Inanimate

See it if I found this lovely story both moving and eye-opening. It made me ponder how distinctive and special each person can be.

Don't see it if You don’t have an open mind for unusual sexuality. You don’t have a soft spot for romance.

See it if You like cutting edge plays and are open to learning about an unusual form of sexual attraction. The Flea Theatre is in its new home.

Don't see it if You like conventional love stories and linear plots. Do not like small, intimate theaters.

Also The Flea Theater has moved into its new building on Thomas Street. Their resident company called The Bats is terrific in this play. It is a difficult play to stage, and the direction is perfect. The less you know beforehand the better, until you go and see it for yourself.
I am always excited to see the new productions. Some of them are a little strange, but this one really hits the mark. While you were there, please visit the restrooms, which are a little shocking to some of the older set.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a clever play about sexual attraction to inanimate objects, in a fine production in the Flea Theater's new building.

Don't see it if you are uncomfortable with offbeat sexuality and don't like plays with rough edges.

Also The production is topnotch with a fine cast, great costumes and sensitive direction. There's a subplot that doesn't work very well.... Read more Read less

See it if you’ll enjoy strong, consistent performances and smart, economical production design even if the play's intentions aren't 100% clear

Don't see it if you want to be able to explain to someone else the meaning of what you saw; you don’t want to feel very conservative in your theater tastes

Also This show’s likeable and funny—but I wish I knew what we were laughing at. Is this literally about objectum sexuality? Or a critique of materialism? A coming of age/coming out metaphor? You might think you’re cool with ambiguity now, but Inanimate tends to make you feel like you’re not fully in on the joke. But technical expertise saves the experience from frustration: great performances from the entire cast, especially the lead; the cohesive set and costumes are perfect Podunk dinginess; the floor lamp and the can opener deliver great dialogue.

A linear plot, proscenium stage space (this isn’t an immersion show), and no fourth wall breaking or affected monologues...but Inanimate still felt like the opposite of a traditional play. “Quirky” doesn’t do it justice. This show will challenge you!... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy edgy theater that helps you care about and understand people on the fringe.

Don't see it if you object to watching a play about non-traditional forms of sexual attraction.

Also In its new home the Flea still never fails to disappoint.

See it if You have a taste for the offbeat. The unusual story follows a coming of age tale for one of alternative sexuality.

Don't see it if You were thinking weird might be wonderful. It is different, but awfully normal too, and there seems to be no magic about it.

See it if You are interested in convincing portrayals of alternate love choices.

Don't see it if You need all your plot lines to go somewhere or if you want your plays fully formed; alternate sexualities turn you off.

Also The play's strength centers on creating a believable, convincing lifestyle outside the mainstream. It's core is really about the generosity of love and self-acceptance.... Read more Read less

See it if 1st of all, the "New Flea" is awesome; beautiful & gender-neutral bathrooms! This play is not for the close-minded. 90-min, refreshing topic

Don't see it if Alternative sexuality, cussing, darkness, small town, otherness, etc are all displayed here. A tough subject matter handled delicately.

See it if you will enjoy a unique piece of theater involving a subject you might not be aware of; you like seeing talented young performers

Don't see it if you would be uncomfortable with a play that centers around object sexuality, involves a gay character, and such.

See it if You like small, well-acted, story-driven productions that challenge norms. A beautiful play about finding out and accepting who you are

Don't see it if You are uncomfortable with anything outside the norm, with stories about sexuality or finding yourself. GA, but front row long/accessible

Also Lead actress an amazing talent to keep an eye on. All supporting actors strong as well... Read more Read less

See it if for an unconventional and amusing take on the inanimate world

Don't see it if offbeat topics might not be your cup of tea

See it if You like non-straightforward plays about esoteric subjects performed by enthusiastic young actors with great gusto

Don't see it if You are not entertained by the examination of odd human behavior and have trouble following intricate plots.

See it if From the writing to the brilliant actors to the tech... this is as perfect as off-off-Broadway gets. Ingenious, thought-provoking & FUNNY!

Don't see it if you lack even an ounce of tolerance for any sexual orientation other than whatever you consider normative. This is about TOLERANCE!

Also What an exciting and brilliant way for The Flea to christen its new theatre building! Congrats to the Flea on its new space!... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see theatre as it should be: risky, thought-provoking, and well-acted. A truly fantastic production and show.

Don't see it if You don't like smaller theatre experiences and aren't open-minded about sexuality.

See it if You wanna support young theatre.

Don't see it if Save for the interesting take on dialogue with inanimate objects, the writing is pretty bland.

Also Great performances from the man who plays Kevin and Erica, the sister, struggling with a text that doesn't have much going on.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see something weird, different and challenging. You like unconventional love stories.

Don't see it if you'd be frustrated by an inconsistent tone wishing you to take this issue seriously in the midst of broad, over-the-top acting and staging.

See it if delightful premise, very enthusiastic staging and acting, nicely self-aware and manages to stay both ironic and unobtrusively romantic.

Don't see it if you want a completely PC treatment of the subject of alternative sexuality.

Also I can't know the playwright's intention but the end result serves just the right mix of lightly satirizing our obsession with sexual variations while fully embracing their diversity. The scene with making love to a sign post is both laugh out funny and absolutely sincere.... Read more Read less

See it if explorations of alternative sexualities interest you. If you like a good coming-of-age story with a totally unique twist.

Don't see it if you have trouble understanding/sympathizing with people with alternative lifestyles, desires, sexualities, or ways of being.

Also The play was slow to start for me. I had trouble getting into it at first, but in the last 40 minutes it really grabbed me and I walked away with a huge smile on my face feeling completely satisfied—much the way the main character must feel after a night with Dee.... Read more Read less

See it if You appreciate creativity and fine acting.

Don't see it if You don't like quirky.

See it if You enjoy quirky characterization

Don't see it if You're allergic to twee

See it if You're ready for an accepting world and a new understanding of sexuality

Don't see it if You want commercial theater lights & music

See it if You like shows balancing comedy and vulnerability; you think your love life is hard...

Don't see it if You're uncomfortable with diverse sexuality; you cannot relate to dysfunctional family relations

See it if You appreciate good writing and creative acting.

Don't see it if You have no compassion or a closed mind.

See it if you want a positive experience that will stretch your mind

Don't see it if you don't like "weird"

See it if you like to be entertained, challenged, enlightened, experience emotions form frustration to anger to delight, be inspired

Don't see it if you're a dud