How To Be Safe

See it if Very entertaining and to the point. Great actresses. Moving theme.

Don't see it if It's a small production. Sets are clever but set changes are a little bit long.

See it if You like female driven shows. Both women do a great job in their roles.

Don't see it if You dislike smaller productions. Set was unattractive & minimal but made sense for this somewhat gritty story.

See it if You're interested in or want a look at a some problem that receive very little attention; agoraphobia; anxiety; addiction; anger and women.

Don't see it if You have to have a polished show. This is done on a shoe string. Go for the content. The acting is decent enough and it's interesting sets.

See it if you are interested in womens' mental health issues, a well written story of two women who compliment each other and find wholeness together.

Don't see it if you want a fast moving drama with lots of glitz; aren't interested in characters with mental problems; prefer musicals.

Also I felt that the lengthy scene changes were detracting and unnecessary. One could certainly feel the pain of these two women via the insightful writing. This show has promise, but needs fleshing out.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a play about two women and their challenges and inner demons and how they help each other with those demons.

Don't see it if You are not interested in a story of an agoraphobic and recovering drug addict and their inner demons.

Also These ladies had some issues and I like how they came together and helped each other. Their performance was great. The staging was interesting and I did like how the performance switched back and forth between the two. Well done.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see an interesting play that will hold your interest about real people and real problems.

Don't see it if if you only like light hearted plays, not plays that deal with dark subjects

Also The theatre group does a good job with minimal staging. The direction of the play was very well done.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy meaningful drama about real people with real problems.

Don't see it if you only like polished plays with great settings that are light hearted.

Also The direction and staging were excellent. The theatre group was able to do a lot of scene changes using simple boxes.... Read more Read less

See it if you want an exploration of mental health and how friendships can help.

Don't see it if you're not into female-centered shows (if so, get out), or not comfortable with representations of mental illness, including self-harm.

See it if You like shows that explore 2 opposite women's inner demons, needs and similarities. You like to possibly identify with character's secrets

Don't see it if You want a lighthearted romance or feel good play. You need a big theatre, don't like stairs.

See it if you like real time pieces with very relatable and flawed characters.

Don't see it if you dont enjoy watching a person deal with agoraphobia and crippling anxiety

See it if You enjoy writing that balances irreverence and empathy. Great acting and staging as well.

Don't see it if You're not interested in young work.

See it if you're interested in mental health and enjoy small productions with minimum staging but good acting.

Don't see it if you don't like small producations

See it if you like plays about mental illness that provides opportunity for female actors.

Don't see it if you expect to see a well-developed play with three-dimensional characters and seamless transitions.

See it if you want to see a show that explores the coping mechanisms of two women struggling with psychological issues. Well-written and well-acted.

Don't see it if you are not a fan of intimate theater or don't want to see a show that deals with serious mental issues, such as self-harm and agoraphobia.

See it if You support small theater companies and new plays; you'd like to see more plays exploring the subject matter of mental health

Don't see it if At 75 min. the play still felt long; scene transitions were awkward, acting at times stilted, dialogue unnatural; need to suspend disbelief

See it if You want a beautifully acted, if at times clumsily written, portrayal of mental illness

Don't see it if You're bothered by over-the-top dialogue, or want plays to have clear resolution and character development

See it if you want to see new work that is exploring the lives of emotionally damaged women in a new way.

Don't see it if if your looking established, vetted theatre and not comfortable with independent & less polished

See it if you enjoy shows that hit close to home, use simple sets and actors filling more than one role, local theatre, or slower paced shows.

Don't see it if you cannot handle topics such as mental illness or self harm, like grand productions, or want something fast-paced.

See it if you want to support a play by and about women.

Don't see it if you go to shows to see thoughtful or engaging writing.

See it if You enjoy shows that explore emotional illnesses in a way that is truthful, real, and not indulgent in the slightest. Truly beautiful work.

Don't see it if You don't like seeing dramatic theatre. Also if mental illness or rehab situations is triggering for you, maybe not. Otherwise, see it.

See it if You are interested in how people cope with their own minds & emotions or if you just like good theater - this is as good as any play on Bway

Don't see it if Mental health issues are a huge trigger for you (as opposed to a universal and shared struggle)

See it if You enjoy intimate theater with stellar actors that explores the importance of female friendships.

Don't see it if You're not ready to experience​ what it's like to have a mental health condition such as depression or agoraphobia.

See it if You want art to have conversation about anxiety, fear, addiction; unexpected ways people can help each other; also well written + performed.

Don't see it if You are looking for light fluffy theater that is more of an escape. This play has humor but not at the expense of the tougher material.

See it if You like good acting, well written play.

Don't see it if Want to see a comedy.

See it if You are a fan of the arts. The writing is amazing and the plot really hits home for so many people.

Don't see it if You are with young children. The writing is intense. Might not be appropriate for young children.