Vilna

See it if Have little or no knowledge of anti-Semitism. Thought provoking-are you able to ask what would you have done in similar situation? An scri

Don't see it if Not interested in man’s inhumanity to man

Also I would have flashed the translation of the songs in English on the wall.
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See it if you like good theater based on real people & real happenings. A great cast with flawless light and sound on an interesting set transport you

Don't see it if you are troubled with the horror of the Holocaust, the mistreatment of people & the strain of relationships or the brief violence portrayed

See it if a story depicting Jews' experiences in Vilna during WWII is of interest The story is based on the true events which makes it very compelling

Don't see it if you are not interested in a Holocaust story,It is lengthy although there is some relief with singing,an innovative set and great acting!

See it if Enlightening historical drama of the intricacies of the dismantling, survival techniques, and the exterminating of innocent European Jews.

Don't see it if Somewhat stagey and overt, at times.

See it if you want to better understand the events leading up to the Holocaust. if you want to think about how this could happen again

Don't see it if you are a Holocaust-denier

See it if You are interested in World War II and what the Jews sacrificed to survive. Great stage at a famous Church. Wonderful acting and writing.

Don't see it if You are only looking for mild entertainment. Also don’t see if you don’t want to be confronted with the darkness of humanity and violence.

See it if you desire to see shows about the holocaust, details about how it developed & can overlook "uneven" writing and acting.

Don't see it if you want in-depth characterizations and very realistic dialogue in a play about the holocaust.

See it if you want a beautifully written, wonderfully acted, riveting play that honors the heroes of the Vilna Ghetto.

Don't see it if You're really in the mood for Cats or Kinky Boots. This is a drama and portrays real characters at a dark time in our history.

See it if You want an interesting, based on real events, story about hard choices, friendships, and compromise.

Don't see it if You are too young. Some language and real-world situations so leave the children at home.

Also Engaging actors, thoughtful set design, outfits, music and more. Not a glam play but that's kind of the point. Worth taking the time to watch.

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See it if you have a conscience, if you appreciate historical plays, if you want to think about the best and worst in people.

Don't see it if you only go to the theater for light entertainment

Also This simple but masterfully written, directed, acted, and staged play about true events during the holocaust in what was then Poland is a must see. It should be obligatory viewing for all teens, Jewish and not, with discussion in groups by dedicated professionals, to facilitate understanding of what is best and worst in people and what motivates people to do the right or wrong thing. It is not a joyous play, but the talented actors, with little in the way of scenery and props, convey a strength and will to live in different ways that add greatly to our understanding of human nature. By appreciating this, perhaps we can enhance opportunity for all and maybe even prevent genocide in the future.... Read more Read less

See it if you are interested to learn about how some people kept their humanity and decency in spite of the barbarism of the Holocaust. Great lesson!

Don't see it if you are not interested in learning lessons from history, especially as dark a history as the Nazi rule of big parts of Europe!

Also This is an incredibly powerful play based on people who actually lived in the Vilna Ghetto which bears significance for all of us today! I deeply care about this time in history because my father was a Nazi, and unfortunately was until he died 56 years after the end of WWII. I never lived with him (only actually in the last week of his life) and did not know him very well but I simply can not understand how he could believe Nazi ideology so much that he could lose most of his humanity! Thank god he was not a member of the SS! And it can not have been fear which made him a Nazi since he chose to believe in this terrible ideology 56 years after Hitler's death. I truly comment "Vilna" for keeping our memories alive about the Holocaust to try to never have it happen again! I unfortunately believe it doesn't take too much for something terrible as that to happen: a power-hungry demagog who couldn't care less about humanity, some brutal willing executioners, and a mass of intimidated people.... Read more Read less

See it if You have any care for humanity.

Don't see it if If you are NOT a fan of Sophie’s Choice, Schindlers List, Exodus, The Great Escape or any other film/play that deal with human atrocities.

See it if You care about brutality and its opposite and want to be deeply moved. Based on the truths of Vilna, a WW Ghetto, and truths of today.

Don't see it if If profound and provocative truths don’t appeal or you don’t like great writing, acting or history. Note: this is for ALL humankind..

