We Are A Masterpiece
Closed 2h 15m
We Are A Masterpiece
82%
82%
(13 Ratings)
Positive
100%
Mixed
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Negative
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Members say
Great acting, Great writing, Absorbing, Relevant, Resonant

About the Show

This drama examines the patchwork families which were formed during the AIDS crisis, when friends and co-workers became brothers and mothers, stepping into the holes that their family members left.

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Critic Reviews (2)

C
April 13th, 2018

"The production, whose deliberate pacing, scope, and construction make for a Hamlet-length evening, boasts some fun period details...Some of the most emotional parts are the broader, non-character-specific reminders of how horribly people with AIDS were treated during the 80s, but the cast brings an intimate specificity to the individuals impacted...There is a certain kindness...Even characters who are on the wrong side of things don't come across as malicious."
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On Stage Blog
April 16th, 2018

"The play tells a story of death, friendship, and coping with life and with loss, as it hones in on its characters in a very human and in-depth manner, as the plot rotates from character to character, weaving together and ultimately building toward a powerful climax...Wonderfully directed...While it takes some time for the story to build up, the last few scenes of the play are among the most powerful I've seen in recent productions."
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