Relentlessly Pleasant

See it if You are interested in a play that deals with harassment in a sensitive way. Very relevant.

Don't see it if You prefer larger theaters or musicals or if you don’t want to understand harassment and the impact it can have

See it if You enjoy seeing a cast of basically all women pointing out the obvious flaws of society.

Don't see it if You don't enjoy comedy... or laughter...

See it if You enjoy watching a female dominated play that handles issues in todays age.

Don't see it if You don't enjoy plays... or women...

See it if you want to experience a relevant well-written serio-comedy, supported by a strong cast, some of whom play multiple roles.

Don't see it if there's even a drop of misogyny in you. It's all women here, & the only male character turns out to be trouble for the new company.

Also Great black-box theater experience.

Conference room setting (various rooms actually) w/3 "glass walls" (bare to the audience). Each room is named after an historical woman.

Two important points:

1. The only way you know which room is being used is by glancing @ the video-screen on the back wall. Room names change on the screen. Thus, when you think a character has entered a room thru an invisible door NOT there a few seconds ago, it's because the scene or room has changed (look @ the screen).

2. The HER(E) SHE company name thing... every time someone says the word HERE, they immediately follow it w/SHE. Many in the audience didn't get the gimmick. Simple. Say it out loud. It sounds like HE-OR-SHE. Being that the company was started by 2 sisters-in-law wanting to support entrepreneurial women co-existing in a co-worker space, THAT'S the gimmick. When you say HE (as in HERE), always add "OR SHE".

Excellent & very diverse cast. Hope the show finds new life in a slightly larger house.... Read more Read less

See it if you like timely issues from today's headlines, but it takes a single dimensional approach

Don't see it if you want a compelling plot, a lot of the jokes fall flat and it feels a bit gimmicky

See it if If, like many who attended, you are acquainted with the cast or writer.

Don't see it if You find characters of apparently zero intelligence an embarrassment to women everywhere.

Also While the second act is more interesting, overall, the behavior of these characters feeds the most contemptuous stereotypes of women in a work environment. The pivot of the plot is merely a kiss. unpersuasive as harassment. The repetitious "joke" regarding the slogan of the workspace makes little sense, is utterly inappropriate, and tends to grate. Has much in common with the play's characters.... Read more Read less

See it if you want a feminist show on feminist issues.

Don't see it if if you want a true funny play. jokes fall on a thud. it is not linear, it is choppy and all over the place.

See it if you know someone involved.

Don't see it if you want a well balanced script. The drama and comedy don't balance each other out.

Also The characters are archetypes, and don't feel fleshed out or real. Some of the performances are subtle and some are big, feels like two different plays.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to support small Theatre Companies. You want to support a play with a feminist message.

Don't see it if You want a compelling plot. Theres very little plot. Many jokes fall flat, very gimmicky.

See it if You're looking for a funny and thought-provoking comedy set in the modern workplace.

Don't see it if You prefer musicals.

See it if If you're a woman, or a man, or human. See it if you want a thoughtful, witty, engaging dive into the experiences of women in modern offices

Don't see it if If you hate laughing, or thinking, or both.

See it if you care at all about feminism, are angered by the current political climate, and you like to laugh.

Don't see it if you are dead? Everyone should see this whether they are right, left, or center.

See it if You're passionate about equality in the workplace, and everywhere else.

Don't see it if You hate excellent live theater.

See it if you care about women, or you work in an environment with women!

Don't see it if you think the old patriarchal way is the way...

See it if Relentlessly Pleasant is a show for everyone. Timely and funny work related office comedy.

Don't see it if No reasons not to see it!

See it if you'd like to see a a funny and tragedic take on the #metoo movement in corporate america.

Don't see it if if you struggle with laughing in the face of another person's despair

See it if you want an amazing play, great writing, and great acting. We went with friends and enjoyed our evening of being Relentlessly Pleasant.

Don't see it if you're a boring person.

See it if Relentlessly Pleasant is a smart, funny, and moving look at what it means to be a woman in the workplace. Timely and thought-provoking.

Don't see it if You hate women.

See it if The cast is one of the best I’ve seen in Off Off Bway... funny, evocative, compelling! I want it to transfer to a bigger venue. So timely...

Don't see it if Honestly, I loved it. I’m going to bring a group of women from my office. Some use of the “f” word, so if that bothers you...

See it if This is a tautly told tale of women at a crossroads with their quests to “have it all”... brava to the company for really saying something!

Don't see it if You want a mindless comedy.

Also I am going to see it again before it closes!!!

See it if This show really captures what’s happening right now in our world, women speaking up and pushing back! And it’s funny! Outstanding cast!!!!

Don't see it if You don’t care about women’s rights! :/

See it if You want to see a reasonably-priced comedy with outstanding cast and something to say about the state of teh world and women!

Don't see it if You like a lot of razzle-dazzle. It's a small black box theater.

See it if I stumbled upon seeing this show -- went with a friend who knows someone in the cast. It was friggin' awesome! So funny and moving!

Don't see it if It is about working in an office, so if you want an escape from your work life, maybe don't see this show?

Also The cast was phenomenal and it's very cleverly staged and moves fast.

It says a lot about being a woman at work while still making you laugh. Highly recommend.... Read more Read less

See it if You like a play with twists and turns! I gasped a couple of times and also laughed at how work and ambition was portrayed onstage.

Don't see it if You prefer drama or Shakespeare. This is a contemporary piece with a lot of humor and heart.

Also The cast was nearly all women. I really liked how diverse they were.

Also, the set is really smartly done. It's a conference room that's meant to be glass, surrounded by a walkway. In most scenes, there are things happening in both spaces. It was very theatrical.... Read more Read less

See it if Incredibly timely for today's discussion of women in the workplace and the #MeToo movement, but it doesn't take a one-dimensional approach.

Don't see it if Hard to imagine disliking it. It's a comedy but also a thought-provoking piece, so if you're looking just for easy laughs, this isn't it.