Small Mouth Sounds

See it if you like creative pieces. With almost no dialogue, SMS is an unusual play. Occasionally, the no-words conceit can be annoying.

Don't see it if the everyday problems of everyday people bore you. All the middle-class retreat-ers are dealing with issues, some large and some small.

See it if Funny & entertaining. Familiar characters. Smart staging. Enjoyable. The silent parts are not overwhelming but can be slow at times.

Don't see it if you want to see characters evolve. It's a funny sketch more than a story arc. Slow at points.

See it if Super clever & original concept. Found it interesting. Not the most entertaining play but it gets points for creativity.

Don't see it if You don't have patience to sit through a mostly silent play. At times it's slow & in end I didn't feel super connected to characters.

See it if You've ever contemplated the meaning of life, read a self help book or course or if you just want to see one of the best shows of the year!

Don't see it if You don't like shows that make you look at yourself with brutal honesty. You may learn something magical but it might hurt a little.

See it if Great staging. Original narrative. Strong performances.

Don't see it if Non traditional work; male nudity.

See it if you want to remember why you go to theater instead of binge watching TV. I left feeling as if I had spent a week in the country,

Don't see it if you need everything spelled out -- subtleties, implied relationships and unspoken backstories are what makes this production exciting.

See it if director Chavkin satirizes/turns new-age retreat's vow of silence into basis 4 hilarious physical comedy & moving depiction of broken lives

Don't see it if play sometimes works too hard to milk a laugh from the audience, pseudo-profound ending doesn't land

See it if you're in the mood for something original and quiet, or if you like watching diverse characters with hidden personal stories.

Don't see it if you're bothered by or uncomfortable with silence.

See it if You want to see excellent acting. The performances are memorable and surprising. Quirky staging, audience is very close to performancers.

Don't see it if The play is slow at times. There is no intermission & the folding chairs get uncomfortable. But the acting will resonate.

Also It's a serious play but there are also lots of laughs throughout.

See it if you are interested in watching rather than listening; you are good at reading people and have compassion for other's foibles.

Don't see it if you are looking for a fast paced show with lots of action; silence is unnerving to you; you can't deal with less than comfortable seating.

See it if You like innovative theater, moments of connection, can laugh and cry over human foibles, love observing people. Stays with you long after.

Don't see it if Don't want to sit on hard chairs for 100 mins/no break, can't appreciate the concept, need action/dialogue, want traditional theater/plot.

See it if You enjoy watching great actors show their skills through mostly non-verbal theater. Funny and smart, heart-breaking and relevant. Must see.

Don't see it if You don't like craning your neck to see what is happening all the way at the other side of the room. I didn't enjoy the staging.

See it if you enjoy gleaning character traits from facial expressions & actions, you like a bit of a mystery in your theater & retreats interest you.

Don't see it if you're uncomfortable craning your neck to see action way at the other end of the room, often blocked by the heads of other audience members.

See it if you like intelligent shows that deal with our difficulty in connecting with one another. Well staged, but sight lines can be frustrating.

Don't see it if you want a traditional play. This one does spell it all out in the end. I wasn't crazy about the tying it up in a bow, but it's a good show.

See it if you are familiar with new age workshops and enjoy comedy mixed with deep felt drama.

Don't see it if you like traditional shows or are offended by comedic treatment of new age issues.

See it if you appreciate new approaches to theatrical observations of human behavior. Fascinating.

Don't see it if you like sitcoms or looking for a sleepy evening at the theater.

See it if you like new and different; if you like simple and silly

Don't see it if you want serious theater; it is repetitious and goes no where; there is little dialogue and becomes tiresome; unnecessary nudity.

See it if you seek contemporary drama simply-staged but profoundly-acted. Those looking to engage with each emotion will relate. Refreshing work.

Don't see it if seeking glitz & glamour, are offended by nudity and easily bored if no one is talking, or want a musical. If you dislike poetic undertones.

See it if You are interested in a show that is personal and sometimes surprisingly touching. Great characters. Beautiful direction.

Don't see it if Minimal (almost no) dialogue bothers you. Full frontal male nudity is an issue. Or limited neck mobility for the long runway style stage.

See it if You enjoy acting with the pontificating removed, you can learn so much from watching the details

Don't see it if You want song, dance, and frivolity

See it if If want to see a great cast and extremely inventive script. Funny and heartbreaking...

Don't see it if If you are more into classic theater.

See it if You are looking for a unique theatrical experience and don't mind seeing something non-traditional. Well acted and engaging.

Don't see it if You are looking for a traditional play with dialogue or if you are looking for something light & fluffy. This is a thought-provoking piece.

See it if You like great ensemble acting in a fresh and interesting new play.

Don't see it if Are not a careful of patient listener.

See it if Really interesting. Loved how they staged it.

Don't see it if You are not ok with male nudity or need upbeat all the time.

See it if You like original approaches. It is a gimmick, but a good one, with a nonverbal style of communication.

Don't see it if Even long pauses make you uncomfortable.