We Live by the Sea

See it if Poignant story with slow reveals. Brain's extraordinary performance is not to be missed. Simple but fun and creative staging.

Don't see it if Issues of autism are not for you. Some of the cast is subpar.

Also What makes this production so exceptional and unique (other than Brain's performance) is that it not simply shows the audience the issues facing people on the autism spectrum, very importantly, it offers suggestions on how to act around it with compassion and grace.
I have experienced being shown the problem and leaving a play feeling stumped. Here, I left uplifted and optimistic about MY options for action. And it does it in a way that is not preachy and guilt-ridden. It teaches by examples.
So touching!... Read more Read less

See it if You are interested in seeing a show about the challenges surrounding autism. The lead actress is great!

Don't see it if You dislike small intimate shows with simple staging.

See it if Beautiful touching play that immerses you in the private world of an autistic girl and her family. A new friend brings hope and healing.

Don't see it if You would have a hard time with many autistic tantrums. You don’t enjoy plays that focus on character development and relationships.

See it if you seek a stirring, authentic, unconventional family drama by an inventive theater co, about truth, acceptance, compassion & responsibility

Don't see it if you aren't prepared to be moved, shaken, inspired & captivated by the story of an autistic girl & the support of family & friends around her

See it if For a portrait of autism through eyes of someone with autism, for good but troubled people connecting, enjoy live musical accompaniment

Don't see it if You're easily confused by imaginary characters, disturbed by autism depictions on stage & loud live music, or emotional manipulation

See it if Story tell about Katy growing and dealing with her life.

Don't see it if It may be hard to see if you have a love one how may look different or act different in the eyes of the world.

Also This play touchs hearts for anyone wants to fit in and no one want to be call hurtful name. Great Show!... Read more Read less

See it if you wish to see an intense drama about an autistic girl. Excellent acting. You feel like you can see into her mind.

Don't see it if you are disturbed by the subject of autism.

Also There were two substitutes in the cast when I saw it and one was Katy. The sub was excellent. The other sub was the dog Paul who was played by a man instead of the actress listed in the program. I wonder how this gender change would affect the play.... Read more Read less

See it if I was captivated from start to finish; the acting is wonderful; Brain's acting is brilliant, touching and realistic. Bring tissues.

Don't see it if you are looking for escapist entertainment. This is a play that has something to say and it is said with heart, soul and love.

See it if You enjoy shows that deal with the problems created when characters have severe personality issues, in this case, autism.

Don't see it if You can’t deal with loud frequent outbursts, and watching characters struggle to communicate with one another.

See it if You appreciate good provocative theatre.

Don't see it if You don’t like theatre that deals with difficult human stories.

See it if you want to see a superb ensemble in a play about a teenage girl with autism and its effect on those around her.

Don't see it if you are looking for something light and are uncomfortable with outbursts of powerful emotions and loud noises. The lead actress is amazing.

Also Sitting on the center aisle in the second row was too close for comfort. When the actors sat down in the aisle next to me, my discomfort was visceral.... Read more Read less

See it if Puts you in the POV of autistic teen, sister carrtaker, and new friend and the challenges each of them face.

Don't see it if You aren’t interested the subject of autism.

See it if you like well acted plays that make you really think what it would be like to have a disability or to be responsible for a disabled person

Don't see it if you want lightness and froth.This play is fun, entertaining & joyful.But it is also painful, sad & profound.I loved this play.Please see it.

See it if you want to see a positive portrayal of an autistic girl and family and friends who love and shelter her, with live onstage music.

Don't see it if you don't like experimental minimalist character-driven drama.

See it if you enjoy shows about the human experience and like to see the world from others' perspectives, you liked Curious Incident

Don't see it if you don't like smaller festival shows or have no interest in understanding how an autistic person may experience the world and friendship

See it if interested in the story of an autistic 15 year old girl, her idiosyncrasies, problems & coping mechanisms & the effects on others.

Don't see it if you didn't care for Curious Incident.. Similar subject matter, different treatment.

Also I did not see this under the best of circumstances. The lead actress was indisposed & the actress who replaced her normally played the part of her imaginary dog. Therefore the dog did not appear in this performance & was voiced by the unseen director. Still with me? Don't know whether or not this made a difference, as the replacement lead, Lizzie Grace was excellent.... Read more Read less

See it if intimate play about an autistic girl, her imaginary dog, & sister & the new friend who sees the truthfulness in her rather than the autism

Don't see it if you don't like minimalist staging, cannot handle loud outbursts or if you have no empathy

Also Ms. Brain's performance as the autistic Katy was amazing from her happy moments to some very intense ones.
We sometimes see her world from her own eyes and sometimes from the eyes of the others.... Read more Read less

See it if A story of a teen & her sister filled with the endless private & public agonies of living & dealing with autism just doesn't go anywhere.

Don't see it if Maybe that's the point but mannerisms, even well acted, don't make a plot. Some dialogue unintelligible. Valid intentions, little substance.

See it if you want to see a lovely ensemble cast, and an interesting topic. Director gives the audience the sense of being overwhelmed as the lead is.

Don't see it if You want a very linear script. The script is disjointed and rambles a bit, but pulls together at the end. A heartfelt show.

See it if you like shows with excellent, performances and are about autistics-- the difficulties and joys of their interactions with others.

Don't see it if you dislike being immersed in an exasperating environment with a very active, intense and unrestrained autistic teenager for 90 minutes.

See it if you want to see a well-crafted story of what it's like to be on the autism spectrum. If you liked Curious Incident of the Dog in Nightime.

Don't see it if haze, flashing lights, or loud sounds trouble you - this stark portrayal can be unsettling to those easily affected.

Also What an amazing performance by the lead (not the person in the program) tonight (4/19). She did a fantastic job expressing the little nuances. Kudos to the rest of the cast as well.... Read more Read less

See it if You are curious to see the world through a 15 year old girl on the autism spectrum. This is a heartwarming show of struggles and triumphs.

Don't see it if You prefer conventional story telling and aren’t interested in exploring the daily difficulties of watching a loved one with a disability.

See it if This will appeal to anyone who likes shows that deal with the difficult and uncomfortable traumas in life.

Don't see it if You want to see something that's 100% feel good.

See it if You want to see Tony-caliber acting from a brilliant ensemble, painting a realistic portrait of life with autism. Funny and heart wrenching.

Don't see it if There is no reason to not see this masterful show. I can’t say enough about this remarkable play. Better than most shows on Broadway.

See it if Good performances, especially lead actress Alexandra Brain. You feel what life is like for someone with autism and her family.

Don't see it if Story was a bit disjointed--sometimes directly addressing the audience, sometimes not. British accents hard to understand at times.