The Good Girl
Closed 0h 50m
The Good Girl
31%
31%
(3 Ratings)
Positive
0%
Mixed
0%
Negative
100%
Members say
Disappointing, Offensive, Interesting, Excruciating, Confusing

About the Show

59E59 Theaters and Joyseekers Theatre presents a darkly comedic sci-fi play that examines the boundaries of consciousness and the moral grey area of exploitation.

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Critic Reviews (11)

The New York Times
February 21st, 2016

"Too much of what’s in Ms. Collyer’s provocative script fails to ignite. At a mere 50 minutes, Adam Fitzgerald’s production moves too fast for clarity. There’s no time for us to see Anjali and Ven develop a connection, and we don’t get any real sense of soulless oppression in the world...Ms. Collyer has written a clever examination of sex, longing, memory, gender roles and violence. But like the characters in her play, this brisk and chilly production is desperate for a little human touch."
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BroadwayWorld
February 19th, 2016

"This completely original and provocative play is written by Emilie Collyer and directed by Adam Fitzgerald. The two-hander has an intriguing plot that will make you think about human behavior in an increasingly automated world…Be prepared. ‘The Good Girl’ has shocking moments that are essential to conveying play's subject matter.... The actors portray their roles precisely with tense confrontations, intimate encounters and unexpected humor."
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Talkin' Broadway
February 17th, 2016

"Within its brief running time, the play packs in quite a mixture of satire, sexual situations, and even a nod to a famous movie musical. Solid performances, Adam Fitzgerald's direction, the compact set design by Dan Daly, and the lighting design by Zach Blane all contribute to the overall science fiction feel. Applause, too, to Tamara Sevunts, who provides the voice of the unseen but very much present robot."
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TheaterScene.net
February 21st, 2016

"Emilie Collyer’s new sci-fi play presents a provocative and complex dilemma...The chemistry between Gabriel and Baessato is fierce and electrifying...Under Adam Fitzgerald’s precise and thoughtful direction, 'The Good Girl' challenges audiences to take a long, hard look at their moral compass...When it comes to plays that hit the right mix of material that is out of the box, interesting and contemplative, 'The Good Girl' delivers."
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Theater Pizzazz
February 18th, 2016

"Fine characterizations, cagey plot developments that sport surprising twists, and crisp, humorous dialogue...With the ironic selection of music, stark lighting effects, fine use of space, and the homely designation of set, 'The Good Girl' will not easily leave you. Its thematic elements strike at the heart of modern culture and social behavior even to the signature song which accompanies one out the door of the theater."
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Stage Buddy
February 18th, 2016

"The acting in 'The Good Girl' is often frustratingly projected slightly away from the audience and the staging is slightly unbalanced at times. It is worth making that the first line of this review, and getting it out of the way, elsewise it would be a few paragraphs of annoyingly shameless fawning, for the current production of Emilie Collyer’s play, directed by Adam Fitzgerald, is, in all other respects, a fairly flawless and wholly compelling dramatic experience."
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W
February 18th, 2016

"It’s an interesting concept with particulars that will chill. Unfortunately, Playwright Emilie Collyer includes scenes she’s explained in her own mind, but not in narrative…The ending is terrific, but there’s too much ambiguous writing between intriguing premise and imaginative resolution to make the play work...Both actors take some time to warm up and then, through no fault of their own (Director-Adam Fitzgerald) scream their way through a good part of the proceedings."
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Theater In The Now
February 18th, 2016

"'The Good Girl' is fantastically absurd. Or is it absurdly fantastic? Either way, 'The Good Girl' is unique. Clocking in under an hour, Collyer doesn’t offer fluff, getting to the point and never straying. For those looking for something consistent stylistically, this is not a play for you. Spanning from something in the realm of sitcom to noir thriller, 'The Good Girl' covers it all."
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