Dolphins and Sharks

See it if Tyler's tight, well written play about vicious office politics in Harlem copy shop. Fine ensemble shines in cut-throat economic environment

Don't see it if Brathwaite's staging a little too showy & distracting but not overly harming A slight scene trim could help pace Great immersive set

See it if wish to see 5 talented actors delving into the multi-cultural racist views with clever insight.Many powwere struggles ensue. Great sets and

Don't see it if from above.. Scenic Design Super.. Only negative could be some rapid dialogue..

See it if you enjoy funny workplace comedies with a social sting and great performances, wondrous set, creative use of video, projections and movement

Don't see it if you find workplace plots hit too close to home, you've been negatively impacted by the economy, you can't relate to entry level workers

See it if Well-acted real-time workplace drama about the workers who are trying to support themselves & their families at the Harlem copy store.

Don't see it if Has a bizarre abrupt ending.

See it if You want to understand the critical importance of paying at least the minimum wage or better a living wage.

Don't see it if You think profit trumps fairness.

See it if if you want to see a play that keeps you constantly absorbed in an important story

Don't see it if you only want to see light hearted tales.

See it if You like superb set design. Racial plays (black and Hispanic cast). Office comedy/ drama. A lil preachy, but, pretty good.

Don't see it if You hate the "N" word. Office dynamics. Issues with gentrification, specifically Harlem. Cussing. Slavery references & hating "the man".

See it if You enjoy ensemble acting. Story reminds us that at some point colleagues who rise to manager positions go from us to "them." You know them.

Don't see it if You don't like dramas about the working classes and the issues influencing their ability to rise to success.

See it if Good cast , relevant story but COP Out ending. Humorous.

Don't see it if Noise level and static unnecessarily high. Creative idea that was overdone.

See it if you seek believable conflict between the characters, but

Don't see it if you expect a realistic ending. Mouthing epithets is not a way forward any more than "Just say No" was an answer 30 years ago.

See it if lower working class struggle, sex, race and class issues

Don't see it if dislike the above

See it if you enjoy a fast-pace talking serious-comedic play about office politics in a small environment

Don't see it if you're offended by certain language

See it if you like smart, character-driven plays about contemporary life; if you like superlative work by charismatic cast (w/awesome projections)

Don't see it if you can't w/stylized interstitials &/or new plays that are still slightly overwritten; if you are not entertained by workplace anxieties

See it if You like a new show with great effects, good acting, set in Harlem - what happens when a peer is promoted to manager. Resonant ,compelling

Don't see it if You don't like new plays in small theatres about with attitude about race and the man. Or flashing lights. Thanks

See it if You have an interest in seeing power struggles in the service industry. Racial stereotypes play a big role in this production.

Don't see it if You are not interested in the plight of the working man or woman

Also Interesting interactions between the characters in the play. You get a real feel for the difficulties these workers face.... Read more Read less

See it if All I can say about this show is that it's dope.

Don't see it if There's no reason to not see this show. See this show.

Also Great script, great set design, great acting, and a really relevant and timely message without being preachy. The show doesn't get tied up in a neat bow. You leave this show feeling engaged in a way that makes you want to challenge this system where those on top get to put the screws to everyone else.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to be entertained but you want some meat on the bone. Funny, realistic look at dead end jobs in Harlem.

Don't see it if You have trouble with understanding street lingo, and don't care about marginalized populations.

See it if you enjoy well written plays that tackle social issues while also telling an entertaining story

Don't see it if you prefer lighter plays

See it if you want smart, provocative, engrossing, new work done by powerful, hilarious actors in an expertly-staged and sharply-designed production.

Don't see it if you hated RASHEEDA SPEAKING; this play has shades of that one, but is grittier and more erratic (in great, realistic ways, in my opinion).

See it if your interested in a contemporary story that's easy to digest and clever at the same time

Don't see it if your looking for a more classic theatre without urban language

See it if You want a entertaining, well acted & thought provoking show that exposes you to aspects of real life you may not know.

Don't see it if You don't want to see shows that expose you to life outside of your normal bubble.

See it if You enjoy strong realistic plays that are very in your face.

Don't see it if The script is the weakest part of it.

See it if You like unconventional theater delivered in ghetto vernacular...no holding back in down to earth interaction and telling it like it is.

Don't see it if You need a traditional stage where you easedrop on the action. Here, you feel caught in the middle from your still comfy seats.

Also The acting is energetic and appropriately loud. Language might turn some people off, but it feels real as do the problems of people marginalized by circumstances beyond their control, just trying to get by.... Read more Read less

See it if you're into stories about working people

Don't see it if you don't care about the issues of the middle or lower class

See it if You're interested in seeing/understanding the sacrifices people have to make and how it affects friendships.

Don't see it if You're tired of hearing about American struggles.