Karen Finley: Unicorn Gratitude Mystery

See it if you enjoy social commentary with a whimsical bent. There are some lovely moments but not quite as many as I had hoped for.

Don't see it if you are expecting chocolate sauce.

See it if You like intelligent performance art.

Don't see it if You object to raunchy or political humor.

See it if you can endure a really tough, cynical, satirical, profane presentation of the state of American values both today and yesterday;

Don't see it if you are politically naive ( especially if under 40); can't face American superficiality, faults & skewed values; you believe in "magic"

See it if you are a Karen Finley fan.

Don't see it if you dislike the experimental and the avante-garde.

Also This was easily the least enjoyable show I've seen in decades. I would describe it as a 1960's poetry reading performed by a deranged lunatic -- and not the good kind. Much of the audience did seem to enjoy the show -- but after the show the performer greeted these people warmly and called them by name, so I assume they were longtime fans.... Read more Read less

See it if You're a Karen Finlay fanatic. I've seen (and loved) her before, but the night I saw this, it was not a focused, riviting memorable show.

Don't see it if Youre expecting another home run by her. Also, this is performance art-do not expect the usual 1 woman show. This challenges-but disappoints

See it if you like performance art & want to see "the Queen of Performance Art" in her new show. Finley does stream-of-consciousness like no one else.

Don't see it if you like linear text, plot or character driven performance. Or if you are a Republican.

See it if You like performance art. If over the top takes on the election entertain you. If you like Karen Findlay it is a great example of style.

Don't see it if If you like subtlety, are offended by sexual content or making fun of candidates. You find loud, over the top comedy difficult.

Also I personally am not that intrigued by this style of performance so to be fair she is an excellent performance artist if that is your interest. It is a very good venue for this style of show and the audience seemed very intrigued and enthusiastic.... Read more Read less

See it if You like mostly funny, intense, political is personal and personal is political standup/performance.

Don't see it if You are looking for a plot driven story, this is stand up performance. That it was mostly read from her script can be off-putting.

See it if you like-performance art-solo shows-performers taking on various roles-stand up comedy-poetry readings-political commentaries

Don't see it if you want-character development-three dimensional characters-a plot/story-an elaborate set design-an overarching theme/moral

See it if You want to experience one of the all-time great performance artists as she takes on the election and more.

Don't see it if You can't handle a sharp and unflattering critique of your candidate or don't like strong language or sexual imagery.

See it if Provocative, edgy comedy dealing with political subjects.

Don't see it if You like more mainstream entertainment and are offended or bothered by sexual topics.

See it if You want to someone else's view of our current political climate.

Don't see it if You're not okay with profanity or if you're uncomfortable with people talking about sex.

See it if you like political performance

Don't see it if you don't like agitprop performance art

See it if you can think outside the box!

Don't see it if you're square!

See it if you want to experience a living legend.

Don't see it if if you aren't flexible!