Neighbors: A Fair Trade Agreement

See it if Excellent writing and acting. Funny, entertaining plot of interplay of American and Mexican neighbors. Laugh out loud with a message

Don't see it if A fun way to explore differences

See it if Sharply written and performed satire about the relationship between an American man and a Mexican man. Creative and funny.

Don't see it if Avoid if you will be offended by stereotypes or harsh language. Some over-the-top physical humor.

See it if you want to see a fun comedy, unambitious and though not very profound, yet relevant.

Don't see it if you expect great production values (although) there is a pool and it rains onstage... or if you want to see some deep, intellectual work.

See it if Hilarious! It will make you laugh hysterically while allowing you to take a critical perspective on a contemporary political situation.

Don't see it if you are looking for a big budget Broadway show.

See it if you're up for an expertly performed & stylistically adventurous take on contemporary politics; you want to see a wowza ending

Don't see it if you don't do well with high-concept scenarios; if you need your plays to be emotion-driven

See it if You enjoy comedy with political undertones. Dealt with serious racial issues and stereotypes in a humorous way. Enjoyed it a lot

Don't see it if You are easily offended when dealing with stereotypes

See it if You like the idea of having a serious issue explored in a lighthearted , at times very funny, and always entertaining way.

Don't see it if Your mind is made up and closed on the subject of anglo/latino relations.

See it if You are a fan of lame jokes presented through a series of encounters between stereotypical 'neighbors'.

Don't see it if You are easily offended by racial 'humor". The jokes aren't that offensive, but they aren't that funny either. Just not worth the time.

See it if You like funny, outrageous, topical plays with a strong sense of theatricality.

Don't see it if You're looking for something entirely naturalistic.

See it if You enjoy current, relevant topics in today’s society that are relatable at many levels. Character development is deep; wildly entertaining

Don't see it if Just go see it! Will not disappoint!

Also Such a fun night out!

See it if Allegorical, absurdist indie play induces belly-laughs from the start w/ undercurrent of U.S.-Mexico politics on plate as food for thought

Don't see it if You're not in the mood for mild political commentary and a humorous take on racial stereotyping.

See it if You enjoy great set design and staging and the relation between a white American and a Mexican satirizing the relationship between states.

Don't see it if You mind explicit language, or sociopolitical issues worded explicitly and/or addressed comically SIMULTANEOUSLY.

See it if you enjoy entertaining, intelligent conversation between two interesting, different cultures.

Don't see it if you don't like 2-person plays about cultural differences.

Also Great fun, 2 likeable characters from different cultures and their misconceptions about each other and each other's cultures.... Read more Read less

See it if you are willing to look beyond cliche and see the person underneath...if you are interested in cultural differences and can accept them

Don't see it if You are heavy into political correctness. You are offended by raunchy language and obscene gestures

Also I enjoyed this show and appreciated the two characters both as individuals and as symbols of cultural stereotypes. My only quibble was the level of absurdity in the last 10 minutes.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a play about neighbors and their differences. You want to see what happens when they come together in a business venture.

Don't see it if You don't have a sense of humor. You are not interested in a movie about neighbors and what happens when they get involved in a business.

Also This was a great performance.I have a sense of humor and don't take life too seriously so there were some parts in the play that if you are too stuffy you might not like it. I feel that these performers did a great job. The writer did a great job and the set was very well put together. This was a fun evening. I had to rush out so I was not able to stay for the talk back. I wish I could have.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy clever use of stage to divide the haves and have nots, Mexican (or any immigrant) and "Gringos"; implied and specific race issues.

Don't see it if you are easily offended by coarse language, racial slurs, and stereotypes. Although it descends into a food fight, the issues are genuine.

Also A knowledge of Spanish helpful but not required; do not be offended by the stereotypes. There is a lesson to be learned from all this, and the silly ending says it all.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to be entertained with some clever interracial humor, don't mind some profanity and graphic sexual descriptions

Don't see it if you're offended by profanity & discussion of descriptive sex acts or racial topics

See it if you like comedies. It's a comedy first, with serious undertones. Rides the line between clownish and serious very well.

Don't see it if you want to stay away from profanity and some adult themes; don't like two-person plays.

Also Using two characters as stand-ins for two countries is no easy feat. This play does a great job of turning today's political climate into a "small" story where you care about both characters.... Read more Read less

See it if You want a drama with humor that takes issues of cultural differences in an off-Broadway venue

Don't see it if You prefer big Broadway musicals.

See it if you're interested in a clever, easily digestible look at the relationship between the US and Mexico that manages to remain fairly complex.

Don't see it if you want one of those Aaron Sorkin-y political dramas. This is a comedy first that also manages to have something to say about politics.

See it if See this show if you like off off Broadway shows with dialog bewtwwem 2 characters. Parts were funny and other portions absurd.

Don't see it if This show is not for you if you like realistic story lines with serious acting.