Women On Fire: Stories from the Frontlines

See it if This is a MUST see for WOMEN and the men that want to understand and respect them.

Don't see it if you can’t walk 4 flights of stairs, (no elevator)however if you can make the 4 flights this is a must see I don’t care what you want or like

See it if You like one person monologue plays. Though there are 16 actors they each deliver a monologue that helps build a tapestry when completed.

Don't see it if You’re a misogynist. This is a stunning piece of work but it’s told from women’s point of view, which just seems like truth to me.

See it if A must see for women & other human beings; powerful performances, scathing relevant & honest from 20 amazing women of wide experience & age.

Don't see it if You’ve no interest in women—their treatment, issues or concerns; or think the state & tone of US & world politics towards them is just fine.

Also In this moment of fire and fury,
of mendacity and fake facts, let alone fake news, a show like this is as refreshing as it is necessary,
a reminder of what it is to be alive and of the moment, in the moment.

Stories like these from a range of anonymous women from all walks is a check on complacency, and this cast, ranging from newcomers to well known stage veterans creates a surprising ensemble, helped in no small measure by the four terrific dancers who perform Lorna Ventura’s inventive choreography with individual style and wit.

For a play intended to be raw and not at all perfect, there are some pretty perfect things about the evening. Catch it while you can.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy multiple perspectives on current issues affecting women and star caliber monologues. You enjoy thought provoking unique theater

Don't see it if You feel uncomfortable hearing real perspectives on women’s issues.

See it if Very interesting stories of women in both political parties. Women in the world!

Don't see it if Hear stories not actual acting .

See it if you Like relevant shows on serious topics of the day. Many perspectives given

Don't see it if you prefer light types of shows.

See it if Great writing/acting and does a wonderful job of presenting different views from a female perspective on today's leading critical issues.

Don't see it if Don't enjoy monologues or can't deal with strong opinionated women voicing their views but maybe then you should see it!

See it if you like powerful women telling it like it is "at this moment" in time. The dance staging works with the individual monologues.

Don't see it if you are don't want to think about the mess our country is in on so very many levels. (and lots of stairs)

See it if you are interested in the #metoo/#timesup movements; these stories help clarify the existing problem; and the dancing is relevant. Go see!

Don't see it if climbing those many stairs is too difficult. As said previously, everyone else should see it. As women, we have experienced/heard similar.

See it if you feel enraged & impotent by the state of affairs in our country today; are concerned re.: the impact on women's lives from all viewpoints

Don't see it if You cannot tolerate angry & vocal women at odds with the system & each other, sounding off; cannot climb 3 flights of rickety stairs

Also This is not a play, but a series of brief 'monologues,' by 15+ women; kudos to the director & the choreographer: there are 4 wonderful dancers, enhancing the spoken words without intruding into the smooth flow of the performance. Well done, one & all! (Oh, and the great actresses Kathleen Chalfant & Mary Testa )... Read more Read less

See it if If you want to hear diverse voices of women standing up against oppression and sexism through brief confessions.

Don't see it if You want to see a traditional play.

See it if the thoughts of diverse female characters about issues of current relevance and accompanied by creative choreography would appeal to you.

Don't see it if you are not interested in women's issues or in a series of vignettes that present disparate opinions.

See it if You desire insight into the diaspora of womankind.

Don't see it if You are unable to climb four flights of stairs.

See it if You're interested in theater about women in today's world.

Don't see it if You're not into women's issues.

See it if you care about women's political and social issues.

Don't see it if you don't like women's issue or politics.

See it if You want to see real stories told by a solid cast

Don't see it if You're not interested in women's stories or don't like fog effecrs

See it if you are a woman or supporter of #metoo and #timesup movements or want to hear more stories of female experience in an exciting visual piece

Don't see it if you are entrenched in 1 view, you want easy entertainment, you want less of a challenge or more fluff. This is thoughtful and provocative.

See it if you like new works, political plays, raw productions, simple sets, good acting.

Don't see it if you dislike political plays;prefer a play w/a plot to a series of vignettes;dislike all female casts; dislike watching scripts being read.

Also There was less diversity of opinion and experience in this play than advertised. The fact there was any in a NYC political play was refreshing, but I would not recommend this play to political conservatives.... Read more Read less

See it if You are angry and sick of our current administration, and You want to see talented performers and wonderful dancers.

Don't see it if you don't like thought provoking, angry monologues that confront many issues but mostly our current administration.

See it if Want to hear differing perspectives of contemporary women told in short monologues by a skilled group of actors. And oh! Dancers, too.

Don't see it if Want linear story told traditionally. Lots of emoting, including rage, yet little story arc. Diverse, raw, & may be uncomfortable for some.

Also SPOILER: The format is that all 16 actors are seated on chairs upstage when you walk into the black box space (and after having climbed 4 flights of old stairs.) Each one comes forward and speaks her monologue and a group of excellent dancers form a terpsichorean counterpoint to the words. As the cast occasionally changes, or their "parts" get switched around, many are reading from an individualized script that forms the basis for a symbolic fire ritual at the end.

The actors are not introduced and are listed alphabetically with equal weight in the program. Yes, Kathleen Chalfant is one of the fine actors appearing in all the performances (as I understand it.) but rotates in and out of the most prominent role.

Saw this at the Royal Performing Arts Theatre, a black box space in an old church 1/2 blk from Times Square.... Read more Read less

See it if Women’s stories told through monologues by powerful actresses intercut and enhanced by dance sequences; moving and powerful voices

Don't see it if You need a more dramatic narrative or don’t want to understand women’s rage and frustration in this moment

See it if You enjoy shows that are a series of personal stories told by good actors. You want to see some very good dancers.

Don't see it if You want to see a story with a plot.

See it if You would like to see a balanced take on current issues facing women today through a variety of monologues intermingled with dance

Don't see it if You are interested in seeing a play with a linear plot

See it if You want to hear women’s view on current affairs (President, Me too movement, harrasment in work place) some great actors were the voice

Don't see it if You do not like experemintal theatre, or hear provocative, angry words from actors. This is not traditional, so do not expect such.

See it if to hear symbolic voices of contrasting 21st C women in a series of heartfelt, provocative, empowering monologs that mostly avoid moralizing.

Don't see it if you are a misogynist. [Or maybe you should, if only to open your eyes & ears to the issues too many women have suppressed for too long.]

Also One should seize any opportunity to see Kathleen Chalfant in performance... and she -- along with the literal fire on stage -- really scorches and lights up the stage, as always.... Read more Read less