Operating Systems NYC Reviews and Tickets
Member Reviews (27)
See it if you enjoy discovering new talent on the stage, in what is written on current topics and in the production that make for a great experience.
Don't see it if you are a lazy observer - this play moves back and forth smoothly but it requires your attention. Voices hard to hear when directed away.
See it if Metoo, racial & gender issues at a software firm. Builds to a devastating climax. Compelling ending. Clever 4th wall breaks. Good acting.
Don't see it if Slow & confusing at first. The non-binary character is hard to follow... but all becomes clear by the end. Rambling & repetitive in spots.
See it if you want current political-social issues in your theatrical experiences. Interesting use of theater in the round for a tiny audience.
Don't see it if you expect simple answers. The play offers interesting perspectives which open questions on current political-social issues.
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
See it if If you want to see a “me too” play
Don't see it if You are bothered by plays that you can figure out in the first 10 minutes Read more
See it if The was very ambitious taking on a lot of topical issues, but also felt a little like a mystery as the story revealed itself. Well directed
Don't see it if The two lead women were awesome. The script was almost too chock full of themes. Overall I highly recommend it. 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 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
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."
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“‘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."
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