Operating Systems NYC Reviews and Tickets
Member Reviews (27)
See it if You’re interested in lgbtq and gender issues, racism, sexism, and the me too movement. Supports transgender writers and actors
Don't see it if You want something light or are uninterested in relevant topics of sexism and gender issues.
See it if You are interested in a modern play that takes place in tech co, focusing on advancing black/brown girl’s education in software technology
Don't see it if You dont like to see another play about #metoo movement, sexual harrasment in work place, racism, gender, corporate america, lgbt community Read more
See it if you want to see a very well done play about race, LGBTQ issues, the me too movement, all within the corporate world.
Don't see it if you don't want to deal with relevant social issues.
See it if You like a play, with a small, TALENTED cast. You can't be afraid of LBGT, race, or women issues, and have some knowledge of computers. I
Don't see it if Think it was all interwoven and done pretty correctly and smartly. There's really 2 stories in one, but, they're connected. I got emotional Read more
See it if You want to see something that speaks to us all about complicated relationships in work environments and personal interactions
Don't see it if non-binary issues and #metoo issues are not your game. Read more
See it if You want to see a play with a small cast doing a fantastic job with a very well written script dealing with a variety of issues.
Don't see it if You are not interested in strong female leads. You are not interested in a play that will have you thinking and be thoroughly entertained
See it if Subtle way to teach ppl about #MeToo & non-binary; strong storytelling by great cast; give each party own voice, including trans & white M
Don't see it if You don’t enjoy circle theatre (there’s always some view blocked); you’re indifferent to sexism, or any prejudice based on sex/gender;
See it if you’d like to see a well-plotted play unfold like clockwork & in the process say smart things about some of our society’s central problems.
Don't see it if you have no interest in theater as a place to put a society’s central problems on trial. Read more
Critic Reviews (2)
"Alternative mathematics using complex algebraic expressions blend with the narrative of a young, transgender narrator who goes backward and forward in time to review their actions...Schulenburg brings many powerful voices into her latest work. Hartford coaxes some fabulous performances from the ensemble, examining a compromised work environment from many angles...Hopefully, this intelligent play will make you want to broaden your math horizons."
Read more
“‘Operating Systems’ features...Schulenburg's signature traits: intelligence, heart, and compassion. Unfortunately, the characters come across as idea-delivery-systems rather than as dimensional people...Many of the ideas came across as political correctness rather than human complexity...The script reads funnier than the performance...It's hard to tell if that was a problem of direction, timing, enunciation."
Read more