See it if You enjoy witty dialogue and dark humor
Don't see it if The idea of suicide and death upsets you
See it if You want to see a beautifully written, life-affirming, meditation on life & love. You want a concise, perfectly edited play.
Don't see it if You're uncomfortable with talk about suicide. You don't like monologue format. You want characters to talk to each other. Read more
See it if If you like shows that unfold in a nonlinear way with good acting and emotional characters
Don't see it if If you want to a story that answers all the information it puts out or is light weight.
See it if you are looking for something different and edgy. The story unfolds expertly - I never had any idea where this play was going. A great ride.
Don't see it if you are upset by talk of suicide. Or if you want dialogue. This is a series of interwoven monologues.
See it if You want to catch excellent performances by the two actors. A thought provoking drama -1 is about to commit suicide, the other already has.
Don't see it if U need action-not much actually occurs and the actors never interact. Its a bit of a downer, saved by a somewhat uplifting end. V well acted
See it if You are interested in a well-acted, thoughtful show about life and suicide. Steven Rattazzi is particularly good.
Don't see it if You are bothered by references to suicide, or you don't like minimally-staged, somewhat static shows.
See it if you appreciate theatrical focus on characters' introspection, conflicts, development, relationships and resolution with minimal set/movement
Don't see it if you prefer musicals, dance or frequent large movement, elaborate sets or large casts, or are tired or extraordinarily upset by suicide
See it if you would enjoy an intense look at the inner turmoil of two characters.
Don't see it if you don't have a dark sense of humor.
"Their story is tragic, but is told with warmth and hope. The language is poetic with hauntingly beautiful rhythms that capture the spectator's imagination with vivid imagery. The simple staging of the story is sufficient for the play to appear sincere, and for the audience to focus on the depth of the characters and the beauty of the text. 'Arthur and Esther,' in summation, is like an intimate art house film, well-written and well-executed, with two excellent performers."
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