Pipeline NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if A riviting and thought-provoking insight into the dysfunctions of education system, society and families and resulting rage is for you.

Don't see it if If explicit and repressed rage make you too tense or if you are looking for light theater.

See it if you are concerned about the quality of inner city schools, temptations of urban youth, absentee parenting, race relations, teacher burnout

Don't see it if too many issues needing further exploration may tire you, depictions of unresolved matters and cultural misunderstandings frustrates you,

See it if you enjoy superb acting, honest and absorbing dialog, in depth characterizations covering implications of the race situation in the US.

Don't see it if you favor light entertainment, dislike serious drama that is pessimistic about race in the US and difficult and demanding to watch.

See it if A compelling drama that addresses racial issues without rancor; the well-directed and uniformly gifted cast achieves emotional high notes

Don't see it if Despite the well-crafted dialogue, interesting characters and superb acting, it drags a bit

See it if you want to see Namir Smallwood's outstanding performance as a troubled teen. The subplot of the other teacher was outstanding. Best part.

Don't see it if you don't like dramas or show that give characters rationalized allowances for poor choices. Especially adults.

See it if See if you like small productions that put on view the outcome of pent up anger.

Don't see it if You like big productions with fancy sets and many characters.

See it if You are interested in plays that explore socially relevant topics like race, SES, acts of violence, and the role of educators

Don't see it if You want pure escapism and a light topic production; get headaches easily from florescent lights

See it if You are interested in the problems of students fighting prejudices, both imagined and real. Broken family strife.inner city education.

Don't see it if You are tired of the same educational issues nature v nurture. Cannot sit without an intermission. Dislike teen violence. Read more