Dead Man's Dinner

See it if you like comedies

Don't see it if you don't like comedies

See it if you like dystopian dramas; small but well acted cast;

Don't see it if a bit slow at times; sometimes not very conversational speaking;

See it if You want to see a play about a post apocalyptic or similar situation in NYC and how people behave when it becomes critical.

Don't see it if You want a polished production. You are not interested in this type of drama. You need a play with meat and potatoes

Also I know its a play about what can happen when people are near starvation and the rations are sub standard so if you go in with an open mind you might enjoy the play. It was a bit slow at times.... Read more Read less

See it if you like supporting a small theater and seeing a play at the ground level

Don't see it if you want a polished production or if really bad fight choreography drives you crazy like it does me

Also I was really excited to see this play when I found out what it was about. I am really into dark messed up topics. This has that but just about nothing else. I try to help local shows in PA with some fight choreography. I used to be a professional wrestler and it drives me crazy when fight scenes are unrealistic and this is the case here. There is nothing good about this show. The acting is very uneven. The writing needs to be cleaned up. They can cut at least 10 mins from this show and not lose anything. The "idea" of the show is great but it doesn't pack any punch.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to watch a dystopian story about three hungry women who desperately want to eat and survive. Dark sides of human nature unraveled.

Don't see it if You don't like dystopian settings or depressing plots. Too slow at certain points, may needs 15 mins trimming.

See it if dystopian survival stories appeal. Three desperately hungry women live together in a penthouse each approaching her personal limit.

Don't see it if you need interior logic. The intention seems to be shocking the viewers; but to accomplish that the script needs considerable editing.

See it if Anything with a lesbian subtext gets your interest and the antics of people who are starving tickle your fancy.

Don't see it if like me, you find starvation and cannibalism topics which send you running for the exit.

See it if You like an intimate setting and a show about relationships.

Don't see it if Shows involving cannibalism or the possibility, or post-apocalyptic shows are not for you.

See it if You like to support smaller theatres/companies. You have a friend in the cast.

Don't see it if You avoid mediocre staging, writing, and acting. I love a good dystopian story, this didn't grab.

See it if You enjoy plays with heavy subject matter and a small cast. Involves war, death and cannibalism. Excellent acting, and writing.

Don't see it if Looking for a family show or are disturbed by heavy material. Are not interested in intense plays.

See it if you like slow moving shows about people's behavior under very stressful conditions.

Don't see it if you are looking for an upbeat entertaining performance.

See it if You appreciate competent writing over uneven acting; coherent dystopian vision, disturbingly plausible; well-staged given limited resources

Don't see it if You find graphic description of abject hunger, cannibalistic urges unpalatable; dinner after hard; contrived lesbian scenes lacked chemistry

See it if You can appreciate a small production and can see the humor in comments about NY real estate in a post-apocalyptic Upper West Side

Don't see it if You can't handle the idea of cannibalism. I see some reviews that seem upset even though it was made clear that this would be a topic.

Also It was advertised as a "Dark-comedy" but aside from a few moments, mostly at the end, I would classify it as a drama. Though never said aloud, it is implied that "the siege" is between NY and NJ "Those bastards across the river" which I took as part of the comedic aspect.... Read more Read less

See it if you want a bit of light, fun theater. And you enjoy the apocalyptic craze sweeping the nation.

Don't see it if you're expecting Grey Gardens based on the email from ShowScore. It took me some time to realize that it wasn't Grey Gardens-esque at all.

See it if you're interested in apocalyptic story lines (Hunger Games, Mad Max...) with a humorous twist.

Don't see it if You don't know a little bit about Upper West Side history.

Also It's a dark, wacky play. Annalisa Loeffler is wonderful and I wish we could have had more of Marquis Wood (his subway ride piece will stick with me)... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy post-apocalyptic show involving cannibalism

Don't see it if You thought this was going to be a farce around a dinner table.

See it if you like dystopian plots and want to support a small theatre.

Don't see it if you cannibalism makes you queasy or if you want something light and high-energy.

See it if You like great acting

Don't see it if You're too busy

See it if a futuristic nyc mixed with the siege at leningrad is a good time

Don't see it if You dont like scifi dystopian gallows humor