Arden/Everywhere

See it if you enjoy the original play and want a new, relevant take on it.

Don't see it if you want to see Shakespeare's text onstage, without any reference to the current European migrant crisis.

Also The Public Works production of As You Like It also used the concept of Arden as a refuge from persecution, but cut much of Shakespeare's original text.

Arden/Everywhere used all of Shakespeare's original text, while adding in a section with quotes from refugees. Arden/Everywhere fully committed to bringing As You Like It into present day, using the concept of Arden as a refugee camp, as opposed to a more vague concept of refuge from persecution which is what the Delacorte/Public Works production did.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see Shakespeare well performed & spoken w/ refreshing clarity & naturalism! Original text free from literary preconceptions.

Don't see it if you don’t like modern dress Shakespeare; you want courtiers, buffoonery, and confirmation of your pet theories.

Also Outstanding. And if Shkspr doesn’t interest, go for the humanizing portrayal of exile/displacement. Cason = most well-developed Orlando I’ve seen—actually worthy of the heroine. Cespedes’ Rosalind is so admirable in her resilience & resourcefulness I don’t miss the courtly, mercurial version at all. Oliver, Celia, Touchstone, the Dukes, Audrey, plus some of the ensemble are so fully realized they elevate the supporting roles into full characters. Also, age-appropriate casting makes quite a positive difference!

I love it when thorough research & discipline in refining an idea shines through the final work. Terrific set builds a vivid, true world; costumes telegraph personal histories; and a great recontextualization bridges the far-fetched plot & concrete reality. Surprisingly, no loopholes or loose ends w/ this concept—which amplifies the play’s themes without warping the script into an angry soapbox. Serious but not bleak. Humorous but not farcical. Shakespeare made real & resonant.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see what a spectacularly talented off off Broadway company can do with a Shakesperian play to update it and thrill its audience

Don't see it if U don't enjoy Shakesperian comedies + can't sit through a 2 1/2 hour evening of theatre. You don't approve of new stagings of classic drama.

See it if You like reimagined Shakespeare

Don't see it if You don't like classical text

See it if Shakespeare as a refugee crisis interests you. Diversity, class conscious, higher stakes, this version adds insight and meaning!

Don't see it if you don't like awesome sets that work on multiple levels, physical acting, finding how Shakespeare is newly relevant, a poignant comedy

See it if modern day version of "As You Like It" without the dumbing down of the language! Wonderful production!

Don't see it if I hardly know how to answer this ... why not see a new, fresh version of "As You Like It".

See it if You enjoy modern day Shakespeare.

Don't see it if You don't like Shakespeare. More so when swt in a contemporary setting.

See it if You are interested in the idea of "As You Like It" being staged in a refugee camp. The smart, well-acted production becomes newly relevant.

Don't see it if You like your Shakespeare classically staged.

See it if You love Shakespeare's comedies. You enjoy physical and emotional performances

Don't see it if You hate the classics being updated.

Also It served me well to overlook the director's "concept", trying to bring in the refugee crisis. That didn't add up for me--shoehorning Shakespeare's work into a modern concept. Best to just focus on the fine acting and ignore the soccer games and speeches by the multi-culti actors about their individual stories.... Read more Read less

See it if you haven't seen As You Like It recently. Great performances.

Don't see it if you expect the refugee angle to give new relevance to the piece other than the contemporary setting and the background of the performers.

See it if want typical average shakespeare.

Don't see it if think it's going to blow your mind, want people who can really handle the text,

See it if you enjoy seeing people stretch the idea of Shakespeare.

Don't see it if you are more of a Shakespeare purist or think that the language must take precedence over concept.

See it if You want to see a new take on Shakespeare's great comedy. You like the idea of Shakespeare being used to illuminate today's issues

Don't see it if You can't handle an uneven ensemble. Some of the acting was fantastic, some less so.

See it if you like Shakespeare

Don't see it if do not understand Shakespearean dialogue

See it if You are a Shakespeare fan.

Don't see it if You only prefer to see a Shakespeare in its sanctity.

Also Pretty good presentation. The main actors were great too. But no matter how you prefer that is seen as a refugee play - it is still a love story - and two main protagonist, although both were great - do not have the spark.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a different take on a Shakespearean play with the original dialogue. You want to have a few laughs.

Don't see it if You don't like non-traditional Shakespearean plays. You don't want to have a fun night out.

Also I enjoyed this performance. It was very Lively never a dull moment it kept a nice pace going and that was great. I enjoyed all of the actors they did a great job. I love Shakespeare and I don't mind traditional and non-traditional Shakespeare plays. If you are a traditional person when it comes to Shakespeare you may not like this but I say go see it because it was very enjoyable open your mind up to possibilities.... Read more Read less

See it if you like Shakespeare and are okay with it being adapted slightly

Don't see it if you are a Shakespeare purist or if don't like politics inserted into your comedy.

See it if you look ve As You Like It

Don't see it if you want a very traditional presentation

See it if For a richly realized world populated with underrepresented voices giving Shakespeare's text a fresh new resonance and approachability.

Don't see it if You prefer a traditional production. And some of the acting is inconsistent (some characters really hammed it up while others didn't)

See it if You love Shakespeare and don't mind a modern setting.

Don't see it if You are expecting something intrinsically different from As You Like It.

See it if You enjoy conceptualized Shakespeare or are interested in seeing theatre with a multicultural cast/viewpoint.

Don't see it if You don't enjoy modern Shakespeare adaptations or are expecting this show to magically fix the weaknesses of As You Like It.

See it if Like seeing a modern take on Skspre and appreciate the play’s focus on refugees.

Don't see it if You have trouble understanding the bard’s work. The story may be difficult if you don’t know AYLI. Also, some cast are non-actors.