PLAY!

See it if You want a silly experience and don’t care about story or text. Be ready to play and dance.

Don't see it if You like the script to matter. It was muddied by the movement. You dislike participation (about 50% is interactive).

See it if you appreciate masterful dance coupled with thoughtful poetry, philosophy, psychology, and audience participation in an intimate spare space

Don't see it if you prefer plays with extensive dialog, more than solo casts, complex sets and costumes, multiple acts, linear plots, not breaking 4th wall

Also Jonathan is talented and passionate about his art, theme, and connection to his audience, a natural arts educator as well as performer.... Read more Read less

See it if If you are interested in the concept of playtime and how our society views it. The audience interaction is very gentle. It’s a small space.

Don't see it if If you prefer a more traditional plot, or zero aud. participation. I was hoping the show was longer.

Also If you do like to move, I would go barefoot in the space as you sit down. They let you take shoes off or keep them on. Very flexible.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy interacting with theatre.

Don't see it if You are very shy. You prefer linear stories

See it if you are looking for (or don't mind) a 1/2 solo performance and 1/2 participatory experience

Don't see it if you want a traditional theatrical experience; you don't want to get up and act a fool with strangers (even though you should!)

See it if You are open to an abstract production and are not afraid to interact

Don't see it if You want a direct performance or feel uncomfortable with participating

Also This is a very smart piece with a lot more potential. The beginning felt a bit clunky to me, but once it gained momentum I was very engaged. Ultimately, I left in good spirits and very reflective on today's social landscape.... Read more Read less

See it if You are interested in dance theatre and want to see Jonathan Matthews absolutely slay some ribbons

Don't see it if You want a very traditional theatrical experience

See it if You like immersive theater that is NOT scary.

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

See it if You have an open-mind and are comfortable with being touched by strangers with your consent.

Don't see it if If you have no sense of humor and will freak out if a stranger touches you with your consent.

See it if you want a break from everyday stress and enjoy thinking big about daily thoughts and can let loose and PLAY.

Don't see it if You're looking for serious or drama or linear or passive

See it if you enjoy movement centered pieces performed by a delightfully charming, engaging dancer/actor and audience participation in fun play time.

Don't see it if prefer a play with clearly defined plots and character development and don't enjoy audience participation.