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. Read more
See it if You are interested in stories about addiction & it's affect on families. Great performances, realistic story, emotional.
Don't see it if You are in the mood for something light.
See it if you would like a realistic look at the family tension brought about by the opioid crisis, here well-acted on a good set in an intimate space
Don't see it if you are troubled by the topic. I found the many scenes a bit choppy and I had difficulty with some of the dialogue, when actors faced away.
See it if Struggling working class people are devastated by addiction. Convincing realistic characters, excellent acting, & humor amidst tragedy.
Don't see it if Frequent scene transitions can be hard to follow. One of the main characters changes too abruptly to be believed.
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 ur interested in a realistic (playful at times, often distressing) tale of a working class family torn apart by small-town ennui & opioids.
Don't see it if ur not interested in the topic of drug addiction; u seek deep insight or fresh answers [This is more a dramatization than a cautionary tale]
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" Read more
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.
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"Many scenes are brutally, thrillingly honest -- especially when it comes time to make an inventory of the human wreckage onstage -- marking Beckim as a new writer to watch."
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4/5 Stars "'Wasted Youth Among the 99 Per Cent': The opioid epidemic upends two families in a stirring new play by Chad Beckim"
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"A heartbreaking 95-minute family drama depicting the ravages of rampant opioid addiction in the present day United States. The topical scenario is enforced by the skillful writing, searing performances and crisp production. Painful plot twists inject surprise to the familiar material."
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"A master class in finding the humor and light in the brutality of a family shattered by drug addiction."
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