The Rape of the Sabine Women, By Grace B. Matthias NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if Enjoy a comical presentation of a serious topic like rape

Don't see it if You will be unhappy with the comical way they treat a serious topic

See it if you like a thoughtful well acted story about a relevant subject.

Don't see it if the subject of rape upsets you or if you expect any new revelations or insight.

See it if you want to see something interesting. It may not have all the i's dotted and t's crossed, but it's still an entertaining piece.

Don't see it if the topic of rape or a little nudity makes you uncomfortable. Read more

See it if If rape is of interest. It had me questioning the culpability of the main character is her misfortune, which I don't think was intentional.

Don't see it if This is a subject that makes you squeamish, if unnecessary nudity on stage is problematic for you.

See it if you're into social satire and are willing to put up with some muddled writing to see these issues dealt with by a game cast

Don't see it if you prefer pieces that have a very clear message and control of their themes

See it if you want to see a sometimes laudatory, often cringe-worthy, attempt at a "rape satire" w/some nice performances & interesting use of space.

Don't see it if you'll be troubled by an oft insensitive take on rape culture, played mostly for laughs, & characters written too broadly to be sympathetic.

See it if you're interested in an earnest, ultimately unsuccessful, attempt to explore rape culture through a comedic lens, + some good performances.

Don't see it if this subject matter, handled in a well-meaning but misguided way, will be offensive to you. Read more

See it if Don't. A messy, deeply misguided attempt at skewering rape culture that misses almost all marks

Don't see it if I honestly wouldn't see it. After seeing it, I was shocked it was produced at all. Read more