WNTMTSUFKO is an irreverent musical comedy about a frustrated therapist who is strong-armed into creating a musical with two of his suicidal patients, Sarah, a struggling singer, and Mitchell, a failing actor. More…
Nothing seems to go quite right for them, however, and their aspirations for success must take a backseat to their newfound friendship. Part of Soho Playhouse's 2018 Fringe Encore Series.
See it if You want to see a completely silly (in a good way) show that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Cute fun songs and plot.
Don't see it if You’re looking for serious storyline or talent. It’s all fun and games here.
See it if you enjoy a good laugh with some basic music with hilarious lyrics on dark subjects. Energetic cast delivers what could be a future hit.
Don't see it if you are bothered by bare bones productions with canned music and simple costumes and props.
See it if You want to see an evolving musical in development. You like dark comedy. You want to be entertained. You like small, scrappy musicals.
Don't see it if You prefer to see a fully complete musical. You don't like meta elements in shows. You don't like dark comedy.
See it if you want to see a cute, funny little show with potential. Charming cast could sparkle with some polish. See it; it was fun.
Don't see it if you're expecting a lavish Broadway musical; this is three people with some catchy songs.
See it if a delightful little musical, controversial because of subject, is worth your theater dollar.
Don't see it if you are offended because mental illness is treated with a nod and a wink.
Also Many reviews have suggested that this show can be flushed out to make ... Read more Read less
See it if you fully understand what dark comedy & FRINGE ENCORE SERIES means, & don't expect a grandiose Metropolitan Opera House musical production.
Don't see it if you're remotely bougie, don't like small productions, & have NO sense of humor. This small/short mess is HYSTERICAL, & it won't be for you.
See it if The cast is super. The topics are so important and so timely given the climate of our world today. To laugh out loud is so healing. See it!
Don't see it if You can't deal with humor that deals with deep-seated issues.But it won't kill you to be brave and and try laugh-therapy! Honest!!!
See it if You want to see a silly show that's half jokes about musicals and a jokes about therapy and suicide.
Don't see it if You might be upset by taking suicide lightly.
See it if You love black box intimate theatre, musicals, small cast, dark humor, topics explored differently, and not afraid of making light of your
Don't see it if Own struggles. Don't see if you're sensitive to psychological issues, cussing, and don't like a few actors playing many. It's about 1-hour
Also Long. There was a great talkback afterwards. The cast really cares abo... Read more Read less
See it if The run is over but if it comes back in a fuller production it should be worth a look.
Don't see it if its run is over for now so you can't
See it if You don’t mind a little budget Pretty good show
Don't see it if You expect a well produced show
See it if you're interested in a premise focused on therapy, depression, suicide; you like supporting scrappy indie efforts; you need a few laughs
Don't see it if you prefer polished, big-budget musicals; you can't see the "lighter side" of a suicide attempt; you dislike dark humor; you hate therapists
Also Very interesting talk-back on Nov. 27th explained a lot about the show... Read more Read less
See it if you like funny shows with serious overtones.
Don't see it if if you are unhappy with humor about serious problems.
See it if You enjoy new work from new writers. Theatre that shines a humorous light on unfunny subjects, while managing to be relevant.
Don't see it if Jokes about a depressive state and suicidal ideation trouble you.
See it if you wanna see a clever take on the "Let's Put on a Show!" format. you like to think you are dark and edgy but stay within your comfort zone.
Don't see it if you want real edge, or can't stand ersatz edge. You don't like disneyfied recorded scores. And wtf, no sets yet long scene changes?
See it if You want to see a Fringe musical with three sweet actors.
Don't see it if You’re expecting to see any subtlety in the piece.
See it if you want a lighthearted look at suicide. You don't mind musicals that still feel like they're being workshopped.
Don't see it if You're looking for a really polished piece by experienced musical writers.
Also A fun, dark-humor filled show that could blossom into something more. ... Read more Read less
See it if you like scrappy little musicals that are simultaneously funny and edgy and are not afraid to treat sensitive subjects with a bit of levity.
Don't see it if you are triggered by talk of suicide, depression, feelings of failure, professional and/or emotional lack of fulfillment, in song and dance.
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See it if you like intimate shows and dark humor. Talented cast and refreshing perspective on a somewhat taboo topic. Has a lot of potential.
Don't see it if you want a heavily produced or light-hearted show. If you could be triggered by the topic of suicide.
See it if You want to see a work in progress having the makings of a fun and funny musical. Great songs, endearing cast, but short run time.
Don't see it if You want to see a more polished, full length musical; or the topic of suicide upsets you.
See it if you love musicals—even if they purport to be irreverant (subject matter: suicide! oooh!) but are just traditional musicals w/trite endings.
Don't see it if you: are expecting anything cutting edge; have a low tolerance for banality; don't usually like musicals; know what irreverent really means.
See it if you want to be entertained and laugh. you work in the mental health sector or have some connection to therapy.
Don't see it if you don't enjoy humor that plays on serious topics. You expect a very profound and thought provoking show