Yen NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if You want to see people infrequently portrayed on stage

Don't see it if You want to see a light,optimistic performance

See it if you want to see a sad statement about the impact that a lack of resources of all kinds has on people, especially young ones.

Don't see it if you want something light, you have a problem with accents, or you are disturbed by depictions of sexual violence or animal cruelty. Read more

See it if you're interested in the effect not having parents around has on youth, especially in regards to romantic/sexual development

Don't see it if you're triggered by sexual assault or the idea of watching two teenagers live essentially in squalor

See it if you enjoy human stories about people who are probably unlike you, but who are in a very difficult situation. You can't help but feel bad.

Don't see it if you can't stand the classic dysfunctional family story - this is another version of that. Read more

See it if Not for the faint hearted It is a very disturbing play .The characters are misfits struggling to survive.

Don't see it if you cant stand brutality and dysfunctional families.My husband stayed but I left at intermission.I felt as if I were being assaulted.

See it if want to be moved

Don't see it if aren't ready for a slower 1st act

See it if you really like the cast, which includes Lucas Hedges; you want to see a dark drama.

Don't see it if you're not interested in seeing a young man playing an adolescent who behaves like a toddler.

See it if you enjoy great acting, a drama about two brothers, a dysfunctional mother, and a girl.

Don't see it if You don't enjoy dark theatre. It was dark and sad.