Plot Points in Our Sexual Development

See it if want to try to understand trans people funny and moving at times

Don't see it if if issues of secuality are not your thing thought ending was some what confusing

See it if You’re interested In sexuality in the 21st century. It’s only about an hour and funny frequently.

Don't see it if You are priggush and don’t appreciate provocative themes.

See it if a thoughtful look at a contemporary relationship with all of the confusion that surrounds sexual identities.

Don't see it if explicit sexual language upsets you

Also The two actors zip through (55mins) a marvelous performance that is touching, funny, surprising, and frank.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a frank discussion of contemporary relationships in a simple straightforward format.

Don't see it if you are bothered by frank sexual discussions or need a standard play structure,

See it if you're interested in seeing a very healthy conversation between partners modeled on stage in a way rarely or never before seen in media.

Don't see it if you're looking for an action-packed theatrical experience that's plot-driven.

See it if You're interested on hearing sensitive stories about sexual experiences

Don't see it if You're not broad-minded

See it if You appreciate sexual gender plays

Don't see it if You feel uncomfortable with sex and gender dialogue.

See it if You want a frank story about sexual history of a lesbian and a transgender woman...very universal...

Don't see it if You don't want realistic talk about sex

See it if you are curious about how a couple—lesbian & trans male—might work their way through the confusions of a new kind of love.

Don't see it if you are looking for a fully developed play.

Also I found “Plot Points in Our Sexual Development” a useful experience, though not so much for the drama. There is not much of it. On a set that is a room, bare but for 2 chairs, the 2 characters spend some time telling us in alternation their earliest sexual memories. Then, as they begin to interact, mostly verbally, they explore the ecstasy & the agony, psychological & physical, of their budding love for each other. I was touched, I was educated, & I hope this exploration provides a base for eventual more dramatic uses of the fascinating material it has mined.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to hear some interesting anecdotes concerning the lives of a lesbian and a trans man.

Don't see it if You're looking for a lot of pizzazz or you're disinterested in the sex lives of gender queer people.

Also The play is only 60 mins and the first 50 are great. The play is let down by the last 10 minutes which totally negate the interesting conversation being had about gender and sexuality. It really felt like a completely different person wrote the ending because it was very dumbed down and treacly. It was nice seeing Marianne Rendón from Imposters as well.... Read more Read less

See it if Thought-provoking. Well acted. Entertaining.

Don't see it if You don't want to see a discussion about gender issues.

Also 60min long.
Seen very early in previews.
Once the parallel storytelling is over (40 min), the interaction between the characters goes into a very serious and very thought-provoking realm which grabs the audience as to how to resolve this conundrum.
Unfortunately, the discussion is done in the most sanitized, most politically correct, passionless and the least believable way.
Nothing gets really deeply, honestly and clearly expressed. All fear and correctness. No anger and bluntness.
Therefore it is no surprise that nothing gets resolved as it was never fully expressed.
Needs work.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a truly contemporary queer story told creatively and poetically (though not Shakespearean).

Don't see it if you don't like non-traditional stories, storylines, and if you want a full length and fully developed play.

Also This is my second performance at LCT3 and I am now in love with them. Their whole mission and model is just refreshing and inspiring.... Read more Read less

See it if You'd like an interesting exercise involving the way we talk about what we feel, and you are OK with an writing exercise posing as a play.

Don't see it if It is a problem for you that likely you will not buy this pat and unlikely set of circumstances, and could miss an important identity issue.

See it if you want to listen in on two people working through their sex issues. The conversation is thought provoking if not completely engrossing.

Don't see it if you like a traditional format. Although the talking straight out for half the play makes you wonder it also makes you wander from play.

See it if 2 people explore gender roles, identity, sexual longings in contemp love story. No plot, but memories, musing, grappling, hurt hearts.

Don't see it if Want polished play. This feels very unfinished, like note taking in a sexuality class. VERY frank/graphic, not 4 everyone. Uncomfortable.

See it if you appreciate two great acting performances and a relevant exploration of sexual experiences and reaction to a partner transitioning.

Don't see it if you don't like shows that are mostly delivered as monologues (although they converge later in the show). It's an important, but niche story.

Also It's always good to see different types of people and experiences portrayed on stage. Yet while the playwright should be applauded for providing a voice to the underrepresented, the play itself is not particularly compelling or insightful. It reminded me of a play Rotterdam I saw a couple years ago which covered some similar things, but in a more interesting and effective way.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a play of mainly monologues of two people describing their sexuality from ages three to adulthood.

Don't see it if You want a good story and actors who speak loud enough for you to hear.

See it if You like candid, forthright dialogue with frank stories of sexuality.

Don't see it if Two people telling stories and having a conversation, often hard to hear, will put you off.

Also The playwright’s intention may be to create characters who talk about sexuality frankly, with the added element of gender issues. At this stage, though, the show feels like a character sketch instead of a theater piece. Needs to be developed into a play now. This is at Lincoln Center. I expect more.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a quick 60min 2 person play.

Don't see it if You aren't interested in stories regarding sexuality or gender identity.

Also The show's format begins w/ 2 people alternating monologues. Halfway through the format changes and the 2 characters begin interacting with each other under the guise that the first part of the play was just an "exercise". Even with both characters interacting it still felt like they were performing solo, dialog did not flow naturally and the scene felt forced.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy a contemporary discussion of modern gender roles.

Don't see it if It runs 60 minutes. Way too short for a full experience.

See it if you're interested in 60 minutes of talk about tween sex lives (or the lack thereof) & the need to be loved. Bonus points for tween LGBTQs.

Don't see it if Depending on how far removed you are from the age of the 2 characters, it may be a challenge to care.

Also Staging is minimal, scenery is invisible, acting is ok nothing more. Best part about the play is that it's only 60 minutes of your life.... Read more Read less

See it if you are interested in gender fluidity and if you don't mind a play much of which consists of alternating monologues

Don't see it if you like a traditional play where the actors have a dialogue throughout the play

Also Since it is made explicit in one of the play's YouTube videos, I don't think it's a spoiler to reveal that one of the actors is a trans person.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to hear actors talk about the awakening of their sexuality from childhood to adulthood.

Don't see it if you want to see a fully developed play with actors who speak audibly.

Also The actors spoke in such low voices in the first part of the play, it was hard to hear them.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy plays about white gay folks talking about themselves in an ultra articulating way

Don't see it if you want an honest story with plot and characters

Also This could be a blog article or radio piece and I wouldn't have missed anything.... Read more Read less

See it if After confessing youthful sexual failures, can two lesbians find legitimization when one is transgender?Marianne Rendon is an actor to watch

Don't see it if Actor's gender identity causes confusion to plot intention. Playwright doesn't give audience enough credit on its insight.Talk, but no ideas

Also At fifty minutes, this sliver is ever so slight, with lines whispered. Underdeveloped.Unfinished. Feels as if viewing plot points of an outline.... Read more Read less