Randy's Dandy Coaster Castle (Egg & Spoon Theatre Collective) NYC Reviews and Tickets
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Production Covid-19 Safety ProtocolsShow-Score Member Reviews (12)
See it if You are up for a good laugh and to see the intersection of lives at this amusement park. Life stories carry some serious moments well.
Don't see it if If you want a dramatically serious work. This show makes use of what is common to us all and shares a heartfelt story.
See it if An interesting spin on running an amusement park. Excellent acting.
Don't see it if If you prefer a serious drama, then skip this one.
See it if Good production all around...Funny moments and good actng.
Don't see it if You want more drama than dramedy.
See it if Well paced 90 min play. Very good acting by all. Surprisingly a delight.
Don't see it if You want all things neatly tied up in the end. This is a solid off Broadway play. Worth trekking to see it.
See it if You liked Clyde’s - solid/believable and often funny look at blue collar workers balancing work and life. Just a good story, well acted.
Don't see it if You want something unique or original or need great staging as it is simple. Read more
See it if Interesting play depicting a ruthless boss and his vulnerable employees. Very entertaining and good acting as well. As a fellow theater goer
Don't see it if Pointed out to me it's similar to Clyde's. I think if you liked that play you will enjoy Randy Dandy as well. Very entertaining evening.
See it if you’d like to see the struggle between management and employees well portrayed by a good cast-Katherine George was a standout for me.
Don't see it if you want a completely polished production. This one is still a little rough with set changes by the cast - done with entertainment value.
See it if A high energy cast and a fast moving direction.
Don't see it if You prefer drama. You prefer convenient venues. Read more
Critic Reviews (3)
In a move that changes his life, Arlo is drafted to don a hilarious, smelly rat costume transforming himself into the character Kuddly Kyle. Suddenly Arlo, the sweet, directionless shlub has found meaning in his life via this subterfuge. While in the costume, Arlo is the delightfully entertaining Kyle. Without the costume, he’s just Arlo. This is the most moving part of Coaster, a play that revolves around the emotions and inner lives of these everyday, working class characters, beautifully evoked by Perez and carefully chaperoned by director, Rebecca Martínez to keep it all down to earth and accessible. The fade-out is particularly moving as the workers have no idea that there is a disaster looming. Their lives will be changed—for the worse.
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"The production makes it easy to care about and become invested in these well drawn characters...The entire cast does commendable work–and show some enviable dance moves–whether the characters are bantering, bonding, or butting heads."
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"Unlike their characters, who are there to work, the cast is there to have fun.Their enthusiasm overflows into the audience: who seemed eager to laugh and dole out high fives whenever possible.'Randy's Dandy Coaster Castle' may be a dumpster fire inside a train wreck, but 'Randy's Dandy Coaster Castle' is a roaring success."
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