Autumn Stage (Dream Up)

See it if You like to question reality, experiment and scratch the surface of people and characters you thought you knew

Don't see it if You have no imagination

See it if You're looking for something different, really different, and bizarre, really bizarre, yet at the same time coherent enough to follow.

Don't see it if You only like linear storytelling,and/or have problems with plays that break the fourth wall

See it if If you like Ionesco or other absurdist comedy. If you don't like linear story telling and don't mind breaking the 4th wall.

Don't see it if You are confused by quirky comedy that has no set storyline. If you are bothered by weapons onstage or if you are interested in story.

Also This show reminds me of when I went to MOMA and there was a construction site actually there. It was nearly impossible to tell of the work being done was actually being done or art. When it was intermission the audience wasn't sure if it really was. At the end of the show we were not sure that the show was over. The point of the story seemed unclear to me with the exception of the idea that we play the roles we are familiar with. If you are not interested in surreal situations this is not going to be your sort of show.... Read more Read less

See it if You like to ponder about the "meaning of theater". You can appreciate a good concept even when it isn't well executed.

Don't see it if You don't like being lectured and would prefer to learn by watching good storytelling.

See it if non-linear storytelling for the sake of non linear storytelling excites you

Don't see it if you want all of the writing to advance a tale.

See it if You want to see a show with an interesting grain of an idea with some potential that poses questions directly rather than revealing them.

Don't see it if You want a fully realized show that achieves what it attempts or likable/relatable characters.

See it if you can appreciate a concept even it is isn't well executed

Don't see it if you prefer a lighthearted simple theater experience.

Also The show was a bit confusing. I wasn't entirely sure what was going on. Not sure if the woman reading from a script was doing it on purpose or she just didn't know her lines.
Intermission wasn't clear and neither was the end of the show. The whole thing just didn't seem to make sense to me.... Read more Read less

See it if A great concept is all you need to be happy. This does have an interesting meta idea as its framework.

Don't see it if You have a need for writing that sounds like actual people talking, and action that makes any sense. The actors don't rise above the script.

See it if You want to see a play in progress. If you're an actor/writer who wants to watch and learn what works, and unfortunately what doesn't.

Don't see it if You're looking for a polished, linear story.

See it if you like meta stories that are trying to make a point.

Don't see it if you get confused easily.

See it if You like to see inventive work that doesn't always make sense, but still holds your attention nevertheless.

Don't see it if You need to be spoon fed all of a play's themes and actions.

See it if you want something thought-provoking

Don't see it if you hate open endings

Also very thought-provoking; wish the play were longer.