The Ruins of Civilization

See it if ever wonder where we are going on this planet. also how a black box site makes theater so much more

Don't see it if if you do not want to put your mind to work asking What is next? and What can we do?

See it if you like Margaret Atwood futuristic style, feminist focused stories, gradually making important discoveries, foreboding atmosphere

Don't see it if you must have everything explained immediately, cannot imagine future worlds, don't get male privilege

See it if you enjoy political morality tale cast as domestic conflict between those numbly acting "civilized" vs. going mad; fine cast/Tim Daly

Don't see it if you never feel terror/urgency of world coming to end, characters are largely stand-ins for political positions, ending is predictable

See it if you want to see a thought-provoking drama tackling super-timely topics in a resonant way while also creating compelling characters.

Don't see it if you want to feel good about the future.

See it if You love Tim Daly, and plays about the future. Like to let your imagination run wild and enjoy sci-fi. great acting

Don't see it if You are like me and do not follow futuristic plots easily. Do not have a best friend who can explain what happened to you. Get befuddled

See it if you're interested in futurist plays which offer subtext on the current human experience and where humanity could be headed

Don't see it if you don't like plot twists, especially those which are heavily foreshadowed and you can predict well in advance.

See it if Compelling drama. Tense, edge of your seat performances. Relevant topic. Kept my interest all the way through. Emotional.

Don't see it if A little heavy-handed at times. Tim Daly could use a dialect coach.

See it if You enjoy apocalyptic settings in a vague future that touches on climate change, immigration ,mental illness. It challenges, makes you think

Don't see it if Like precise story telling that lays out the playwright's vision or if you don't like to think.

See it if you would like a futuristic story with serious subtexts about current issues like priviledge/poor, gov control, immigants, population, etc.

Don't see it if you like straight forward stories or do not care for futuristic settings or serious issues in your plays.

See it if you like future related shows, almost a 1984 quality to it, big brother watching you.

Don't see it if Takes place in future revolving around a couple who don't want children in order to maintain their govt subsidy.

See it if You like thought provoking shows, and are happy seeing smaller shows.

Don't see it if You're looking for fluff, or a fun musical night at the theater.

See it if you enjoy really good, different, funny shows.

Don't see it if you don't like very small theaters.

See it if you enjoy new original work, a futuristic thriller, and a great cast.

Don't see it if are looking for something light, fun or fluffy.

See it if It was very confusing. There was no back story as to WHY!! Tim Daly was great. He played it very understated and showed his humanity.

Don't see it if Especially when his wife killed herself and the baby.

See it if You are interested in the choices we make and how that impacts others - in a small venue so you can get drawn into the characters.

Don't see it if You want everything tied up neatly at the end/all your questions answered or an uplifting story

See it if You like twists in story lines

Don't see it if You don't like dominating controlling husbands...

See it if dystopian tales that highlight how we live now entice you. This is a tight, persuasive production. Well-acted, especially by Rachael Holmes.

Don't see it if you'll be disappointed that, despite the futuristic premise, it's a domestic play on denial&selfishness. Ruin comes from civilized behavior.

See it if Post apocalyptic play where people in London are awaiting their end and not allowed to procreate. Good concept and acting.

Don't see it if Sometimes, it's hard to enjoy and grasp a lot of the scenes. Profound and confusing.

See it if discussions of morality, ethics, individual responsibility,

Don't see it if dislike above

See it if you enjoy science fiction - the world to come

Don't see it if expect to be engrossed by the world to come

See it if You're a Tim Daly fan & into futuristic dramas with tension. You like checking out modern technology (& the Carousel of Progress at Disney).

Don't see it if You don't like science fiction or drama. You are uncomfortable with intense characters.

See it if u want "It's the end of the world as we know it & I feel fine!" bc the state incentivizes the end of empathy & it's easier to look away...

Don't see it if u want really bleak dystopian fare a la Haneke's "Time of the Wolf." It's disquieting in that it's "civilized" society that ruins us all.

See it if you're in the area of 55th and have an interest in seeing a doomsday play. Has interesting moments and a twist or 2 you may not see coming.

Don't see it if you're looking for something with a bit more heft and not into futuristic predictive plots.

See it if You like plays about a dystopian future, even though ideas are limited and without foundation.

Don't see it if You like to see a fully realized future where you can understand how we got from now to there. And some of the action is predictable.

See it if you are up for a well acted futuristic play that superficially raises a variety of interesting moral, social and other issues.

Don't see it if It would upset you too much to watch the patronizing husband in the play treat his wife like a child.