Wild Goose Dreams

See it if this is quirky touching/funny story of how two very lonely and awkward people deal w feelings of isolation, insignificance & failure

Don't see it if bolted on to story is simulation of effect of internet culture on story by talented chorus of actors; cute but distracting/irrelevant

See it if you want to see how a design team—set, lighting, costumes, sound—can overshadow a so-so play.

Don't see it if you like interesting central characters. The chorus steals the show from the two leads. Francis Jue is, as always, remarkable.

See it if You like unlikely love stories set in a fantasy wold. Loneliness of two opposites who become lovers, wary of their future. Set in Korea.

Don't see it if You expect a linear story line with earthly characters, and all action tied up in a neat little bow. Be prepared for simulated sex.

Also A quirky presentation complete with a fantastic neon set design. Supporting actors are like a Greek chorus. Wild goose refers to fathers left in Korea while their families live in America to take advantage of a prized English education.
Online dating for the unlovable.
Quirky and fun! Let your imagination run wild, and enjoy the ride.
Asian American actors excel in all roles. Supporting cast is multicultural and mega- talented.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy quirky theater with a great premise that isn't seen a lot in theater. Great acting, interesting chorus. Phenomenal design.

Don't see it if You don't like themes of loneliness, loss, families separated and you need a happy ending. You don't like characters playing cellphones.

See it if you want to see an artistic and culturally-inspired play about loneliness, separation, and dating in the technological world.

Don't see it if you don't want to see an ambitious, but flawed play. Some of the dialogue could be better written and was not as funny as intended.

See it if you like terrific performances by the ensemble.They are sensational.Sadly the 2 leads don't live up to that level.Music is fine.Story's dull

Don't see it if you can avoid it.I applaud a show about Korea.But I didn't like the main characters, so I didn't care what happened to them.Chorus is GREAT

See it if you like new playwrights broaching different subjects. You know actual goose fathers, their wives, or kids.

Don't see it if you prefer a cliché presented really well over new topics/observations presented with impalpable problems.

Also A lot to process. Much of WGD is emails, texts, posts. Like many epistolary plays, it’s missing the dynamism of interaction. Songs & other diversions can’t quite make up for it. (I resented the clickbait chorus.) But even if the banality of e-communication inhibits the characters' full expression, even a cursory look at their situations is interesting. There’s an emotional payoff in the works, but the show risks it being too little, too late.

Story is clear but tone is confusing. The dark humor is hit or miss. If WGD really nailed its tone it might be comparable to Kate Benson’s Porto (in form, not content). There are similar plot shifts & surreal devices, but Porto was drier & prompted less ambiguous reactions. None of this is actually inconsistent w/ WGD’s ideas on emotional distance. Like the characters, I wanted it to be as real as I knew it could be.

I know enough families like this to know they’re uncommon only in theater. Glad The Public aims to broaden the audience.... Read more Read less

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Also A Romeo and Juliet like romance set in South Korea with North/South overtones. This pleasant story mixes love, adultery, social media, and K-POP into a grand and overstated message... Read more Read less

See it if a story about loneliness in the age of social media; relationship between 2 people separated from their families

Don't see it if several parts have rapidly sung social media & computer terms & phrases; metaphors & fantasy mixed in with story; sad effects of loneliness

See it if Loneliness takes on depth when applied to particular situations in the two Koreas. Small stories almost overwhelmed by intricate staging.

Don't see it if The Tory is a drama wrapped in glistening technology. Remember that at denouement. Also, be aware some of the technology & music is loud.

See it if In a social media obsessed world,N Korean woman meets S Korean man who's family has flown away.They learn what it means to be lonely&to love

Don't see it if Some awkward humor/lines, which may be Korean lost in translation to English. Online/smartphone jargon annoys you. Guns are triggering.

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See it if You want to see something different--is it a play or a musical? You are interested in stories about loneliness. You like Korea.

Don't see it if You want to see something more conventional. You don't like the idea of non-Asians taking part in an Asian story.

See it if Innovative staging . Interesting love story, although gets a little muddled in metaphor.

Don't see it if Unconventional use of language. Cannot see past Korean mise-en-scène.

See it if you are interested in a relationship between a No, & So. Korean & the family ties that thwart the chance of a life together.

Don't see it if you prefer a plot that flows with some consistency.

See it if Rhythmic & symphonic in its structure exploring loneliness, yearning, freedom, family & the difficulty of communicating even in same tongue

Don't see it if It is not a linear narrative but in its exploration of storytelling and creating our own narratives this is a beautiful and creative tale

See it if you are interested in relationship plays that touch on deep and serious themes. Sad and touching and very well done by all. Loneliness hurts

Don't see it if you are not interested in the pain of missed opportunity and failure.This is about the need for contact and the mistakes that thwart success

See it if Like imaginative quirky topically relevant theater. Ethereal piece..Great Staging and acting.

Don't see it if For a totally linear piece. Prefer not to pay close attention from beginning to end to put all together.

See it if you are interested in the life of a North Korean defector and a South Korean working in Seoul whose family is in the United States.

Don't see it if you expect a "normal" play. This is more of an experience with imagery and dreams acted out.

Also At first I thought, what?! But after about 10 minutes, I found I was hooked. It especially resonated with me as I am almost finished reading "The Girl with Seven Names" by Hyeonseo Lee which is a best selling true story about a North Korean woman defector. The play followed many of the elements of Lee's story. The Greek-style chorus was a bit overwhelming at times. By the way, Francis Jue is a dream actor. Also, if you sit by the center part of the seating, you might get a little wet when one of the actress "crosses the river." I didn't mind. Also, be aware that row A is about six rows back. AA - FF are closest to the stage.... Read more Read less

See it if you want a creative glimpse into Korean culture and the connections and lack of connections people have. It has a magic realism feel to it.

Don't see it if you can't relate to Korean culture. The chorus portrays a constant stream of social media which can get annoying. Over the top symbolism.

See it if you're time traveling from the distant future and are tasked to see what a hot mess off-Broadway looked like circa December 2018.

Don't see it if you're a fan of actor Francis Jue. This isn't his strongest work. Who else recalls NAATC's endearing 2006 revival "Falsettoland"?

Also Memorable Quote: Life is... "like the tip of a toenail clipped off in the middle of a pedicure."... Read more Read less

See it if you support new works, Asian voices in the theatre, and plays with themes of loneliness, connectivity & internationalism.

Don't see it if you are fatigued by scripts that try too hard to land a point.

See it if you enjoy Brecht and experimental, quirky theatre. The cast is good. The production and staging felt like a high end college show from 1990

Don't see it if you're expected a polished piece of writing. Little play, what do you want to be? It also felt oddly dated for such a relevant story.

See it if With great sophistication explores the interplay of world politics, intimate life and the cyber revolution..

Don't see it if you prefer your entertainment without intelligence. But really, ignore my sarcasm: this is a must see.

See it if If you wan't to see Asian-Americans in a more favorable light.I thought they were portrayed as a couple who were searching for love.

Don't see it if I was glad to see no discernible stereotyping of Asian-Americans.This was a story of two people who were lonely and needed to find some comp

Also anionship by any means necessary.The scenes were a little graphic but not racy at all.... Read more Read less

See it if some clever staging and use of internet concepts in the play

Don't see it if seems if you are over a certain age this was not for you younger audience seemed to like it not an interesting story and overdid the compu