Sundown, Yellow Moon

See it if Just don't! The only saving grace here are the sets, lighting and sound.

Don't see it if Mindbogglingly pointless. Poses no questions, offers no point of view, finishes nothing it starts.

Also This was a get-me-out-of-here play.
The author tries to shove everything into the story and neither resolves nor comments upon anything. Having seen "If I Forget" and seeing how brilliantly one can have 15 plots running at the same time and resolve them all, this was severely lacking.
And why the musical filler where only one song has remotely anything to do with he story.
BTW, the poster is severely misleading as to the tone and look of the play.... Read more Read less

See it if You like SLOW dramas that don't have much to say with very uninteresting characters.

Don't see it if Didn't care about any characters & the story wanders aimlessly with no payoff. The musical numbers add nothing but minutes to the runtime

Also I found the whole experience rather frustrating. Not much happens- I can deal with this sometimes, however this show just seems poorly thought out with no point of view. I would have left if I didn't have 7 people between me and the aisle.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a unique and intimate story. All of the actors were terrific. I loved the way that music was used in the story.

Don't see it if ...You like big production values. I thought the set was very clever and was all that was needed, but it is simple.

Also The show is 95 minutes with no intermission. There is an elevator for the first three floors but you have to walk up the last flight of steps.... Read more Read less

See it if You don't mind a play that hints at stories that never get resolved. This one explores relationships/loneliness and unrealized dreams.

Don't see it if You want action, story arcs, fast-paced drama. Don't like Southern summer nights w some folk music. I liked it by the end-it grew on me.

Also This play requires that you accept its slow pace and are interested in family dynamics, disappointments, life not unfolding as one had hoped for or planned. There's some lyricism here, but it's understandable why some people found it too slow. Much goes unanswered. In this play the music carries all the obvious dramatic weight, but the cast is expressive and very good.

Saw this in March, 2017 at WP Project.... Read more Read less

See it if you like new interesting theatre with good actors in it.

Don't see it if you like traditional story telling

See it if you like exploring real characters and how they cope with their aspirations and to others.

Don't see it if you prefer shows with action.

Also Set is elevated so don't sit too close to the front or you will strain your neck.... Read more Read less

See it if You like slice of life drama's that don't resolve and have the patience of mathusala. Lovely ensemble acting, but the pace was painful.

Don't see it if You want conflict to resolve itself, appreciate reasonable pacing. You are expecting a traditional musical. The music was a "side note" ;-)

Also It was a shame the material was so weak. The actors all were working hard. Just a weak script and unfortunately the direction didn't improve it. I Loved the set design and the lighting!... Read more Read less

See it if you like exploration of character - meandering, roaming, interesting, more like an exercise than a play

Don't see it if you are looking for linear, play with a punch or a strong story

See it if to see how characters try to connect and don't connect with each other

Don't see it if if you prefer energetic dramas to quieter ones

See it if you like, sweet, simple stories of family, people making it and not. The music is lovely and enhances the production.

Don't see it if you've had enough slices of life.

See it if you like simple stories, sweetly told. Great performances and smart design make it an interesting watch.

Don't see it if ultimately, it doesn't hold together well as drama. The narrative threads don't really hold together in the end, sadly.

See it if You want to snooze among the indulgent.

Don't see it if You want to be moved, energized, entertained, enlightened.

See it if you like sensitive writing (Rachel Bond) and focus on relationships vs.plot. Strong cast, great directing...funny-sad songs by the Bengsons.

Don't see it if you want fluff or big production values. Intimate play in an intimate setting. Worth it just for the music.

Also Upstairs theater with limited elevator access. Not for those who find stairs challenging.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy slow shows where you are fishing for a meaning or point to it all

Don't see it if you don't enjoy a plot with little emotional impact or provoking thoughts

Also music was great, and the last scenes were great, there seemed to actually be some emotion and reason for it all, but it took 70 minutes to get there........ Read more Read less

See it if you don't mind a long, slow amble through a series of summer nights, in which nothing happens and everything happens and redemption happens.

Don't see it if You need a lot of plot, action or twists. This is a very low key work.

See it if you like strong character development, moving stories, great acting an meticulous directing.

Don't see it if you don't want to be moved.

See it if You like well written, thoughtful drama. This family story was moving and entertaining. The music was lovely. The acting was terrific.

Don't see it if You prefer lighthearted theater. You don't like family dramas.

See it if You enjoy true to life drama with interesting music incorporated into the play.

Don't see it if You need earphones when you go to the theater.Some of the dialogue is hard to hear.

See it if you like shows that are thoughtful

Don't see it if if you want a large revue

See it if You yearn for theater that moves you, where actors live their roles and the border between theater and life dissolves in compassionate words

Don't see it if You want to sit back and be distant and observe theater as amusing or entertaining, but you don't want to be moved or touched or saddened.

Also This play is so powerfully compassionate it breaks your heart but cleanses your soul! Run don't walk to get tickets!!... Read more Read less

See it if you like thought provoking shows that are about people more than any other kind of plot

Don't see it if you fall asleep easily in shows or don't like slow and quiet shows.

See it if you like thoughtful dramas that meander a bit; or think about art and the meaning of life in dramatic form.

Don't see it if you are expecting the music to push the show forward.

Also This is a moving but puzzling show. It gets off to a great start but then seems to lose focus. It starts with the father's troubles and ends exploring everyone else's need to "go deeper". The father's issue is probably the most compelling, yet doesn't seem to resolve. However, the acting is wonderful, and you might find it thought provoking.... Read more Read less

See it if You have nothing better to do , have low expectations ... ( I enjoyed the song toward the end !!!)

Don't see it if There are other shows you haven't seen it !!!

See it if iyou don't need a plot and are content with unconnected scenes

Don't see it if you think tangentially related threads do not make a play

Also The playwright has a strong sense of poetry as well as creating interesting scenes. Nonetheless, they don't add up to a play. At least fours separate plots lines don't make a through line. The promise is never realized.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy country/folk music and do not mind chestnutty plays

Don't see it if you hate chestnutty plays and need more sticking points for narrative and emotional development