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See it if Family struggles to survive religious intolerance & public vilification of gays in 2010 Uganda. Felt a bit like Miller’s “The Crucible”.

Don't see it if Old themes in a new setting. I was surprised to learn that homophobia has gotten worse in Uganda because of American missionaries.

See it if you like plays about current events & plight of gays in many African nations, family repercussions, forced betrayals, courage

Don't see it if not a fan of gay subject matter or danger (suspense), frustrated by characters who can't make decisions or lack of sets,

See it if you would like to see how human rights issues are influenced by religion in another country, well-written, superbly acted with some song.

Don't see it if you are not open to love - understanding it, respecting it and sharing it or you do not care to be a concerned member of the human race.

See it if You are interested in international gay rights in a fundamentalist Christian culture. Wonderful use of 3/4 round stage. Strong performances

Don't see it if You if you expect subtlety. The script could use considerable trimming.

See it if Set in Uganda about the hatred/feared they have against gay men. The young man from a Christian family that think its wrong.

Don't see it if people who are homophobia. That so call religious people be so dumb.

Also But they love their brother.

See it if Heartfelt, good acting, good story; great lighting which serves as the play's changing scenery; Blankson-Wood is terrific.

Don't see it if The play can be a bit simplistic at times but does not detract from the feelings and circumstances taking place. The story is a painful one

Also This is a story of love & protect thy neighbor so long as he/she is not homosexual. Contradictions in the Evangelical Christian Church are glaring.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a play that reminds us of how backwards some parts of the world are

Don't see it if You need your theater to move at a fast speed. The first act of this is very slow but the second half is worth it

Also At intermission I was not impressed with what I saw. The acting was great throughout but I wasn’t impressed with the minimal set. The Lincoln Center is a great place to stage a show and I think they missed the boat on this. The acting becomes more and more powerful as the play goes on and the play as a whole gets much better after intermission. I’m OK with a play having a slow first act as long as the first act is helping to build the second act. I don’t think that was really the case here. I feel like this play should be a little bit better than it was simply because the first act did not pack a punch it could have.... Read more Read less

See it if Powerful performances by a committed cast tell the story of how, abetted by American Christians, homosexuals are treated in Uganda.

Don't see it if If homosexuality offends you, or you are uninterested in the horrors of discrimination they face, maybe see something else.

See it if you like fictionalized dramas based on loose truths that speak to contemporary issues.

Don't see it if seeing dramas about the persecution of same sex couples is difficult for you.

See it if Interested in a religious Ugandan family torn apart by their beliefs & dealing with the outing of a gay brother. Excellent acting!

Don't see it if religious hypocrisy, deceit, gay issues, slow start, somewhat abrupt ending, occasionally facile dialogue.

Also Still, a powerful, disturbing, & provocative story, beautifully acted, well staged & well worth seeing.... Read more Read less

See it if you appreciate relevant work reflecting our world in all its beauty and awfulness.

Don't see it if you don’t care about humanity.

See it if well acted (especially the woman) play that feels like a modern-day Crucible. Some nice relationships between characters.

Don't see it if want fluff, this is not this. Relevant emotional drama.

See it if you are looking for a play about an issue in the world that while is happening abroad, will hit you quite close to home in your own country

Don't see it if you are a Donald Trump supporter (HOMOPHOBE/Racist/Nationalist/ASSHOLE)

Also Well-staged, Powerful message, Endearing characters, Surprising character twists, and even more surprising story revelations. Though , I didn't like the ending. I wanted a happy ending, even if that is not realistic.... Read more Read less

See it if Cultural values of family and love. US Evangelical's homophobic work in Uganda leads to killing gays and excommunicating their families.

Don't see it if Homophobia/Christianity, gay bashing, or colonization are triggering. Short play but feels long.

Also Diversity: all Black cast! 2 gay characters.
Ticket from LincTix for $32.... Read more Read less

See it if You like stories about: family, faith, and identity; Africa; LGBT rights.

Don't see it if You are homophobic. You avoid dramas that are about conflict and identity.

See it if You are looking for yet another gay tragedy. You haven't heard about the oppression of gay men in Uganda.

Don't see it if You have gay tragedy fatigue. You want a script that fully fleshes out its characters.

Also I felt emotionally exploited by this show.

See it if Exploration of identity - sexual and otherwise- family and community responsibilities particularly as they intersect with Christianity

Don't see it if The themes are difficult and troubling as they explore public shaming of sexuality and the pressures of orthodoxy in religion in Uganda

See it if You’re interested in the plight of the LGBT+ community, outside the U.S. Fictional characters/story, inspired by actual events. There was

Don't see it if Humor, but, I also fought not to cry. The acting was EXCELLENT, especially the younger brother and sister, but, all 6 in the ensemble were

Also Fabulous. I’ve heard complaints of lack of set and it’s too preachy; it’s supposed to be, it’s Uganda, and one of the characters is a pastor- come on, now. It’s a heart-warming story of love of family, love of one’s self, and same-sex love, in a tumultuous climate. There were so many revelations, which were revealed subtly and tactfully. It was a GREAT show! Only major issue, is the blocking. It was theatre-in-the-round, but, I could see where some audience members had difficulty viewing.... Read more Read less

See it if Both poignant and full of humor. To those who found it just another issue play, I beg to differ.

Don't see it if Some extraneous bits but all in all, a very touching, very human play.

See it if Story and actor driven and well done on both accounts

Don't see it if minimal sets sets story forward which may not be one's idea of theatre; international setting assumes universality of story

See it if you want to see a moving, powerful, well-acted play

Don't see it if you don't like plays involving homosexual relationships

See it if you are a fan of inventive adaptations that make you look at the original in a different light.

Don't see it if you aren't interested in stories revolving around LGBT life, religion or Africa.

See it if you want to sit in a lovely theater and witness an intense unveiling of the complex web of family, religion, law, and individual rights.

Don't see it if you are in the mood for something upbeat or humorous or a musical; or only like fast-paced plays.

Also I sat in the last row and decided there is not one bad seat in this theater - the Mitzi Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center.

I saw this play in August 2019.... Read more Read less

See it if you are okay with heavy themes of LGBT justice.

Don't see it if you’re sick of the “consequences” of homosexuality on stage and in media.

Also the opposing forces in this story are boldly drawn as irreparably good and evil. That’s not to say that this kind of Christianity isn’t ever-present in Uganda and throughout the world, but I imagine (and felt, sitting among them) many New York audiences are looking for a narrative more advanced and nuanced than “gay is okay” vs. "kill them" illustrated with unbearable trauma and irrational characters.

All that aside, this is a solid and moving play. Strong moments of levity, good dialogue, and Blankson-Wood is terrific.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy a relevant, well-acted play that has an intense ending.

Don't see it if You don’t want to see a play with gay themes, or need a lot of intricate sets and props.