See it if Weird show, but well done
Don't see it if if you dont like/know biblical references, teen dramedy's
See it if You'd like to take a look at some offbeat going-on in a church youth group.
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See it if Wonderful multiracial cast; biting satire while still being borderline respectful
Don't see it if Not the show for those who might be thin skinned about religion
See it if Interesting & quirky play involving faith, adolescents & behavior with some beautiful melodic harmonies.
Don't see it if Some may be offended by the religious interpretations.
See it if You want to see a strong early work by Julia May Jonas, a playwright I expect we're going to be hearing a lot from in the coming years.
Don't see it if You can't stand Christian religion being mocked or questioned. Or if you don't like innovative approaches to theatrical narratives. Read more
See it if Youth group pastor and teens try to focus on faith, but sex gets in the way. Play is a romp structured as parts of a year's church services
Don't see it if Talented actors. Cole Doman starred in the wonderful film "Henry Gamble's Birthday Party" with similar theme of imposing religion on teens
See it if you want to see a funny, sad, and interesting play about one year in a hormonal Christian youth group, performed by 5 very talented actors
Don't see it if you’re tired of stories about teenage angst, religious angst, or church scandals, prefer comedies or musicals or big productions Read more
See it if You're interested in a sometimes modern sometimes sinful approach to teaching the bible. Some gorgeous vocals are more than worth your time.
Don't see it if You take religion seriously & piously. There's a bit of biblical adultery going on here that might be offensive, also some funny scenes.
"Play succeeds at using biblical stories and religious traditions to illuminate its characters’ internal thoughts and feelings, but in blurring the line between a translation of dogma and a concrete truth, it leaves us to wonder: the Gospel according to — whom?"
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"It's terrifyingly clever, especially because centering 'Your Own Personal Exegesis' primarily on older teens also allows the play to still function effectively as a comedy."
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"In the end, it doesn't really matter if 'Your Own Personal Exegesis' is based on real events or not...The seemingly random nature of God's mercy is awesome and terrifying."
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"Key musical interludes showcase the company's impressive vocals with tight choral harmonies. ...'Exegesis' has an exceptional ensemble."
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"The play itself is in constant transformation, alternating between parody, parable and passion play."
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“ 'Your Own Personal Exegesis' is at its funniest when its characters are at their most repressed."
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