested in either immigration policy or Greek tragedy.

Also The ancient and modern stories don't always blend smoothly, but the play is well worth seeing for those who like something a bit different.... Read more Read less

See it if You want a retelling of Medea. A great idea that hits close to home.

Don't see it if Overly melodramatic, mediocre acting, and slow. The idea was stellar, the execution was banal.

See it if Good attempt at a contemporary twist to the Greek Tragedy Medea; heartfelt; some excellent acting & a couple that made me cringe.

Don't see it if Slow; difficult to sit through a story you know all too well will end tragically; 2 of the roles are directed &/or acted cartoonishly.

See it if You appreciate updating of classics.

Don't see it if You don't want a very serious contemporary look at an old story.

See it if you like plays that appear to be going in one direction and then everything gets all shaken up

Don't see it if You have a problem with plays that are over the top and very hard to believe

Also The thing I like most about this is the ending because it’s not what I expected. I thought some of the characters that were supposed to be funny were written way too over-the-top. I felt like the funny moments they should have delivered we’re way too much. I know I was supposed to be rooting for the main character but I actually did not sympathize for her at all which made me love the ending!... Read more Read less

See it if story of immigrants from Mexico, adaptation of Medea; if you can visualize the hardships being described

Don't see it if long monologues describing trip from Mexico with only a few projections on a city apartment to take you back to descriptions of desert trip*

Also *if you like happy fluffy endings not for you - think Medea.
despite the lack of scenery I found that I could not stop visualizing the scenes long after I left. So well described and disturbing... Read more Read less

See it if A masterful production with amazing actors. To see a show relevant to current events. Because you know Public Theater shows will be good

Don't see it if Right Wing conservatists, you may want to sit this out if you are anti-immigrants. If you don't like show w 2nd language thrown in.

Also This was a really good show. The actors were also quite good. Although it was a serious show, the humor thrown in every now and then was a nice balance. This show is relevant to current events regarding immigrants and the search for the American dream. Everything that glitters is not gold, especially in dreams. I really enjoyed it.... Read more Read less

See it if You appreciate the re-telling of classic stories in a contemporary setting. Interested in the heartbreaking journey of Mexican immigrants

Don't see it if Need a fully baked, polished script and production. Acting is very uneven -- a couple of strong performances and a couple that are painful.

See it if You are interested in a very different view of being an immigrant pursuing the “American Dream”.

Don't see it if You cannot understand and respect cultural mores.

Also Overall it’s a wonderful production, though some of the writing feels forced, uneven.... Read more Read less

See it if Public theater take on Medea set in NY with immigrants as central characters. Immigration stories from Mexico. One hour and 40 minutes

Don't see it if if you are tired or scared about Immigration stories. Current events make real and life like.

See it if you like shows about hot button issues and don't really care if they are well written

Don't see it if If you like plays where the characters interact and don't have long monologues where they explain things to the audience.

See it if you want to see a classic play that's been transformed to modern day and deals with the immigrant experience.

Don't see it if you want to see a light play or musical. This play is very funny in the beginning but becomes very intense toward the end.

Also The play deals with the immigrant experience using the classic story of Medea. Great acting by all and a very well written play. There are several monologues by Medea that explain how she and her family came from Mexico to the U.S. that are particularly moving.... Read more Read less

See it if you're compelled by current immigration politics as well as classical Greek tragedies.

Don't see it if you don't like the classics messed with, or if you are unfamiliar with Medea. A few too many people in the audience surprised by the ending.

Also I had really enjoyed Luis Alfaro's OEDIPUS EL RAY a few years back, but wondered if transplanting Medea to a modern setting might prove a bit more difficult. For the most part, I thought Alfaro's telling of the tale was fairly seamless, and didn't seem all that forced with the modern backdrop. The play is generally compelling, due in part to the topicality of the subject matter. I was undeniably more moved by the plight of the characters, given that I've been reading far more about immigration in the news each day. Two extended monologues about the border crossing process are especially harrowing. The light & sound design are first rate & do a lot to intensify this small play. A lot of what kept me going in the play was the curiosity of how it would all be pulled off. I think it struggles a little with the narrative towards the end, but I still found it quite absorbing. An excellent performance from lead actress Sabina Zuñiga Varela. I overall preferred Oedipus but am glad I saw this.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see how Medea is relevant to today's lifestyles. We are obviously doomed to continue to suffer from the human condition.

Don't see it if you don't want to face the truth of the complexities of love, desire, parenting. This is not easy to watch.

See it if you'd enjoy an updated Medea set in the context of illegal immigration.

Don't see it if you expect developed characters with rational actions. Or if hoped for an insightful or illuminating take on the current immigration crisis

See it if You want to see a masterful modern adaptation of Medea that is almost too relevant to our modern times. Brilliant acting that tears at heart

Don't see it if You don’t like Medea, non traditional storytelling, breaking the fourth wall, use of multiple languages, are SPOILER triggered by rape.

See it if You want to see a timely take on MEDEA set in Queens today and with the immigrant experience as its backdrop.

Don't see it if You are a bigoted fool!

Also I wasn't prepared for the visceral power of this incredible re-telling of the Greek tragedy. Playwright Luis Alfaro skillfully melds humor with horror - the middle of this intermissionless drama recreates a family's harrowing journey to the U.S. from Mexico with such power. It's cast perfectly and the direction is spot-on. At times it's melodramatic for sure, but that's what you'd expect from a re-telling of a classic Greek tragedy. I think this could easily be a Pulitzer-Prize finalist. Can't recommend this drama enough.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see '"Medea" perfectly adapted to present time;need to understand immigrants'struggles. A moving story perfomed by great actors

Don't see it if you do not want to cry. You are unfamiliar with Euripides' "Medea".