See it if It’s a well written and performed play, similar to Ordinary People, where we unfold the complexity of the characters and subject matter.
Don't see it if It’s not a comedy, and it’s very good. Don’t see it if you just want to laugh all night. There is no reason not to see it.
See it if You appreciate great acting and writing about complicated family dynamics and identity
Don't see it if You want an easy happy story
See it if a poignant, engrossing, very well written, acted and staged family drama about anorexia interests you.
Don't see it if the topic of anorexia triggers you; you don’t like family dramas. This isn’t a light-hearted night @ the theater, but it’s a worthwhile one. Read more
See it if A true family drama that was relevant & thought-provoking. Extraordinary performance by the mother & daughter. This a Must See play.
Don't see it if If you want to see a feel good play, then this isn’t your evening out.
See it if It's relevant in content and the actress did a phenomenal job.
Don't see it if ......
See it if you know anyone with an eating disorder and you care about them.
Don't see it if you have no interest in this subject and only want plays you do not need to think about. Read more
See it if you want to see an excellent piece about family issues and eating disorders with a great script and cast. A riveting production.
Don't see it if you dislike harsh issues like eating disorders and only want light, fluffy entertainment. Read more
See it if You want to see a play that examines a subject that has never been spoken about in such a powerful way
Don't see it if You want to see a happy play. This one will make you think and affect you deeply.
CRITIC’S PICK "Home Is No Haven in ‘Rinse, Repeat.’ In Domenica Feraud’s potent drama, hard-driving parents don’t recognize the examples they set for a daughter with anorexia."
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"'Rinse, Repeat': An Important Story Buried in Hackneyed Theater Tropes. Domenica Feraud's play about eating disorders lacks the substance to sustain it."
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“Domenica Feraud's ‘RINSE, REPEAT’ Explores The Cycle of Habits That Trigger Eating Disorders.”
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"A difficult subject, of the sort that requires the most sensitive handling, gets surprisingly lively dramatic treatment by a first-time playwright in 'Rinse, Repeat'…What could have been a clinical exercise or dreary informational pamphlet is a classic-style family drama packed with scenes that percolate with tension."
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"Unfortunately, 'Rinse, Repeat' does not nearly rise to the level of a classic. It is, however, a good play with a fair share of melodramatic reveals, and it is centered on an important issue. In short, this is a Eugene O'Neill family drama presented as a Lifetime Original Movie."
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★★★ "'The Vicious Circle of Eating Disorders.' Domenica Feraud's ambitious drama ultimately crumbles under the weight of its good intentions."
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★★★ "'Regarding a Family's Cycle of Eating Disorders.' A new play about dangerous eating habits scarcely satisfies as a family drama."
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"Domenica Feraud has written and plays the main character Rachel in 'Rinse, Repeat' at Signature Theater Center. The story is about eating disorders and family dynamics as the family quibbles with each other on Rachel's test weekend home after spending 4 months at a facility to help rein in the problem...the story needs better focus."
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