A sexy, irreverent take on the infamous Old Testament “love story” of David and Bathsheba. From a biblical rooftop to a modern-day Duane Reade, this unruly adaptation capsizes tropes on gender, desire, and power.
See it if you are interested in a feminist expansion of the Biblical story that explores its modern relevance using experimental theater techniques
Don't see it if the slightly disjointed performance caused by the collective style of shifting and sharing roles will disturb you.
See it if You like historical religious theme play with a modern improvisation, barebone small, theater.
Don't see it if Religious or sexual referrals might offend you, historical plays bore you.
See it if you enjoy experimental, creative takes on historical/biblical tales w/ a lot of artistic freedom - which could be confusing but still fun.
Don't see it if you don't want distorted version of traditional tale that includes profanity . The cast is great but did not like them doing both M/F roles.
See it if you like more avant garde plays. Given what they had to work with, the acting was promising.
Don't see it if you prefer a coherent script. I'm sure there were good intentions, but this either missed the mark or went over my head.
See it if you like plays about womens issues
Don't see it if you can bear profanity
See it if You can handle a bizarre, experimental rendition of Bathsheba, David and Uriah
Don't see it if You can't
See it if You love historical stories told in a very contemporary way. The fourth wall is broken throughout; actors can switch roles beautifully
Don't see it if YOu are easily bored with biblical tales. Or, you want more drama to a production
See it if you enjoy shows on classical or biblical tales with a modern twist.
Don't see it if you like classic tales that are adapted or altered.
See it if You want to understand the Psalm regarding the story line.
Don't see it if You don't like profanity.
See it if you know and care about Torah portion re relationship between King David and Bathsheba, Millennial jargon/culture/mores, and #MeToo movement
Don't see it if you do not tolerate denigration of Torah heros, see Bathsheba as seductrice, or dislike gratuitous fowl language and explicit sexuality
Also This play does not, in my view, reflect historical or theological rese... Read more Read less
See it if You want to support the experimental theatre and so naive to believe that author will not mix all of the modern realities with Torah's story
Don't see it if Your understanding of experimental theatre is much better then delirium or delusion on stage
Also 5 talented actors, so sorry, they tried very hard, were funny sometime... Read more Read less
See it if curious what an improv group (*) might do to the Bathsheba story; much energy, many clever moments, but...
Don't see it if ... easily frustrated by lack of a dramaturg - dialog at times lacks focus, action lacking motivation.
Also * Despite Improv feel, this is attributed to a single author. She does... Read more Read less