Lou

See it if you like seeing period pieces...

Don't see it if you want a fast paced show...

See it if for a confident woman philosopher attains recognition against all odd and her relationship with and influence over well-known thinkers

Don't see it if philosophical discussions are not your thing

See it if You want to see a play based on real characters that is very thoughtful and well written.

Don't see it if You are not able to think carefully about the production.

Also This was so interesting on so many levels, and the information was not spoon-fed to us.... Read more Read less

See it if You like well-acted, interesting, small productions.

Don't see it if You aren’t into small productions or serious subject matter.

Also I almost didn’t see the door down the stairs which was the entrance to this little theater. In retrospect, the small sign with the show’s name should have tipped me off. They have $2 wine from Trader Joe’s that you can bring in and general admission seating.

I really liked this show. They had my attention from the start and kept me engaged throughout. The female actors were all very talented and I appreciated that they also took on the male roles. I knew very little about our heroine and her life, and agree with some of the other reviews about the sentimentality and melodramatic tendencies of this production. And yet, while the intellectual discussions were riveting, it was the chemistry between Lou and her suitors, and watching the female actors take on masculine roles that had me mesmerized.... Read more Read less

See it if You like period plays based on real people-especially little known, significant ones.

Don't see it if You don't like seeing shows in very small places with limited resources. They did, however make very good use of the limited props they had.

Also I googled Lou (Andreas-Salome) during intermission to find out more about her & see how closely the script was following her real life. Very interesting.... Read more Read less

See it if ...you like interesting, well-acted theater with a troupe who knows how to make a big story work a tiny space.

Don't see it if ...you dislike discourse of psychology, though it's more about the personal and professional life and times of the lead character.

Also Huge kudos are deserved for all the actresses, some of whom portrayed the male notables of the day. A quibble: wished one 'r two of the highbrow debates were a bit dumbed down for me. ;-)... Read more Read less

See it if You want to be challenged, think about gender roles and courtship, learn about some really interesting personalities

Don't see it if You want something fluffy and simple