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See it if you'd like a gay love story w/imaginary magic tricks. Clever premise wears thin. Non-linear plot gets confusing. Moving, but manipulative.

Don't see it if you want full char devt (lover is a blur). Some aud particpn. Distracting costume. Hill annoys a bit. Script slow in parts. Theatrical piece

See it if On the surface, the magician is trying to save her lover; underneath she is trying to find herself. Her illusions represent her facade.

Don't see it if You don’t enjoy multi-level character development stories, where a lot of the action is a subconscious struggle. You don’t like solo plays.

See it if Megan Hill's bravado performance carries this solo drama /performance piece over its rough patches Drama's message moves stealthily over you

Don't see it if Magician/tricks up the sleeve motif can only carry drama so far; story line while very potent becomes one-note Certain detachment in writing

See it if innovative solo performances interest you. Plot, theme and performance meld in a uniquely creative way. Originality and pathos nice combo.

Don't see it if you dislike magic, one women shows or plays that challenge your ability to think about the intersection of reality, theater and life.

See it if you want to see Megan Hill's excellent and absorbing "magic" in Act I.

Don't see it if you don't want to show that devolves rather than grows as it goes on

Also someday Megan Hill is going to get a show fully worthy of her talent. I could see every one of her magic "tricks".

Skillman's use of a stereotypical "strawman" to create the final crisis is the "safe" thing to do and "safe" is usually never good in a play... Read more Read less

See it if You like solo shows. You are interested in pieces about relationships, family, LGBTQ life, personal growth.

Don't see it if You demand high-end production values -- though the lighting and sound design, while simple, are quite effective.

Also Megan Hill is a talented performer!

See it if This one-woman show starts out like a rather silly magic act, but soon builds and builds in emotional power that leaves you very moved.

Don't see it if If you really dislike solo pieces regardless of worth; but I think you'd be making a mistake to miss this one.

See it if You enjoy one-person shows that explore loss and Queer issues.

Don't see it if You don't like a lot of narration, if you want something lighthearted, or large-scale

Also The reason my score isn't higher is mainly because I don't like shows with a lot of narration. And while I liked the idea of framing the story as a magic show, I don't think it was executed as well as it could have been. Megan Hill is very good - she's very physically expressive, and manages to hit both the comedic and serious notes. Jessi Hill's direction makes strong use of a small, empty space.... Read more Read less

See it if You are OPEN to a testament to the power of love as told by a magician of words and ideas and images.

Don't see it if You’re not interested in seeing how Crystal Skillman elevates the one person show format to create a profoundly moving event.

See it if you like one-person shows, shows that are unpredictable and about heartfelt, honest human experiences.

Don't see it if You are bored by one-person shows.

See it if you like a good one woman show with an enchanting, powerful actress, beautiful poetry, and a story with great depth of feeling

Don't see it if You expect spectacle or an expensive backing to your art

See it if Hill's performance is superb. Riveting & complex. Definitely an artist to follow. Great touching & completely absorbing writing. Time flies.

Don't see it if You can't follow a couple of separate threads moving at the same time. Not a fan of solo performances.

See it if Outstanding writing & acting. Megan Hill is captivating and takes you on an emotional journey- I was very impressed with her performance

Don't see it if You dislike 1-person shows

See it if One woman show about finding love and its taking away from her.

Don't see it if No magic in show, not funny

See it if You’re a very close friend of the author or would like to be.

Don't see it if If you have something else to do.

See it if you appreciate experimental, solo acting, no set but well written drama with novel device/use of sound, insightful albeit trite resolution

Don't see it if you would not enjoy 75 continuous min. drama of lesbian relationships/homophobic violence/death, little comic relief, solo play with no set

Also The fake magic magic metaphor is ingenious but the play drones on past the attention spans of many in the audience and the personality of the second lesbian seems unlikeable and unrelatable to this straight theatre lover.... Read more Read less

See it if Want to grieve and to be sad during very talented performance

Don't see it if Expect comedy and fun, do not want to share someone's sadness. Need plot not mix and match. Bright lights affect your vision

See it if If you can overcome a bit of a confusing plot this is a very engaging show. Terrific acting.

Don't see it if Confusion would turn you off to some great acting

See it if you want a one person show

Don't see it if you think you are going to see a magic show - THERE IS NO MAGIC

Also Advertised as a magician does a myriad of tricks for our entertainment... Wrong. There are no magic tricks just pantomimes of magic tricks.
Maybe this is a good show, a lot of work went into the presentation - but when you suggest that there is going to be magic THERE SHOULD BE MAGIC. I would never have gone to this show if I had known that there was no magic (oh, yeah, she pulls a large kerchief from her chest at the end).
Big disappointment.... Read more Read less

See it if Solo piece that focuses on aftermath of homophobic hate crime. A play about passage, trauma and coping mechanisms told heartfelt & tender

Don't see it if If solo shows are not your cuppa tea