Nothing Gold Can Stay

See it if expertly crafted story with realistic characters, reactions & consequences. Sad, intense & inexorable. Powerful.

Don't see it if Issues of drug addiction are not for you.

Also More than just about addiction, this is about family and choices.

See it if traditional realistic drama appeals this is an excellent example. The actors are marvelous and the plot structure works well.

Don't see it if 3/4 round stages bother you. Scenes are mostly played to the center section; side seats mean not seeing faces during significant moments.

See it if The ways of an oxy junkie perilously impact her boyfriend's family."I'm sorry for living in your home and betraying your trust."Great Acting

Don't see it if The uniformly terrific acting compensates for the wobbly working-class accents throughout. "Swallow what's left of your bad blood & see Mom"

Also "She's as useless as a white crayon/Anytime is ham time"

See it if Great cast. Well acted drama especially next-to-last scene with the knife (raw emotions).

Don't see it if Runs almost 2 hours (including 12 min late start) and needs major editing. Way too long.

See it if you like superb writing, acting, directing, interesting realistic well developed characters & themes of drug abuse & effects on loved ones

Don't see it if you are tired of the theme of drug abuse & a serious, rather than "light," exploration of people coping with such difficulties.

See it if you like slow-burn, family-centered dramas.

Don't see it if the subject of the opioid crisis will trigger you.

Also Slow-moving despite the rapid scene changes; a predictable story that's all too true and all too sad. Intimate and powerful.... Read more Read less

See it if How poverty, low economic opportunity, rough living conditions fuel the American opioid epidemic. Perhaps more real than fiction.

Don't see it if Opioid abuse destroying a family is triggering / too depressing. Gaps of time in plot annoy you. Lacks drama despite life and death scenes.

Also Diversity: all blue collar, close to poverty people in a small town.
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See it if you're interested in a show about how a drug addict can seriously affect the lives of everyone she comes in contact with

Don't see it if you're not up for an intense drama about drug addiction

Also This is a well-scripted, well-acted play showing the impact a drug addict's life has on the lives of several dysfunctional families. Although it's intense, with a strong message, it's punctuated with quite a few laughs throughout. Very timely!... Read more Read less

See it if You like intimate theater about relevant sad stories,& complicated family dramas , 90 minutes about opioid addiction

Don't see it if You are expecting deep insight and revelations. It’s not a shocking story but it rings true even if it doesn’t quite go over the edge.

See it if you want to see a compelling and well acted show about addiction.

Don't see it if you find the topic of addiction too difficult.

See it if Well acted, especially Mary Bacon as the mom. Devastating story portrayed realistically, with some humor to make it palatable.

Don't see it if The accents were uneven and a bit distracting and many scene changes to allow time to pass made it a bit choppy. The story was haunting.

See it if you'd enjoy great acting in an intimate setting sharing a story of family drama dealing with drug addictions and its consequences.

Don't see it if you dislike the theme of drug addictions and the tragedies that follow or the sufferings of a parent dealing with addictions of a child.

See it if After kissing a few frogs this past week, I finally met this prince of a play. The casting is perfect in this incredibly well written play.

Don't see it if Due to the fact the story unfolds over several months, the scenes changes are a bit too short & numerous. The emotional result is worth it.

See it if you'd like to see outstanding acting in a resonant play about the effects of drug addiction on the addict and family that needs to be seen!

Don't see it if no reason not to see it unless you really can not handle a play honestly dealing with drug addiction.

See it if you want to viscerally experience the myriad of tragedies associated with opioid addiction.

Don't see it if you think you understand, intellectually, the problem and its solution.

Also This is a simple, honest piece of theater which forces one to look hard at issues that we normally see as unfortunate statistics.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to defy the appraisal from the paper of record. Once again one of their reviewers gets it all wrong. Don't miss this rewarding play

Don't see it if serious & disturbing subjects subtly handled are not part of your theatrical fare

Also The skill of the quintet of talented actors could not be bettered. Additionally, if you are already a fan of Chad Beckim's plays ("Lights Rise on Grace," "'nami," "The Main(e) Play," and "And Miles To Go", etc.), don't let this one slip on by. And, Partial Comfort Productions: Treat us to a revival of "Lights Rise on Grace" !... Read more Read less

See it if A heart wrenching story that is done beautifully! Filled with laughs and truthful insights - not your everyday family drama. Go see it!

Don't see it if if you want to see a drama about a serious topic. The drama centers around the opioid crisis. It's serious subject but worth it.

See it if You want to see great acting and perfect casting. I am so impressed with this show. Every single actor delivered an impressive performance.

Don't see it if You want a fluffy or cute show Or If small theater in the round does not appeal to you.

See it if You like relevant shows about a common but serious problem in society

Don't see it if You are looking for a light hearted fluff piece.

Also The show tackles the current opioid/drug problem in a serious way however with just the right amount of comedic relief. Everything about the show makes it feel like this is just another normal family going through this sadly common situation. Very well done!... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy straight dramas

Don't see it if Looking for a play with excitement or twists

Also This play is a slow burner that culminates to an interesting climax yet doesn't have the guts to go further in the writing to create something memorable for the audience. I found the acting to be uneven, though the mom and GF brother standout. Not great, not bad. A "meh" of a play and production due to the safety of the writing in terms of what the characters could do in the given set up.... Read more Read less

See it if you are a fan of quiet, slow burning dramas that reflect the lives of real working class Americans.

Don't see it if you do not like slowly unfolding plays or do not want to be confronted with examinations of these United States.

Also Here for a week and have been catching as much theater as I can and this was the cream of the crop.... Read more Read less

See it if you appreciate Holy Cow! theater. As in Holy Cow that make me feel like I was a part of the play and makes you think and feel and examine.

Don't see it if you are not a fan of slow burning family draamas with foul language or drugs.

See it if You want to see an intimate portrayal of how the opioid crisis affects a family, courageously acted and directed in a masterful production.

Don't see it if Opioid addiction is a trigger for you.

Also The acting is subtle and real, as is the direction. So much heart, humor and pathos.... Read more Read less

See it if you are a fan of naturalistic theater where realistic characters are presented with grace and consideration and love. A Must See!

Don't see it if I do not know a reason why you would not see this, unless you are in need of fluffy escapism or do not appreciate slow burning theater.

Also I happened to see this with a friend last night who told me that it was a play about Maine, and boy was it ever! I recognized my home state and the people in the play were so well drawn and fleshed out and pitch perfect, they may as well have been my next door neighbors or the people from my community. (This play is set in northern Maine and even though I am from the south and it is a very different world I KNEW these people and their expressions and their idiosyncrasies). Usually in pop culture Mainers are cartoonish and false, but this was spot on. Kudos to the cast and creative team and crew for a job well done.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see sharp, moving, incredibly grounded actors in a play that handles a heavy subject with great humanity, and just enough humor.

Don't see it if Realistic drama surrounding addiction upsets you.