Bump

See it if If you are interested in a childbirth play. If you want to see poop, and all the viewings of childbirth.

Don't see it if you want to see good acting or a consistent, not confusing at times show.

See it if Enjoy vignettes including a young woman trying to give birth with a midwife, & present day where a balloon-like device helps give birth.

Don't see it if Uneven cast. Gets very detailed ("blood mucus", poop inside baby's mouth, etc). Some early scenes are cartoonish in acting quality.

See it if you would enjoy a humorous look at pregnancy and childbirth, how so much has changed over the years and yet remains somehow the same.

Don't see it if if you have no interest in pregnancy/childbirth or find this subject uncomfortable; you are looking for a Broadway style show.

See it if Three pregnancy related stories unfold interspersed with Youtube demos and chats.

Don't see it if You want a serious discussion of pregnancy and childbirth rather than briefly touching many subjects and including a fanciful invention.

See it if You want to sit back relax and enjoy a nice fluffy comedy where are you do not have to think much

Don't see it if You are not interested in a play about the up and downswings of what someone goes through in a pregnancy

Also I was really excited to see this play and was very disappointed. Based on the description and even after seeing the play I feel like they could have done so much more with this. It was a little bit funny and also well written but I felt like everything overall was a bit below average and could all be better.... Read more Read less

See it if You like comedic takes on real life issues. In this case pregnancy.

Don't see it if You like tradional plays.

See it if You want to see a play that revolves around pregnancy and childbirth that is done in a very funny informative way. You want to laugh.

Don't see it if You are not interested in the subject of pregnancy and childbirth. You don't want to laugh. You don't want to have a great time at a play.

Also I loved this play. I was so thoroughly entertained. I enjoyed everyone of the performers, they kept it going and kept me laughing. This play was so much better than I anticipated. I was not disappointed. This play is not just for women. There was a man sitting in front of me and he was laughing so much. This is a must see. You will not be disappointed unless you don't have a sense of humor and do not like to laugh and have fun.... Read more Read less

See it if You like theatre that is based around new medical innovation. interesting discovery.

Don't see it if I saw the last performance. Enjoyed it more than I was expecting to.

Also There were 3 stories. A pregnancy chat room - that was honest, but had tons of cliches - but I guess they are cliche's because we have seen them so often. The story of a midwife, in colonial time. - that had little to do with the main plot other than to give context of what it was like to give birth in the past. and the main story where a guy watches a youtube video and decides to use the idea for a birthing device. - both a funny and great plot line. I wish that one would have been the only one. and the story revolved around it, without the others to distract.... Read more Read less

See it if you can joke about the way life began for us all. Women can identify, men can commiserate and then they can all have a good laugh together.

Don't see it if you can't enjoy a little down to earth humor, or are looking for a big, swanky venue.

See it if you like a lighthearted "take" on pregnancy tribulations that is pleasant, fun to watch and well performed and presented.

Don't see it if you favor a serious treatment of woman's pregnancy issues that provides insights and in-depth character development.

See it if you can snooze through the first 15 of 75 mins. and most of the remainder to focus on 19th Century Irish scenes and grandpa’s inventepiphany

Don't see it if stereotypical lower middle class Hispanic accents and attitudes irritate you, you are or know someone who is pregnant or can become pregnant

See it if you want to be entertained by talented actors in a cute play.

Don't see it if you want to see great drama.

Also EST puts on delightful plays. I've been going to EST for over 40 years.... Read more Read less

See it if "Bump" is plays within a play. The main story is passable as entertainment. The side stories feel like unnecessary fillers.

Don't see it if The cast of mainly actresses are delightful but one wishes that the material would be stronger.

See it if You like comedy and want to have a good laugh. The play is about pregnancy & childbirth. 3 pregnancy stories are told from different era.

Don't see it if You are not interested about pregnancy stories, or if you do not like small venue setting.It is heartwarming stories are genuine and so real

See it if you would enjoy a refreshing comedy about pregnancy and childbirth. Light, but very well done!

Don't see it if you're looking for serious drama or a lavish production. This show works because of terrific actors!

See it if you eant a nice evening of a well acted take on pregnancy

Don't see it if you're looking for something heavy

See it if You like light comedic skits about reality

Don't see it if You enjoy funny suits on a common subject

See it if You have interest in developments and the history of healthcare for birth & delivery.

Don't see it if You're looking for deeper insight into birth.

Also The EST/Sloan play is a genre unto itself, where the playwright (and EST) get a grant for a play that features science and technology in some way. The challenge is rooting the science in character and drama. Alas, I didn't feel this play did not fully accomplish it. Perhaps the biggest struggle is that the "protagonist" is the grandfather designing the "Vasquez Device," and not the mother. Thus, the play is torn between the theme the playwright wants to write about and the character arc of the protagonist. Add in some questionable digressions into colonial America, and you've got a play with a lot of ideas, but not much to hang those ideas on.... Read more Read less

See it if If you're into the mechanics of childbirth, this is for you

Don't see it if You're not interested in the mechanics of childbirth and don't want to see an ad for a medical device to help labor.

See it if women-centered storytelling is a plus. Funny, observational writing with a great, large ensemble for such a production. A joy.

Don't see it if are squeemish about reproductive talk, potential triggers for pple who have had miscarriages.

See it if you don't mind a slight play. The actors were charming and the evening was enjoyable but it seems more like an early draft.

Don't see it if are looking for a substantial piece of theatre.

See it if You want to see a comedy that explores childbirth.

Don't see it if Does about childbirth or women don't interest you.

See it if you are curious about Pregnancy.

Don't see it if If you are uncomfortable with the female body and babies

See it if You want to learn more about birth than you probably ever would have or an incredibly warm story.

Don't see it if You want something that leaves you on the edge of your seat.

See it if You can appreciate a short play with funny lines and excellent acting. The father and inventor could easily have overacted, but didn't.

Don't see it if You want to see a big Broadway musical.