See it if I did not know the unique story of Vilma ghetto, and in spite of the tragic subject matter I felt elevated by the human spirit.

Don't see it if you are not interested in the Holocaust

Also It is an outstanding work on the part of the author Ira Fuchs, director Joseph Ditcher, and the entire very talented ensemble cast to portrays the struggles and systematic destruction of the Vilna’s Jewish population when the Nazis began the implementation of their Final Solution. One is immersed in a gripping tale of heroism and deception, of self-sacrifice, friendship, and survival under the harshest of conditions. For example we witness the antisemitism, discrimination and violence under the Polish masters, and the Lithuanian administration, the Soviet allocation of all businesses, and finally the German invasion. We witness the work of the Jacob Jens, the head of the Jewish Police, the most effective public health efforts to contain diseases through the hospital, sanitation, ant the distribution of food, and the continuous anguish and helplessness against the inhuman and cruel orders from the enemy whose goal is to annihilate the Jews.... Read more Read less

See it if I loved this play. You can never go wrong when selecting a holocaust film/play. This had me in edge of seat. Great singing and acting.

Don't see it if Holocaust topic turns you off. A small but adequate theater.

See it if You want to see a time in history that we should NEVER FORGET. It's a remarkable, powerful play I will always remember. Spread the word.

Don't see it if If you can't handle uncomfortable experiences then this may not be right for you. You can't leave the theater without being touched.

See it if You want to learn about another aspect of the Holocaust as seen through the eyes and ears of a survivor.

Don't see it if You can't climb stairs. You want a comedy.

Also The play deserves the standing ovation they got. The playwright's short speech at the end warns us of power-seizing demagogues, making it very relevant today.... Read more Read less

See it if you like hard-hitting drama based on real people and situations.

Don't see it if if it's too hard to watch a holocaust play

Also This play is powerful, relevant and extremely well acted and directed. It is very worth seeing.... Read more Read less

See it if About strength and struggle of the people who lived in Vilna with the Nazis destroying and killing.

Don't see it if Intense, this is not a light show.

Also Very moving show with a story that need to be told.

See it if Powerful, Real, Scene changes by actors perfectly executed, Disturbing Music so effective throughout the show. All 11 actors on target ALSO

Don't see it if 2 1/2 hours, Disturbing. Upsetting, Too many steps to get to the stage.Very disturbing. Reminder: Not a laugh in the show.

Also Lightning effective. Great opening and ending scene via the use of the lights, Very powerful. Not a sound from the rapt audience throughout the well developed show. A production for those who need to be reminded.... Read more Read less

See it if you are interested in Holocaust history and an outstanding, haunting dramatization of events surrounding the demise of the Vilna ghetto.

Don't see it if you are looking for light entertainment or want to escape reality through theater.

See it if you appreciate history and the importance of NOT repeating it. And if you appreciate good ensemble acting and well thought out technical.

Don't see it if If you are overwhelmed by the repression coming from our current Administration --

Also I am a war history buff so for me, this was important to see. And it was well worth it. I learned much about Eastern European history between the two World Wars and how easy it was to slide into the kind of false narratives that are, for example, being spun by our own current Administration. As the playwright says (this is not a direct quote) but something like, "if you let a lie go " unchallenged, "it diminishes you." (I would add that it diminishes our own country.) The thing I really appreciated about this production was the straightforward way in which it was done: the matter of factness made the peril more real. There is also a lot of Jewish history here and how Jews were treated throughout this period. BTW, if you are at all infirm, you should be aware that the Theatre at St. Clement's is a very old building and one must walk up stairs to the theatre and then, if you need it, all the way two floors down to the restrooms.... Read more Read less

See it if ... you want to get a real understanding of what it was like to be a prisoner during the Holocaust and live to tell about it. Riveting.

Don't see it if .... you can't deal with Hitler's atrocities.

See it if You want to see a play with a lot of substance and reflection.

Don't see it if If you don't like to see violence on stage.

See it if You want a powerful and balanced story of a difficult historical period

Don't see it if The Holocaust or onstage violence are triggers for you