The Weekend Will End

See it if You want to see a well written and acted show that will make you think about some serious topics in a pretty light hearted way.

Don't see it if If your threshold for reality is set super high. I thought the writing was great but if those characters really exist I fear for our future.

See it if If you want to see a new work with bare bones of a staging. Deals with people and there hurt etc.

Don't see it if If you want a big production or something thought provoking.

See it if Clever different idea re:how to solve problems.. Very good acting by all 5 in the cast. A follow up to 5 years hence would be welcome

Don't see it if Not sure if the squeamish might be upset. An intimate space might not work for those who want extravagance.

See it if You want a not-quite realistic drama w/ comedy about siblings, unresolved issues & coping methods.

Don't see it if You want a fully realistic play. You prefer an all dramatic or comedic play.

See it if you want to escape the world for 90 minutes of pure entertainment with some laughs, some real life struggles and a cast that brings it alive

Don't see it if you aren't willing to be open to understand that different things make people tick so they can operate in our society - no prejudgments here

See it if Comedy about people with issues and trying to deal with them in a different way.

Don't see it if you want to laugh and think.

See it if You want to see a brand new play with lots of potential

Don't see it if You have trouble giving in to a weird topic that you need to find believable

Also The big moment of the play happens 10 minutes into it. It’s very dangerous when author does this because once you drop the big bomb you need to be able to keep your levels very high the rest of the way. Most plays have a slow build to a big finish. This play is written really well. I was worried the entire time they would not be able to have a strong finish. But the finish is incredible it’s a great ending to a great play. I really would like to see some big things happen for this play There’s definitely a need for a bit of a rewrite but nothing major for sure... Read more Read less

See it if want 2 B surprised by totally unconventional premise & possibilities 4 comedy drama & conflict, suspend your disbelief 2 enter Philips'world

Don't see it if cannot suspend your disbelief, or appreciate "other's" coping mechanisms, or R 2 close to trauma yourself 2 watch others deal with it

See it if You are under the influence of something heavy duty.

Don't see it if If you are reality oriented and expect a traditional play.

See it if You want to laugh. You want to see some great acting performed by a great cast. You want to see some moments of intensity in this play.

Don't see it if You don't want to laugh. You don't want to see a very good play with a great cast.

Also I laughed so much and the cast did such a great job in this play. I don't want to spoil anything but the performers were good with their ........ I was totally entertained. I really enjoyed this play. This play was more than I imagined. There were some moments that were intense and really touched me.... Read more Read less

See it if you're open-minded. Good book, quirky premise, interesting twist. A bit like a Twilight-Zone episode (cue music) but humorous, not horrific.

Don't see it if you're looking for a big elaborate production. The book is the star here (life's ups & downs), w/some ok acting & simple set to support it.

Also How do we deal with life's trials & tribulations?

I'm not spoiling anything except to say, "Different strokes for different folks". We all deal with stuff differently, just as we're all different from one another.

Some of the acting is very good: Tiffany McRae as the sister ("Katie") is impeccable; Dylan Grunn is fantastically calm & serene as Jake's friend "Dennis".

Some is not so good: show's lead Larry Phillips ("Jake") is inexplicably too loud and over-the-top intense. He's also the show's playwright. I'd stick to writing.

Nice set, smooth plot transitions (about 4) from scene-to-scene, throughout a weekend's storyline. I DO recommend seeing it (it ends this weekend) simply because I enjoyed the book so much.... Read more Read less

See it if like family drama plays. Underneath the quite interesting twist at the start lies a much deeper exploration of family dynamics.

Don't see it if You don’t like plays with extreme plot devices.

Also Sorry for being a bit cryptic, but te twist at the beginning is quite shocking and I don’t want to give it away.... Read more Read less

See it if drawn to intriguing ensemble plays (w/ odd titles?). An unusual premise yields such fascinating dynamics between these troubled characters!

Don't see it if you require elaborate staging or venue; this is an intimate, bare-bones space, allowing deserved focus on these talented actors & playwright

Also Unfortunately, some reviews reveal and "spoil" the premise, grrrrr!!! The title is odd, perhaps to avoid spoilers? Bravo to playwright who's also co-lead actor!... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see an intimate character drama, w/ five people working through their hurts, exploring what responses are societally acceptable

Don't see it if Dolls make you uncomfortable, you don't want to just watch five shouty people in a room together.

See it if Interesting scenario and quirky-yet believable-characters. Good dialogue, although the themes became a little repetitive at times.

Don't see it if Dragged a bit after the very funny 1st 1/2. Premise ran out of jokes after a while.Play could have used some lightening up towards the end.

See it if you enjoy a creative, clever comedy-drama with a very non conventional premise

Don't see it if you don't want to see a show involving non-conventional relationships

Also The premise, though very bizarre, almost has you believing and accepting it as an OK solution to traumatic situations. You will laugh and at times be saddened... Read more Read less

See it if You are intrigued by the oddball idea of people pretending that dolls are their babies so they can remake their shattered lives.

Don't see it if You have no patience with weird characters working out their quirks and traumas from the past.

See it if You want to see great acting, with an amazing story about family drama, relation wt siblings, addiction& to see how we deal with our problem

Don't see it if You do not like Small theatre setting, basic decor, powerful family drama.

Also This was beyond my expectation, acting was so strong (not only by the lead but the entire cast), I could not stop laughing then crying. Also thinking how each person cope with their traumas and how it affects their loved ones. It was so real that I want to thank everyone who made this production possible.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy being in shared self-therapy sessions. Recovering addiction and trauma victims use cult-like methods to relieve their pain.

Don't see it if ...you're not interested in dysfunctional family and coping with mental health issues. Acting ok. Direction fair, scene changes clumsy.

See it if Unexpected/unique twist to what looks to be a sibling relationship drama & turns out to be much nuttier-but still grounded. V well written~

Don't see it if You'd have a hard time relating to the out of the box solution these charachters come up w/to deal w/their emotional pain/couldn't identify~

See it if You believe people can love each other love their pets and love their dolls

Don't see it if You don’t like weird story lines

See it if you can go into the theater with no expectations either way & just go with it.

Don't see it if you can't keep an open mind about the resulting behaviors of trauma & loneliness.

Also i tried to think of a way of describing this play, and the only thing i can come up with is - it's different. the story, albeit odd, may not be so far fetched considering where we are today in our snowflake society. the acting all around was very good, with mcrae a standout. she kept me engaged from the moment she entered the stage. bottom line, i enjoyed the show.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a completely original play with stellar performances and direction.

Don't see it if I can’t think of a reason not to see it. But don’t let anyone spoil the plot for you.

Also I saw play this company produced a few months back that I thought was very funny. I was expecting the same, and while I laughed a lot in the beginning, it was the last few scenes of drama that got me. I was an emotional wreck. Bravo to everyone involved!... Read more Read less

See it if like to waste time and have nothing else to do, even reading the newspaper is better than sitting through this.....

Don't see it if you want to be entertained in a conventional way and feel good about yourself afterwards.

See it if An absurd dark comedy about the relationship between a distant brother and sister might interest you, without an intermission

Don't see it if you want a play that leaves you satisfied in the end. Good acting but last 30 minutes leaves you hungry after an appetizing 1st hour .