Providence, Rhode Island

See it if Trying to be way too much. I was rooting for the actors, but the piece itself is convoluted, hard to follow and too long. I've seen worse.

Don't see it if You don't like shows in development (or seem to be). Need a clear story and characters. Or if you don't like pancakes. (that's what I said)

See it if you like adventurous theater-going. This is fast-paced, inventive, and mystifying, and performed at all times with commitment by the cast.

Don't see it if you need to fully understand what you're watching. I didn't, but somehow still enjoyed it anyway. Also, there's a plot-related treat bonus.

See it if you like young writers' voices, spirited, imaginative, easily interactive, in-progress work, interesting staging & fun performances.

Don't see it if you dislike experimental theater, incohesive storytelling, somewhat mandated audience participation, pancakes, and dancing.

Also there is A LOT going on in this show - as if the play has just discovered genre bending, plus it's still figuring out if it wants to be a play, or a novel, or a collection of short stories, or a dream on stage. it tries very earnestly to make the audience relate to its unfocused narrative; unfortunately some of the "universalisms" used to create this sense of involvement tend to slip into cliches, and the most interesting, freshest parts of the show made me wish i could read that book instead... this is a delightfully messy, potentially brilliant work in progress, which for all its flaws left me in a wonderful mood with its creative energy; i hope to see more of their work in the future. (and not just because now i feel every intermission should include pancakes and/or a bit of dancing to beyonce - theaters everywhere, take note!)... Read more Read less

See it if you want an intimate experience that works hard to break the walls. Elements of comedy interspersed with a nebulous darkness

Don't see it if you want a polished theater standard or you want to be spoon fed the meaning of what you are seeing

Also Talented set of actors working with a creative script that needs a little more development.
A study of the meaning of community (family, friends, a town, ourselves). I felt maybe the play was trying to accomplish too much and the "storyline" needed to be trimmed.
Did enjoy the show and have found myself trying to piece together the disjointed aspects in my mind since seeing the performance.
The cast did a very good job breaking the 4th wall, including the audience in the "community" being examined. Each played multiple roles, switching in mid-scene / changing horses while the merry-go-round spun. They brought their own personality to the particular character they were playing at the moment while staying true to the character.
With a squirrel and pancakes, you can't help but be drawn in.... Read more Read less