Romeo and Juliet (Wheelhouse Theater Company)

See it if You like edgy takes on classic Shakespeare.

Don't see it if You've seen enough productions of Romeo and Juliet to last a lifetime

See it if You love the modern twist on Shakespeare

Don't see it if You like a modern twist on Shakespeare

See it if you want to see a modernized take on Shakespeare

Don't see it if you like traditional Shakespeare

See it if You like original staging and a modern/original take on an old story.

Don't see it if You don't like Shakespeare or if you like seeing shows with larger casts. You want to see a musical.

See it if You are relatively familiar with Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, and don't mind small hot theaters.

Don't see it if You have never seen the play before, or are easily confused by actors doubling for multiple characters.

See it if Emerging young actors giving 110%, great line/beat/scene work, crafting mult. roles. Actors with size and talent easily fill black box. Fun!

Don't see it if Hot theater-you'll sweat. Polarity comedy ->tragedy is clear, but maybe b/c 2 directors, a few inconsistent moments, end feels too familiar.

See it if You love Shakespeare and already familiar with R&J. The poetic language comes at you thick and fast, and if you listen hard it will soar.

Don't see it if Shakespeare is like "greek" to you and a timeless classic tragic love story just isn't your thing.

See it if Modern twists on classic Shakespeare

Don't see it if You dislike Shakespeare

See it if You like Shakespeare somewhat modernized, great acting, fast moving.

Don't see it if You are a strict traditionalist about Shakespeare

See it if You want: Versatile young actors Great enunciation Perfect fight scenes Terrific interpretation Clever direction Enthusiasm Fun night out

Don't see it if You do not like the abridged version of Shakespeare's plays You do not like anything changed into a modern concept Have no spirit

See it if you like small ensemble Shakespeare productions, imaginative staging and direction, awesome group of actors and production team!

Don't see it if you aren't a fan of the story, can't sit through it without an intermission and if you aren't into Shakespeare feeling contemporary

See it if You enjoy beautifully told Shakespeare. Great actors playing multiple roles, often in the same scene. 90min, no intermission, perfect length

Don't see it if You don't like lighter takes on Shakespeare's tragedies. Intimate black box theater with an insufficient AC unit- that's the only bad bit.

See it if like interesting modern dress productions of Shakespeare

Don't see it if you dislike Shakespeare done with only 6 actors and where some of the directorial ideas are odd

See it if you appreciate young fresh talent, a fresh and creative take on a well known classic.

Don't see it if you want a more professional production or a more traditional approach to theater.

See it if you enjoy Shakespeare, intimate theater spaces, fun & shortened takes on Romeo & Juliet at 90 min, no intermission, which was nice.

Don't see it if you're looking for a very serious, dark take on Romeo & Juliet. This is a lighthearted, fun, enjoyable version.

See it if You love Shakespeare and R&J and masterful artists who carry out and excellent performance in an intimate setting.

Don't see it if You want an elaborate set/costumes or are expecting theatrical "props" outside of amazing talent.

See it if You like Shakespeare and can appreciate well trained enthusiastic actors. The cast has high energy and covers the multiple roles well.

Don't see it if You don't like small theaters with struggling AC.

See it if You want Shakespeare to "come alive" in a modern way.

Don't see it if You want a traditional Shakespeare experience true to the "original"

See it if You like to see a director's "hand" on the work...like to see fresh interps of Shakespeare...like major production focus on the language.

Don't see it if You're a Shakespeare "purest"...are addicted to expensive spectacle...don't like "black box" work...don't like intermission-less productions

See it if you love Shakespeare, enjoy abstract artistic interpretations of violence, appreciate humor in a tragic show, love good supporting actors

Don't see it if you can't sit through 90 minutes of Shakespeare with no intermission and minimal AC, you want the leads to be the strongest part of the show

See it if You love Shakespeare and would enjoy seeing it in a modern abridged format. Young NYU trained actors with good foundation in theatre.

Don't see it if You can't sit for 90 minutes in a hot theatre without water or an intermission. Some uneven moments. Romeo seemed way too old for the part

See it if You enjoy seeing unconventional Shakespeare productions performed by a small cast with minimal props/sets/costumes.

Don't see it if You want large cast period productions of Shakespeare, or if you are easily confused by actors portraying multiple roles.

See it if Interesting take on a great classic. Clearly spoken, easy to follow. Acting was terrific and the cast was quite talented.

Don't see it if You like absolutely authentic productions, go to the Globe.

See it if you like minimalist productions of classic works, you like an emphasis on comedy when it comes to Shakespeare, you want an intimate show

Don't see it if you don't have an appreciation for The Bard, or if you want to see a play with a larger cast or more detailed design (costumes, set, etc.)

See it if If you like an innovative modern take on Shakeapeare

Don't see it if If you like traditional takes on Shakespearian plays