YES! Reflections of Molly Bloom

See it if ....you have a great love for text driven solo acting. Ms. Maloney's intense dramatization of James Joyce's epic is one not to be missed.

Don't see it if ...if you want to miss out on this rare opportunity to be exposed to this incredible text, performed by a master.

See it if you want to see Joyce's writing come to life in a masterful tour de force by Aedin Moloney. She inhabits Molly Bloom for 75 breathless mins.

Don't see it if you do not care for one-woman shows and are offended by nudity and sexual discussions.

See it if If you're at all familiar with anything by James Joyce and appreciate the poetic wonder of his words, you must see this brilliant piece.

Don't see it if You don't like a one person all talk work with no action (except the riot of action in your head) maybe you should skip this--a mistake imo.

See it if you'd like to see a fearless actress completely inhabit the character of Molly Bloom, in an intense, bravura performance

Don't see it if you don't care for stream-of-consciousness monologues; are not interested in women's issues that are as present today as they were in 1904

Also Just breathtaking. The kind of performance that I could see a second time just to reexperience the spoken word. Bravo, Aedin Moloney!... Read more Read less

See it if you know Molly B’s soliloquy & love it, or only know of it & would like to experience a faithful rendition.

Don't see it if you know Molly B’s soliloquy & don’t like it or don’t think it’s dramatic enough to hold the stage for 70 minutes.

Also I’ve always loved the Molly Bloom section of “Ulysses”, for its rich, earthy language, its startling portrait of a mature, sensual woman &, important for a stage piece, its dramatic arc. Every year around Bloomsday (June 17) actors the world over do more-or-less elaborate dramatic readings of the whole 70 pages or some viable truncated version of it. This capping chapter of James Joyce’s novel has also birthed several stand-alone 1-woman shows. “YES! Reflections of Molly Bloom,” acted by Aedín Moloney, is clear, sensual, womanly, lovely to listen to & look at. The actor is perhaps too even—in the novel Molly rings lots of changes on the full range of emotions before going quiet at the culmination of her final exaltation; here the palette seems narrower. But anyone who loves the piece will want to hear this rendition, & anyone who doesn’t know the piece but would like to experience what all the century-long fuss, literary & legal, has been about will find in Moloney a sturdy guide.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see an enactment of Molly's monologue from Ulysses; you are interested in or curious about Ulysses; you like excellent acting

Don't see it if Ulysses or a one-person show or an adaptation from the chapter of a novel doesn't interest you

Also My interest in this show was more for its literary connection than its theatrical dimension. This is not a drama, albeit there's drama in it.
I'm divided about how much you should know about Ulysses to see this play. Molly's monologue is the last chapter: it recapitulates the previous 17, & there are references to earlier actions that you aren't likely to know if you haven't read or read a summary of Ulysses.
The friend I took to see it knew nothing about Ulysses except its daunting reputation. Nonetheless, she responded to Molly's feminism & modernism. Even though she focused mostly on the sadnesses in Molly's life, undervaluing (I thought), her voracious appetite for life & love, my friend left saying she wanted to learn more about both Joyce & Ulysses.... Read more Read less

See it if If you are a fan of James Joyce, you'll enjoy Molly Bloom coming to life. Aidan Maloney is wonderful!

Don't see it if This is not a play for those who like light entertainment or a plot.

See it if You like an intense one person show. You want to see fantastic acting. You want to be exposed to James Joyce. You want to be taken away.

Don't see it if You don't like a little frontal nudity You are offended by a show that is sexually/sensually explicit You want something light and fluffy

Also Aeidin Moloney is masterful as Molly Bloom.She draws us in & keeps us with her for 75 straigh minutes. How she performs this monologue with an audience staring at her intensely from 3 sides of the theater is a wonder. Her performance is as much sensual as it is sexual, &is as relevant today as it was 100 years ago dealing with the ebbs & flows of relationships & life changes. I saw Aedin Moloney in James Joyce's "The Dead" at the Irish Historical Society & she was spectacular in that as well. While I did not remember her name, the moment I saw her (in the hall prior to the performance), I recognized her. She handles the partial nudity simply & naturally while standing on a pedestal for all to see. If you want to be drawn into Molly Blooms life & away from yours for 75 intense minutes, see this show. Aiden's dad musician/composer Paddy Moloney of The Chieftains complements her interpretation / soliloquoy with subdued Irish music. Aiden is spectacular.... Read more Read less

See it if You get James Joyce and have some knowledge of Molly Bloom’s soliloquy. This is a one woman show, a soliloquy, a monologue.

