Solstice Party!

Confusing, Ambitious, Disappointing, Quirky, Edgy

November 10th, 2017

See it if Stunning production design w/able direction & edgy acting (PA Jones a standout) can't really mask Stanton's shaky plotting & ambiguous tone

Don't see it if Stanton's talent evident despite campy mash-up of Shakespeare's Midsummer via Bunuel's Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie Ending very muddled

Robbie
New York City
Male

423 reviews

Genuinely bad.

November 10th, 2017

See it if you enjoy interesting design elements. This play would receive a grade of F in Playwriting 101.

Don't see it if you value excellent writing and fine performances in plays. You won't find it here.

Also I gave the play a 10 due to the design. Other than that, this production is a mess.... Read more Read less

Charles 7121
New York City

434 reviews

Confusing, Edgy, Excruciating, Quirky, Slow

November 19th, 2017

See it if Cannot think of a reason unless you’re suicidal

Don't see it if You value your time and sanity

Also Fortunately I was at the last performance and I am certain they won’t revive this too soon. Yuck!!... Read more Read less

sloculture
Brooklyn
35-49 | Male

39 reviews

Riveting, Great writing, Ambitious

November 13th, 2017

See it if you think you've seen theatre done every possible way so far.

Don't see it if you're out of town this week.

Laura 6309
Boynton Beach
50-64 | Female

20 reviews

Confusing, Quirky, Edgy

November 19th, 2017

See it if want something original and a bit of a fantasy

Don't see it if you can't tolerate bad music, get restless, want to see something conventional

Bill Crouch555
Manhattan
Male

6 reviews

Edgy, Ambitious, Clever, Absorbing, Thought-provoking

November 9th, 2017

See it if Read my review at Stagebuddy.com

Don't see it if Go see this show, no need to have reservations.

Critic Reviews (3)

Keith Paul Medelis |

November 11th, 2017

"Impeccably designed...A methodical production that descends from the ordinary into the bizarre...Poetic moments by Stanton, along with the songs by Bridges make this work most impressive. But ‘Solstice Party!’ also feels too empty...There is something in that empty space, but Mercer offers this ...
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Bill Crouch |

November 9th, 2017

“Stanton creates a draconian world where words and music conjure unseen forces from which no lover’s heart is immune...A play that I found stuffed with ideas; It’s a thrilling and compelling cauchemar and it left me wanting more...It’s a scary play and folks were jumping in their seats and giggli...
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Carrie Lee O'Dell |

November 21st, 2017

“Though the acting is strong, there’s a lot of awkward exposition that makes the play feel overstuffed. There’s some good original music...but its inclusion isn’t always organic to the narrative...Stanton’s script is rooted in strong ideas—it addresses friendship and exclusion, reality and halluc...
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