The Bigot

See it if If you want a good story that moves along. 90 minutes no intermission. Good split set. Paula and Ji. Are really good.

Don't see it if If you do not want an Archie Bunker type story where the lead is painted as stupid..two standout characters paula and jim other 2 so so.

See it if you'd like a middling, trite sitcom on ignorance, prejudice & acceptance w/a nuanced performance (of a familiar character) by Stephen Payne.

Don't see it if u want to avoid clichéd characters, prosaic exposition, improbable plotlines, awkward direction, amateur dramatics & a Lifetime movie ending

See it if you want an up to date look at a bigot with both thoughtful and comic moments played out on a nice set with a very good cast.

Don't see it if you do not like watching the tension created with family and neighbors by a stuffy old bigot. Laughs are there but you hear all those words!

See it if Two lesbians & a bigot walk into a church called St. Clements to embark ona spiritual journey and...oh, hell...ignorance is just plain keen!

Don't see it if This isn't "All in the Family."The character's enlightenment is forced, is inorganic, and is abrupt. Bigots do not have soft centres. Vile.

Also "I can't take her kidney; I'll stand for nothing."

See it if Scenes with the 2 lesbians and with the son are more engaging (though plot can be a bit far-fetched)

Don't see it if Scenes with the "bigot" are repetitious; he keeps saying the same thing over & over in different words, and it gets boring. Simple set.

See it if You are looking for a safe and funny feel good story

Don't see it if You are expecting something racy, raunchy and dark

Also This play is extremely predictable. I was expecting something very dark and something that would make the audience uncomfortable and squirm in their seats but it’s not that at all. Even though it was not what I was expecting and was much safer than I thought I really did enjoy it throughout I know you won’t get this from the description of the show but it really is a family friendly feel good story. The biggest issue that I have with it is it should’ve ended five minutes earlier. Everything that happens in the last five minutes is 100% predictable and didn’t need to be seen on stage... Read more Read less

See it if You're interested in shows about bigots.

Don't see it if You want a well done show that says something fresh.

See it if Old Brooklyn guy has conservative ideas and doesn’t see eye to eye with lesbian neighbors and progressive son. He gets sick and needs help.

Don't see it if You’ve seen this field ploughed before (racial and LGBTQ prejudice). You voted for capital T and agree with what he stands for.

See it if almost good enough is good enough, want 2 see lesbians, bigot, & distraught son of bigot on stage together trying to work things out

Don't see it if expect more 4 entertainment $, want more honesty from script, need humor 2 B more like Archie Bunker derived situational comedy

See it if you like sitcoms. Despite the heavy themes it's actually light viewing. Lowest common denominator humor, but most audience seemed to enjoy.

Don't see it if you're not looking for cliched writing, unbelievable storytelling; everything wrapped up too neatly to take seriously.

See it if you enjoy plays exploring humanity and necessity surmounting barriers of generational stereotyping/individual experience to bond w/ ”others”

Don't see it if overacting (including loud angry black lesbian character) and 50s interval music for most of 90 continuous min. irritate you to not hearing.

Also This “All in The Family” and estranged parent-child themes, though important, are overdone in off off Broadway theatre today in NYC. Fewer plays of this genre might make each of the staged ones more interesting.... Read more Read less

See it if You wanna see a play that tells a story of our times with an uplifting message. This play is important.

Don't see it if You have trouble seeing plays that deal with the serious issues of illness, racism, and prejudice of all kinds.

See it if you want to see a "dark" comedy that fails to get dark, but is pleasant light faire.

Don't see it if you don't want a poorly directed play.

Also The director seemed to be far over his head. Sometimes forgot to use his set.

The authors were a bit wimpy in their approach. They failed to wield the hammer and were not strong with their dialogue. They had the opportunity to close with an extremely poignant moment which would have made for a much more meaningful play, but they missed it.

The actors did a solid job with limiting material.... Read more Read less

See it if A play illustrating ignorance and the underpinnings of deeper issues.

Don't see it if Having hurtful words.

See it if homophobia, xenophobia, racism and bigotry are things you have witnessed or can understand. To see good theater & acting.

Don't see it if You deny homophobia, xenophobia, racism and bigotry as real things. You don't care about these things.

See it if You want to see an "Archie Bunker-like" personality on stage. It felt like an old sitcom. I liked the staging for the space it was offered.

Don't see it if The "lesbians" were likeable. The illness subplot was good in weaving things together. It was an okay show- try to get como tickets!

See it if you don't mind having a laugh over extreme bigotry shown in such a way that its horrible hurtfulness is made clear to all

Don't see it if you didn't get a laugh out of Archie Bunker - this is much deeper bigotry

See it if you like new plays that try to confront contemporary issues. It appeals to our better angels but too easily forgets our inbred demons.

Don't see it if you're expecting deep characters or sharp insight. Unfortunately it's all as superficial as the set. Desperately needs stronger direction.

See it if you'd like to see a humorous & well-acted show dealing with extreme bigotry concerning serious issues.

Don't see it if you're offended by topics about bigotry, lesbians

Also Great show: 2019 version of Archie Bunker. They covered many serious topics in a humorous way. Ending was somewhat predictable, but stilll enjoyable... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a moderately funny show about a bigot and how he relates to the liberal people surrounding him. Nice set-up for a story.

Don't see it if you don't want to see a sitcom like show. Once the audience understands the circumstances of the play, it becomes very predictable and slow

See it if you like funny and heartwarming drama that deals with very prejudice ideas.

Don't see it if you don't like melodramas that deals with sickness and prejudice against race and sexual orientation.

See it if you like TV sitcoms, you like lectures mixed in with your drama , you appreciate good actors rising above the material

Don't see it if you want well-developed characters and a believable plot

See it if It's funny and very of the moment. It deals with race and gender issues in a way that's mostly organic.

Don't see it if The 3rd act is a little deus ex machina-y and some of the journeys don't feel earned, but it's feel-goodish enough you won't mind.

See it if Fun, touching, important sentiment, but wishful thinking. Well worth seeing for its uplifting message and some perfect-pitch acting.

Don't see it if A bit goody-goody, but it's heart in the right place. But maybe yours isn't.

See it if You want to see a play about how a man changes his views about race and lesbianism following a near death experience.

Don't see it if A little predictable and contrived but still a great night at the theater.

Also Actors were great in their respective roles. The father was particularly good and really carried the show.... Read more Read less