Heartless Bastard

See it if a compromise with partners 88 and my 70. Some Jerry Lewis type scenes A real problem re: heart replacement. Expectations play a role.

Don't see it if One of us was ready for old time comedy and one was not. One wonders though how a person with a need for a heart might view it.

See it if you are in for insane portrayals of doctors and nurses around a transplant-changing personality with some good acting and minimal staging.

Don't see it if you cannot juxtapose unrealistic sex and comedy with the seriousness of medical and psychological change among multiple characters.

See it if you have a free evening and want to be mildly entertained; a very predictable plot has been done before; over-the-top comedic performances

Don't see it if you want a show with a new twist; you don't mind sexy scenes which have no reason to be there; you don't mind stupid out-of-place comedy

See it if you like experimental works in small spaces with low production values.

Don't see it if you're looking for a cogent plot or a message that hasn't been done many times before.

Also There's the kernel of a good idea here, but it doesn't quite gel, and the ending is muddled.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a very community theater type show here in the city

Don't see it if you are looking for anything professional.

Also There was nothing good about this play and it all starts with the playwright. It is a very poorly written piece of theater. I don't understand how anyone would like this.
I was thinking if this play were done with the best actors and best set would be any better? The answer is no. It was always very annoying that if you sat close to the sound booth you could hear the people in the booth calling out the sound cues. Just unprofessional all around.... Read more Read less

See it if you like to ponder who we are and how and if transplanted organs may impact us.

Don't see it if You expect a mature script. Play seemed somewhat incomplete with lots of ideas not fully fleshed out resulting in trite characters.

See it if you like dark comedy. The acting is over the top but it works.

Don't see it if the topic of heartless people mixed with heart transplants as comedy is not for you.

See it if You want to see a play that will make you laugh. You want to see a few of the actors play several parts and do it well.

Don't see it if You don't like simple staging. You don't want to laugh. You are not interested in someone who is heartless, gets a new heart and changes.

See it if You like the idea that a transplanted organ may bring the donor's spirit with it.

Don't see it if You don't care for lots of screaming and unnecessary sexual content that just distracts from the story.

Also There's at least one movie that is pretty much the same concept. Lots of screaming talk - I get character frustrations, but a bit excessive on this small of a stage. The doctor/nurse sex scenes were completely unnecessary and off-putting to be honest.... Read more Read less

See it if you like farces, silly plots and stereotyped characters with some humor and good acting.

Don't see it if you like shows that have realistic perceptive characterizations and plots that provide substance for interesting analysis.

See it if You have a friend in the show.

Don't see it if You want to see a well written script. You care about the plot being interesting, not "wtf" every few minutes.

See it if You want a fast-paced play that leaves you with some interesting questions and views of life. Also some over-the-top fun performances.

Don't see it if Classic stories with everything tied up in the end.

See it if you enjoy fast-paced, thought-provoking dramas in small theatres, or enjoy good acting (leads, particularly) and interesting stories.

Don't see it if You can't take whirlwind twists in storylines, or don't like small theatres and minimalistic productions.

See it if You like small, intimate plays, with good acting, slightly-off accents, who persevere, in spite of technical difficulties; lighting board

Don't see it if Didn't work for my performance; maybe it would've been better. The concept was good, but, could've been better executed. Overall "okay"!

See it if you want a few laughs and enjoy a silly, humorous story involving inept doctors and unscrupulous business people.

Don't see it if you're offended by some profanity and sexual situations. you want a realist story line

See it if you like silly plays with good and amusing acting.

Don't see it if you want a sophisticated, meaningful play with interesting staging and scenery.

See it if The cast is stellar. The leads are very engaging in this quick play about a rather careless person getting a heart of substance.

Don't see it if I wasn't wild about the last pivotal scene taking place in complete darkness. I call that radio.

See it if you'd like to support the arts, eclectic theater, and artists honing their craft.

Don't see it if you'd prefer a big broadway production.

Also the actors playing barry and lorna were good. the others were a bit annoying. the show's concept is good, it just wasn't fleshed out properly. because of this, the show felt soooo long.

as an aside, i really do wish small theaters with general seating would institute a seating policy. people who are tall or who have big heads should be required to sit in the back rows. you know who you are, so think about the people sitting behind you. this has totally nothing to do with the show, but it was annoying sitting behind a tall, floppy headed guy.... Read more Read less

See it if an abstract and a bit absurd take on a serious topic is to your liking

Don't see it if you don't like your plays being too eccentric

See it if you are not looking for flaws and can simply find some enjoyment from an absurd show

Don't see it if you are easily offended and don't like loose ends

See it if If shows that take a wrong turn and follow it unwaveringly towards disaster entertain you this is for you

Don't see it if Yelling inane dialog, nonsensical plots and characters with no substance disappoint you

See it if you like jim's writing and collin's talent. they are both exceptional.

Don't see it if you don't like slapstick revenge on physicians

See it if You don't care about the writing and acting The writing needs major help.

Don't see it if If you are inclined to good writing, plot, directing, acting.

See it if you like exposure to the intriguing work of new dramatists interpreted by an excellent group of actors.

Don't see it if you are not interested by novel drama that is based on a good idea but does not quite manage to build a cohesive whole.

See it if you're receptive to a fast-moving mixture of comical farce and heartfelt drama about a transplant character transformation. Great acting !

Don't see it if you're turned off by vulgar language, irreligious dialogues, and comical sexual episodes intermixed with a very serious health issue.

Also The performance by Barbra Wengard as Lorna Lazaretto, the widow of the heart donor, is a must-see. She literally steals the show from a very good cast of actors.

The show is very fast-paced with multiple twists and turns and energizing music at times. The staging is simple but effective. The theater is small and intimate.

The play is very clever in combining slapstick comedy with very intense, poignant drama. The character transformation after the heart-transplant is a bit unbelievable but it's clear that this play was not really meant to be realistic. It is nonetheless very entertaining and conducive to a fun, enjoyable evening.... Read more Read less