The Net Will Appear

See it if You like clever writing and a sensitive story.

Don't see it if Don’t like kid’s performances, two people plays.

See it if you enjoy a moving story about a girl (her youthful ideas, family issues and honesty) and a 70-year-old who bridge gaps and help each other.

Don't see it if you don't like kids play major parts in a play and/or don't enjoy the (sometimes brutal) honesty with which kids see and describe the world.

Also This is really a theatre gem which develops over time more and more illuminating the stories of the 2 characters. I was absorbed from the first moment of the show trying to discover more about the lives of these 2 people. Richard Masur and Eve Johnson (the girl alternate) gave stellar performances! We hope to see this show again with friends!... Read more Read less

See it if you like a good drama with some humor with just 2 characters who are both wonderful!

Don't see it if you want a very deep play with a larger cast.

Also I loved it! The young girl in the cast was a bit hard to understand, but she did a fabulous job with all those lines!... Read more Read less

See it if you are interested in seeing a show that demonstrates how one unexpected connection can help you navigate through life.

Don't see it if you aren't moved by the gentleness and kindness of the human spirit.

Also I loved this show. I thought Richard Masur was perfect for the part. This was definitely a positive experience.... Read more Read less

See it if This show made us laugh and cry. The acting by both Richard Masur and the little girl (we saw the alternate) Eve Johnson was great.

Don't see it if You don’t want to see a show with 2 characters, one being a 9 year old. But you should see it anyway.

See it if You like shows that are just a slice of life: two ordinary people who are going through difficulties at very different stages in life.

Don't see it if You don't like small casts. You don't think a 9 year-old would get why Rohrschach is funny.

See it if U want to see a fabulous play with outstanding performances.Masur is BRILLIANT and young Eve Johnson is a powerhouse actress in the making.

Don't see it if Themes of depression, grief, loss or difficult family dynamics is a trigger.But this is a gem-a chance to see a brilliant actor at his best.

See it if You love the honesty, openess, caring and hilarious quips of children, like heartwarming stories, both laughter and tears, you have empathy.

Don't see it if You dislike talky, energetic children, or have a problem understanding them. You don't want a child to have most of the lines.

Also I had the actress named, Eve, playing Rory and had no trouble understanding her. She was given so many comedic lines to deliver and timed them flawlessly, drawing big laughs from the audience, without us missing the next bit of dialogue. She brought joy and energy, but also a sincerity that made you want to care for her.

The interplay between the two leads was flawless and moving. Masur did a wonderful job of melting from his frosty, drunk, beginnings and he brought much of the audience to tears.

Some heavy and painful moments and topics make this play far from the fluff it has been called in a some reviews.

Does a lot happen outside of two people talking? No, but this is an emotional and repairative journey, beautifully described in a few exchanges.

There was one basic set design for the whole play but it was very detailed and well thought out. The lighting added to the changing of the time and seasons. The props were perfect, and their handling purposeful, fun and brave.... Read more Read less

See it if Sweet, funny & sad play. Nothing is surprising but it is very engaging, well-acted and keeps your attention throughout. I'd recommend it.

Don't see it if you want more pizzazz. This is just a series of conversation between an older man and a young girl. But totally engaging.

Also Play is just an hour and 20 minutes.

See it if You want to watch two characters interact that at first appear to have nothing in common but then have everything in common

Don't see it if You are looking for something other than what the description tells us. It’s just two characters and very black box style

Also I was very excited for this and I was not disappointed. I have a soft spot when young actors interacting with older actors. My favorite line in the play is when the little girl says that he doesn’t have much time left and doesn’t have any future and she has a lot of time left but doesn’t have any past. I don’t think it would be possible in anyway to make this play any better. So you may be wondering why I didn’t give this a higher score and the reason is because an 84 is as high of a score as you can give a play like this. There’s just not enough meat on the bone to make my score any higher. If you like child actors you should definitely see this play... Read more Read less

See it if you like intimate, dialogue-heavy shows. Sweet story and very funny at times.

Don't see it if you expect anything profound or exciting to happen, or if you don't appreciate shows with children actors.

See it if for Richard Masur, who is spot on and a pleasure to watch.

Don't see it if You don’t enjoy a small play with a slow plot, where one character is a hyper 9 year old who speaks too quickly and in a squeaky voice

Also The play grew on me and was poignant. I think if the young girl’s part was written to convey more emotion the play would have been better.... Read more Read less

See it if This place is a cute and touching tribute to 2 unlikely people that become friends. One is a 9 year old and the other a 70 yo.

Don't see it if You want a big cast and all the broadway hoopla. We enjoyed this show very much and would highly recommend it for a sweet production

See it if You would enjoy a play about a relationship between an elderly man and a child.

Don't see it if You need to see a play with a fast moving plot and an elaborate production.

Also The story was too slow moving for me, and the actress who played the young girl did not seem to speak very clearly at times.... Read more Read less

See it if Want to see a perfectly nice play that looks at the world through both ends of life's continuum. No new ground, but touching/satisfying.

Don't see it if Sadly, the young actor is hyper, high-voiced, and thus, hard to understand.Script pushes the right buttons though, and both actors are good.

See it if you like small shows about 2 characters that sweetly touch each other's lives while slowly revealing each others' turbulent worlds

Don't see it if you want high drama.

Also this was a warm-hearted​ story with a nice pace and well-written characters. Perfect for the Holidays.... Read more Read less

See it if you like a sassy (not believable) kid. Rory is smart/precocious...except when she's clueless for laughs. Inconsistent char, but some charm.

Don't see it if you want true insights into human hearts. TNWA is played for easy laughs. Nice set. Well acted (altern Rory). Some unnecessary sexual talk.

See it if you've ever wondered what if Annie and Carl (from Up) were neighbors. Exactly what you'd expect, but still fun.

Don't see it if you're over the cute little girl with a smart mouth routines. Dialogue is 80% little girl.

See it if The story about old age meets young age doesn’t get old; witness a beaten down soul get touched by innocence; great writing with slow reveal

Don't see it if You’re looking for something innovative or experimental; you have limited patience for the unbounded energy of a 9-year old

See it if Interested in witnessing a series of cute interactions between old/young characters with different world views

Don't see it if you’re expecting deeply thought-provoking material or you wouldn’t enjoy a 9-year-old delivering a majority of the lines

See it if You appreciate a small intimate story with two people.

Don't see it if You don’t like a small intimate little play

Also Would have enjoyed more if I could have understood more than half of the little girl’s dialogue. She spoke too fast and not clearly.... Read more Read less

See it if You like a well acted play with well written dialogue that is touching. The play is well executed throughout and always works.

Don't see it if You are bothered by clichés and maudlin sentiment even if it is well done.

See it if you are interested in a heartwarming scenario between an aging man dealing with loss and his 9 year lonely young female neighbor.

Don't see it if you only appreciate seasoned performances.

Also The young girl had a squeaky childlike voice that many audience members could not understand and found irritating. Many were commenting on this after the show because it was a distraction that made the show disappointing. Sorry to say because the script was basically good.... Read more Read less

See it if You like a show that slowly explores the lives of each of the characters. The little girl is remarkable that she could learn so much dialog.

Don't see it if Big broadway productions is what you are after.

See it if Richard Masur gives an excellent performance in this two person drama about life, friendship and loss. Touching story.

Don't see it if Do not see if you prefer light dramas or musicals.