Don't see it if You don’t know James Joyce, Molly Bloom’s soliloquy or have a hard time with an Irish accent.

See it if even if you have not read Ulysses. You will be glued to every word the actress utters about her sexuality, loves, hurts, and obsession.

Don't see it if if nudity and the plainest sex talk ever annoy you.

See it if Moloney's tour-de-force as Joyce's erotic heroine Molly Bloom is show's raison d'etre She makes dense prose & novel's sweep quite accessible

Don't see it if Solo performance in tiny black box can become static Staging esp hindered w/much repetitious movement (that closet door!) but Molly still A1

See it if you want to see a great actress perform flawlessly for 75 minutes on a nice set with few, but important props. Pleasant music adds a lot.

Don't see it if the constant noise of another production upstairs and rude patrons eating and drinking spoil an evening like it did for me. Tight seating,

See it if you enjoy works of James Joyce, solo shows or a fan of Aedín Moloney’s work.

Don't see it if you’ll have a hard time comprehending Irish accent or dislike solo shows, nudity or sexual references.

See it if you were always curious to read Ulysses but were daunted by its size

Don't see it if Literary one-person shows aren’t your thing.

See it if You love hearing the Penelope Chapter in any format. The staging was distracting, and the delivery, while clear, was a bit affected.

Don't see it if You don't know the work. Out of context, I'm not sure what I would make of it. Not the best reading of this work. Didn't stand alone well.

See it if You’re a fan of James Joyce, Ulysses, and Irish literature

Don't see it if You’re not familiar with the source material or if explicit sexual conversation makes you uncomfortable

Also Excellent performance

See it if You're familiar w/James Joyce's Ulysses. You enjoy stream of consciousness-style monologues. You like one-actor shows in intimate spaces.

Don't see it if You have little/no familiarity w/Ulysses. You're uncomfortable w/sexually explicit talk and/or nudity. You prefer linear storytelling.

Also 70 minutes of uninterrupted sex talk is A LOT. Add in that it jumps around in time from reminiscence to reminiscence w/little connection between them, made it a just OK play. Perhaps if I was more familiar w/Ulysses, it would've made more sense. Overall, despite a very talented actress, I just didn't get this one.... Read more Read less

See it if Classic literature acted out by an experienced actress; 70 min monologue of female sexual experience; contains nudity and strong language

Don't see it if stream of consciousness; no plot/conflict; audience dozing but dare not fall asleep cuz too close to stage; uncomfortable seatin in basement

See it if You love James Joyce & ULYSSES and you're willing to sit thru a 70 minute monologue by a skilled actress where essentially nothing happens!

Don't see it if you want an engaging story with a PLOT & characters you can care about. Highly skilled actress, but at a certain point, I just didn't care.

See it if You like solo shows. You are interested in a single woman spend 75 minutes recalling sexual encounters.

Don't see it if you are not interested in the multiple lovers of 'Molly Bloom' and their respective prowess.

See it if You like great acting and fine prose, rich sexual fantasy ala James joyce

Don't see it if If you don’t like fantasy and daydreaming by solo performer

See it if You really love watching an actress ply her craft in a one woman play, and you’re a big fan if James Joyce

Don't see it if You aren’t into listening to a bored housewife’s musings on her sexuality for over an hour.

See it if You like a good solo performance and are a fan of James Joyce

Don't see it if You find a woman discussing her sexuality to be disturbing

See it if you have read Joyce & wondered at his seeming unconnected phrases. As a monologue every word has nuanced meaning elucidated by physicality

Don't see it if a one woman show in an intimate setting intimidates you.

See it if Solo performance of great lines from James Joyce.

Don't see it if Don’t like James Joyce or a woman’s experience