The Baby Monitor

See it if you like family dramas.TBM deals w homophobia, race, infertility, immigrn, wealth gap. Chars are uneven, as is the tone. Stakes get too high

Don't see it if you want a believable plot. But portrayal of deep-seated anti-gay prejud is well presented, then rejected. Loving cousin can be a monster.

See it if This relevant contemporary drama will leave you talking about what constitutes appropriate parenting and what acceptance of LGBTQ means.

Don't see it if You are opposed to LGBTQ families. You believe LGBTQ is only about sexual acts.

Also LGBTQ family constellations are not fully accepted and may be regarded with suspicion by well-meaning friends and relatives as well as a society that does not value diversity. Conflicts may spill over into the social service, legal, educational, and health systems. These and other issues are explored by this play.... Read more Read less

See it if you are interested in the issue of bigotry against homosexuals, non-stereotype characterizations, excellent dialog & nuanced presentation.

Don't see it if you desire pure "light weight" entertainment and dislike very basic production values and the serious handling of the issue of gay prejusice

See it if You are interested in the complicated dynamics of LGBT parenting and family drama

Don't see it if You don’t like black box sets with. Minimal production frills at 1hr 40minutes it seemed Slow

See it if you enjoy well written, well directed and well acted plays about important timely subjects.

Don't see it if you enjoy light plays and musicals.

Also It would have been better if the actors spoke entirely in English. The Spanish two actors spoke was not translated, so, for those who don't speak Spanish, this was very annoying. Also, there were too many times that the actors were in the back of the stage and spoke in low, inaudible voices.... Read more Read less

See it if well acted play about contemporary issues relating to the LGBT community...very engaging.

Don't see it if you don't like family or LGBT dramas.

See it if You want to see a modern day, small play, heavy on the drama.

Don't see it if You want a play less about now. And more balanced script, acting, direction.

Also The characters spend a lot of time taking about the past and characters we never meet. While some of this necessary for exposition, it happens so often it drags the play down. Characters in moments of peril wax poetical and tell stories from their past instead of investing in the moment. Performances are mixed. Staging is uneven. There’s promise of a better play/production, just needs more work.... Read more Read less

See it if The cast does a fine job in this play which is the star of the show. With some editing & character/story development, this has potential.

Don't see it if I think this play should have two acts and it wouldn't hurt to add more stage time to develop the story and characters. A MUST SEE!

See it if You would to see a small play ripped from the headlines.

Don't see it if You want a finished, polished production.

Also The play has an interesting plot, but I fear it never amounts to more than that. The pacing is slow with a few actors too often acting between their lines instead of on their line. Strange staging where characters have discussions and altercations and are 10 feet or more away from one another for long periods of time.
There’s an interesting idea/plot here, but the final execution doesn’t feel rich enough.
Leo Goodman gives a lovely performance.... Read more Read less

See it if You are interested in gay parenting and child abuse issues

Don't see it if You are not interested in gay parenting and child abuse issues

Also As someone who has been a caseworker in family court there is nothing unrealistic about this show. Social workers, to cover themselves, have to pull a kid if there is an accusation of sexual abuse and ask questions later. This show says some important things.

Acting of the female lead was a little uneven.... Read more Read less

See it if You are interested in same sex marriages and parenting and their rights

Don't see it if You can't accept the differences in family structures, are homophobic. Also, if you need to see a play with an elaborate set design.

Also Very timely play. The practically non existent set design did not detract from the story.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to challenge your perception of what it means to be progressive and want to experience a smart, raw, theatrical experience.

Don't see it if you see things black and white and wish to keep it that way.

Also for those that think the plot is not realistic, it is based on a true story. Can't even begin what it would feel like to lose my child for an hour, let alone days.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy complex, layered storytelling about LGBTQ subjects, fine acting and directing, and surprising depth rather than clichés

Don't see it if You have no tolerance for tolerance! Or LGBTQ humans

See it if You like plays inspired by real fears and honesty. This could and does happen.,

Don't see it if You are not ready to change.

See it if strong acting with a relevant story about parenting in the LGBTQ community.

Don't see it if you prefer musicals or lighter productions. This is an important story and will open your mind.

See it if if you relish profound plays - exposing the dark under-belly of our prejudices that we don't want to have. Great story, script, acting

Don't see it if if you don't want to deal with unconscious prejudice against LGBT life that many harbor, even LGBT people themselves

See it if you love a very well written play, brought to live by amazing actors

Don't see it if you don't like art