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See it if You want a thoughtful show on self reflection. Funny and a smart script. The minimal staging works.

Don't see it if You prefer big productions.

See it if If you like different stories woven together into one. A big cast working nicely with a small stage.

Don't see it if If you dont want to think and just want the entertainment given too you.

See it if 3 touching vignettes about the value of a person's life. The stories join up at the end. I liked the theme of the "little" moments.

Don't see it if You don't like a lot of sentimentality. Some preaching at the audience. Bare bones production.

See it if you enjoy thought provoking theater - here six actors and one musician hit the highs and lows everyone experiences in life.

Don't see it if you are looking for a linear play - here the action rotates among the interactions of three "couples" as they deal with life.

See it if avant guard productions with spiritual overtones appeal. This is an interesting experimental piece done with folding chairs and a few props.

Don't see it if you require linear plot lines. Some of the relationships between the characters are not well delineated.

See it if You want a tight, powerful story about the seemingly random moments of a life. You like plays in a puzzle format you need to piece together.

Don't see it if You want a light comedy. You want to know everything up front & not do any thinking to work things out. You don't like intimate staging.

See it if Three stories that connect, and can make you think about life.

Don't see it if you want a long story or cut and die story.

See it if You like shows where you get to feel very tender moments

Don't see it if You’re not into festival type shows. Minimal set, very black box

Also I’m a big fan of live music. I was a little annoyed with the guitar playing during the preshow. But when it was pulled back it fit in perfect with the show. I could not imagine this show without the guitar. I thought all of the acting was really good and the cast worked really well together.
There were a few nice moments but it didn’t tug at my heart hard enough or long enough... Read more Read less

See it if you like fine acting, non-linear plots, little dialog, much musing about difficulties dealing with homosexuality & effects on others.

Don't see it if you dislike non-traditional plays with little dialog & long, somewhat cliched, monologues about suffering & coping with homosexuality.

See it if You want to experience the best of theater & the emotional response to joy, laughter, sadness & hope. A moving play that will stay with you

Don't see it if You don’t like Off-Off Broadway and a bare stage.

Also The play truly touched me by hitting every rare emotion. Kudos to the actors, director & playwright.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a play about the problems of being gay or marrying a gay person.

Don't see it if You want to see a play that has great staging and sets.

See it if you love plays about the human experience and our connection to each other. One of the BEST play I've seen this year. Leaves you overwhelmed

Don't see it if you need a full glitzy production. Life death and everything in between seen in a funny, beautifully profound way. It ain't easy being gay.

See it if you favor plays based on true stories, or the complications of being gay

Don't see it if you want more than a simple stage and expect something more moving about the topic of death and the trials of life

Also The guitar player was very good and helped the play move along. The actors changed stories very well when the sound/signal told them and the audience that it was time to switch emphasis.

There were a few tender moments but they did not last long nor were they memorable or profound. The script was dull.

I saw this show at the Soho Playhouse in NYC in Dec 2019.... Read more Read less

See it if You like "message" plays, you are a fan of fringe theater, you like seeing hard-working actors, you enjoy trying to figure things out

Don't see it if you want a logical drama, you want a comedy, you want professional production values

Also I had trouble relating to some of the stories and the pat ending. "Don't feel guilty" and "enjoy the moment" seemed a bit of a cliche.... Read more Read less

See it if You like bare bones productions that use non traditional storytelling.

Don't see it if You want a straight forward linear play.

Also The play has some lovely moments. But at times tends to sink into over-sentimentality. The ensemble works well together and each has nice solo moments.... Read more Read less

See it if Fringe gem; 6 actors all have their moments; Strong lead & brilliant ensemble; Live BGM is so fitting; Smart writing by a young playwright;

Don't see it if Soho Playhouse’s mainstage functions at its best, change of light&sound creates an underwater experience; Death&mourning, heavy topic;

See it if you enjoy a Fringe Encores show that tries hard

Don't see it if you will not enjoy a show which leaves you with many questions

See it if Interesting and thought-provoking play regarding six individuals experiencing hardships and seeking a favorable solution

Don't see it if You do not enjoy thought-provoking theater. well done in all regards in addition to keeping an eye out for a wonderful young playwright.

Also This is the third production I've seen from The Fringe Encore series. I enjoyed every one of them immensely and will be watching for future Productions in the future. I also would like to add I've seen numerous shows at the Soho Playhouse and I've yet to be disappointed. Always a pleasant and thought-provoking experience. If I had to find one flaw it would be that they didn't have programs for all three Fringe encore shows that I attended... Read more Read less

See it if You are looking for a play deals with loss and finding your true self.

Don't see it if You want something big and flashy with a complex plot.

Also Lovely small production. Well staged and performed. Nicely written, but even at 55 minutes can be a bit repetitive at times.... Read more Read less

See it if You like small shows that blend humor and pathos.

Don't see it if You're looking for a linear plotline.

Also A nice small show that at times is funny and times deep. The main story could use more focus, sometimes to felt like it was taking a backseat to the side stories.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to be challenged as well as entertained.

Don't see it if you prefer linear, traditional theater.

Also Lot's of interacting story lines. Lots of meaningful dialog disguised as banter. Lots to absorb. BUT not random - controlled chaos. Very professionally done.... Read more Read less

See it if YOu like a moving drama done in vignettes. A very personally told story.

Don't see it if YOu need a strong plot or don't like personal stories

See it if Like a large cast on a small stage with quick and very entertaining presentation with great writing.

Don't see it if If you were looking for rewards for additional Broadway show

See it if You want a heartfelt story about living your best life. Endearing collage of three stories, cleverly woven together by an engaging narrator.

Don't see it if You don't want to put together the puzzle pieces of the story, which only presents as much as it needs to in the moment.

Also My first fringe experience, and a very positive one. For only being an hour long, the story left a lasting impression, and the script feels very polished. The main character, played by Robert Pigott, is extremely captivating (and engaging), and expertly leads the audience through the journey which results in a revelation, and an important message - to cherish and make the most out of every moment.... Read more Read less