See it if You like to see a great performance,story about a terminally ill cancer patient from Hollywood and her encounter with an aspiring playwright
Don't see it if You dont like to be in a small theater, to see an old romantic story, hear about religion, celibacy, cancer patient, ethanusia, priesthood Read more
See it if you want to see a brilliant, sad, romantic story, about a famous Hollywood playwright and a young hopeful writer set in 2 time periods.
Don't see it if you wouldn't enjoy a show about an adulteress Hollywood personality w/terminal cancer, some explicit profanity, or anti-religious dicussion Read more
See it if Some stellar acting .Partner's 95 %.My 90%. Fascinating look at stardom, the church and thoughts re: life. Much is done with little.
Don't see it if you must see elaborate spectacles. One oddity.... scenes are in two motel rooms but the walls are bare??
See it if You want to see great acting, very good story.
Don't see it if Deals with a few topic, religion, dieing, heartache. Read more
See it if you enjoy a small yet superb cast in a very thoughtful play. Performances were very believable; timing was perfect.
Don't see it if you only like large productions or do not care for an intimate theater experience.
See it if You like intimate plays, dramas about big ideas
Don't see it if You like funny, fast-moving shows
See it if you like great acting, that might even bring tears to your eyes.
Don't see it if Do you want a light fluffy show.
See it if Keeps you engaged with great acting and you keep wanting to know what happens next.
Don't see it if I completely bought into the first act, but you really had to suspend disbelief for the second act.
“Its maddening structure, extraneous scenes and superfluous characters diminish but do not totally obliterate the potency of playwright Small’s romantic drama...What could have been a focused and poignant work is instead an erratic jumble...With unrewarding tangents...A memory play but poorly executed...The play’s beautifully powerful final moments are marred...as there’s more stage business instead of merely a simple blackout. Luckily two excellent actors play the leading roles."
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“A sumptuous exploration of second chances. It has the rhythm and smell of nostalgia...The characters are meticulously drawn and we fall into their lives like a Saint Bernard on an old sofa –its immensely satisfying and comfortable to experience...Rich, potent text...Strong directorial vision...Complex emotional layering. It is a joy to watch the story unfold...All production elements are artfully executed...Classy, sensory explosion.”
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