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See it if you like teen oriented plots and strong young actors close up and very personal. It held my attention and credulity but faltered at the end.

Don't see it if You're not interested in teen angst & you want a clear message about men who like underage girls. Script needs work, but has a strong core.

See it if You want to see a show about issues.

Don't see it if You value good writing: the 11 scenes had no flow between them & felt like 11 different playwrights wrote them. You want realistic scenarios

Also While I appreciate the playwright addressing issues affecting teen girls, it's not presented in a way that feels realistic. The characters are one-dimensional & full of so many cliches that there's no emotional connection.... Read more Read less

See it if you like dramas of teenage girls from upperclass troubled families. Realistic insights.The female leads are very talented.

Don't see it if if you want more nuanced writing, although I thought the experience was worth it despite some expected outcomes.

See it if You like THIS IS OUR YOUTH and edgy contemporary plays about young people with a feminist twist. Two teeange girls get in trouble. Nuff said

Don't see it if You are more interested in Broadway shows or David Mamet.

See it if you enjoy black box theater that makes you think about complicated issues; if you're interested in adolescence and the inner lives of teens

Don't see it if you expect a tightly constructed plot (lags in the middle, but gets exciting at the end); if you're triggered by inappropriate relationships

See it if You like a good drama about family drama and coming of age story.

Don't see it if You are easily offended by cursing, boozing, drugs and potential statutory rape.

See it if I think this story of troubled teens, substance abuse, self-image and family problems may resonate with teens ....

Don't see it if But it's a bit too "after-school special" or "very special Family Ties" for theater goers old enough to know what those references are.

See it if You're interested in issues facing female teenagers or dysfunctional families.

Don't see it if mediocre acting bothers you.

See it if You enjoy edgy, pertinent drama's and can overlook spotty acting that overall certainly conveyed the message the writer intended to convey

Don't see it if If touchy topic's are not your thing and/or your not apt to enjoy a show who's acting is uneven

Also Up to the momen, pertinent and addresses an issue that is on everyone's mind - Too bad for me that the character development especially the males didn't do more, I wanted to know more about Lester and would not have minded less about dad - The women were a little wooden at times but overall their acting was good although you never really felt you were watching two teenagers... Read more Read less

See it if you are interested in supporting new works that are rough around the edges

Don't see it if you're looking for a play that's a little less clumsy

See it if You want to see good actors and an interesting story about teenage girls and their struggles.

Don't see it if You need clear and concise productions- direction mudded up both writing and acting.

See it if you're interested in the issues of teenage girls, you don't mind a slow pace with some cliches and some over the top acting.

Don't see it if you have a short attention span, you want to be surprised.

Also a piece with a lot of potential but not fully realized. the performances were overall over-the-top and one-dimensional. despite the "edgy" subject matter, the play was often boring as we did not connect with the characters or care what happened to them.... Read more Read less

See it if You love bold work and simple yet powerful staging. The small cast moved the plot forward with deft direction

Don't see it if student or child abuse is a trigger

See it if Must see if you are a person who believes one person can change your life

Don't see it if Don't see it if you don't have family values

See it if you want to see a play addressing teen angst, issues that affect teenage girls in a well written uneven play with unresolved ending

Don't see it if The play address a multitude of potential teen girl issues to the point of cliche and doesn't stay focused. Ending is ambiguous.

See it if You are a drama fan. Some great performances and overall story that will hold your interest except for a few details that don't make sense

Don't see it if you're not interested in a drama centered around 2 teenage girls

See it if Coming of age story with wonderful performances and solid scripting. Material is provocative and handled well.

Don't see it if you find teen drama trite regardless performances. Script that could use a tweak here and there.

See it if You are interested in playwrights who have been on the scene a while, honing their craft, with something to say, if you like truthful actin

Don't see it if You prefer light musical fare to straight drama, are bothered by swearing

See it if U want to encourage teens to engage in theater. Subjects include body issues, low self esteem, disengaged parents and men who prey on girls

Don't see it if You want deep character development. The characters are pretty much stock, some serious situations resolve to easily.

See it if You like thought provoking subjects, deep content. Good acting, sometimes close -to -home subjects

Don't see it if You want uplifting, warm family theater

See it if You're interested in watching those strange teenage years and those confusing relationships; are fascinated by inappropriate relationships.

Don't see it if You want to see a polished script and strong direction. This is still a developing piece.

See it if The acting was very good.

Don't see it if The subject was deep. It might both some people

See it if You like theatre in an intimate setting, you are ok with some gaps in the story/writing

Don't see it if You want a tight script, you want a more realistic ending

See it if you like the archetypes of distant father, predatory teacher, anorexic friend & overweight protagonist who lets everyone take advantage.

Don't see it if you want a fresh, authentic experience. The set, sound, and costumes were fine.

Also This is sensitive material that could have been elevated but felt disrespected. The actors all had nice moments but not enough to redeem the work. The writing was repetitive and the scene transitions took too long.... Read more Read less

See it if You love coming of age stories like "This Is Our Youth" and some classic teen angst

Don't see it if You can't handle edgy/provocative material