Natalie Menna × 3

See it if You follow Natalie Menna as a playwrite, you want a night of off off Broadway in a small venue, can laugh at narcissism, great acting

Don't see it if you are seeking lengthier plays, want something meatier or want one plays vs. 3 shorter ones

Also The first two plays of this trio were very short - more like sketches. Pause was intriguing until the last line. Wha?? As annoying as the character was in the 3rd and longest play, she was compelling to watch. We all know someone like her and some of us have been her at some point in our lives... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy sharp, insightful comedies.

Don't see it if You don't enjoy clever dialogue and don't tolerate critical insights about society.

Also Really enjoyed these three short plays. Well written, fast paced and very funny. All three shorts were well acted and great comedic timing. Insightful and funny at the same time is a rare combination.... Read more Read less

See it if You have half a brain and don't mind using it.

Don't see it if You resent listening to what's being said (Natalie Menna writes the best dialog in decades.)

Also "Montana" skewers a narcissist actor on the Hollywood red carpet
on his way in to pick up his Oscar.

The central character of "Hiroshi-Me, Me, Me" (Roberta) dissects her narcissistic self for our amusement -- and to the title character's extreme discomfort.

"Pause" portrays the breakup of a May-December marriage over the check at a Chinese restaurant. Adam is right. Pinter might have written this.... Read more Read less

See it if You haven't seen Natalie Menna's plays before. See if you have seen Natalie's plays before. These are pearls.

Don't see it if you can't laugh at narcissism.

Also The three plays triangulate each a different narcissist. "Pause" could've been written by Pinter. "Montana" takes down the Hollywood celebrity and awards ceremonies. "Hiroshi-Me, Me, Me" allows the GF from H*** to dismantle herself in realistic terms as well as farce. Brilliant writing, filled to the fullest by the clever casts.... Read more Read less