The Potomac Theatre Project revives Cecil Philip Taylor's drama, which examines Nazi Germany and asks how did a nation go mad? How were normal people transformed into brutes, devoid of ordinary humanity? More…
Set in Germany as Hitler rises to power, 'Good' takes place partly inside the mind of a 'good' man: Professor John Halder. Unconsciously, this well-meaning scholar is slowly led into participating in the hell that was the Holocaust. Performed in repertory with 'No End of Blame.'
See it if you like historical drama. This one with an interesting twist. It scared me on a deep level to see how easily people rationalize their hate.
Don't see it if you're a Trump supporter. You will not like how your kind is portrayed. They get it spot on perfect.
See it if We expected more as we were thrilled with the No End Of Blame production at the matinee. Still some great acting.
Don't see it if your are not in the mood to see a sometimes confusing of a well acted moral problem for the protagonist in Nazi Germany.
See it if you want to see a really bad production of a really excellent play. Fortunately, I saw the original so I know how bad this is.
Don't see it if your taste in theatre is above rank amateurism. Some of the actors in this play teach acting. Oy!
See it if You like timely intense drama.
Don't see it if You are looking for something fluffy.
See it if Interested in history dealing with pre war Germany with the rise of Hitler.
Don't see it if You have little interest in politics and how things effect people to make strange choices.
See it if you want a thinking piece about humanity that requires some concentration to see the underlying character development and implications
Don't see it if some confusing elements
See it if You enjoy shows that have a historical and/or political lean. It is thought-provoking and a little disconcerting.
Don't see it if You go to the theatre for light, escapist comedies.
See it if you like great acting and fictional stories based in history
Don't see it if can't deal with storylines about the holocaust
See it if you like strong drama about the holocaust. Creative staging and the lead actor is strong in the role. The play moves you.
Don't see it if stories about the holocaust trouble you. You have to stay focused to fully understand the through-line.
See it if / The play succeeds in putting you in the shoes of someone whose life choices seem unfathomable. It sneaks up on you in a good way.
Don't see it if you want something short and sweet, or escapist. This show purposely keeps you firmly in our current political climate and doesn't let go.
See it if Great acting, interesting&unique scene setup, war themes, plays w music, but not musicals, great costuming, deep thinking, profound plays
Don't see it if You don't like war reminders, scenes of Nazis & Holocaust turn your stomach (that was a touch scene to watch), current event relevance.
See it if You enjoy smart, relevant, well acted and directed theatre.
Don't see it if You aren't up for delving deep into important issues and where our nation fits into the puzzle.
See it if You like historical plays about how "good" people become monsters because of politics Scary and relevant today. Great direction and staging
Don't see it if You want excellent acting and a sympathetic main character who has depth. Never a surprise about the story. Dialogue at times pretentious.