Sailor (Dream Up 2019)

See it if If you want a show that is both slow and weak in plot. Trying to deal with issues of the present.

Don't see it if If you want a show where the acting is consistent and a plot line that is consistent as well. If you like good staging.

See it if you want to see a thought provoking piece with a diverse cast dealing with issues of work, love and immigration with a good, but uneven cast

Don't see it if you want a polished play. This was first night but stage is too large, and story has too many pieces that do not fit well - editing needed.

See it if Two people wanting and trying for a better life.

Don't see it if Too long and slow.

Also To me it needs to be shorten. The story is interesting and has true. The so call love scene were not believe to me. Felt no chemistry with the two lead actors.
No intermission. This is the first night of this show at this theater.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a play that has potential but needs to be polished a bit. You want to have a couple of laughs. You want to be entertained.

Don't see it if You are only interested in fully polished performances. You can't sit through a play that is two hours long without an intermission.

Also This play was not horribly written it just needs a bit more polish and the characters that have a romantic interest needs to have more chemistry. The play is a bit long and it would be nice if it could be shortened and fine tuned. The acting was a bit uneven but I give anyone that has the heart to get in front of people and perform a lot of credit. I enjoyed the play overall. There were a few funny moments and some sad ones as well.... Read more Read less

See it if You're a big fan of soap opera/novella style over-the-top storytelling with very little artistic or intellectual content.

Don't see it if You're looking for penetrating insights on contemporary social problems examined in an intelligent way.

See it if You want to see a love story that is related to current immigrant situation,the play definitely has a potential to be better,it is very long

Don't see it if You dont like plays with no intermission, (specially when it is 2 hrs long)still seems works in progress though.actors needs to bring A game

See it if You haven't been to theater for a while & want to see something different & won't mind the slowpaced. There are some good moments,..

Don't see it if You don't care about a struggling love story of two immigrants with a bitter sweet ending. The overall performance lack of maturity & focus

Also The play can and should totally be shortened. The intense fighting seems forced, the love scenes are not believable and not suitable for kids, ...But a relevant story when talking about fake marriage. Obviously, it still needs to be worked on, many rooms for improvements.... Read more Read less

See it if you like to see a story of 2 hard-working immigrants who against all odds try to pursuit their American dream falling in love.

Don't see it if you only like theater with big sets.

Also We liked the show quite a bit but found it 10-15 mins too long.

See it if You like shows with subjects that involve relationships and real life drama. Also if you like a large cast with a simple stage setting.

Don't see it if You prefer to see a performance with a lighter subject matter.

See it if you appreciate the efforts of fledgling writers and actors

Don't see it if you don't like slow, long shows with no intermissions and very uncomfortable seating.

See it if you enjoy shows about love/relationships, challenging work situations, immigrants and the every day realities of living life.

Don't see it if you want light subject matter or high production values.

Also I had fairly low expectations of this piece and was very pleasantly surprised at how good it was. A few of the characters were cliched, though still entertaining, but some of the acting was really quite moving and heart felt. The lead actress was particularly good, as was the actor who played her love interest.... Read more Read less

See it if You want a story about “making it” in NYC that’s relevant today.

Don't see it if You are uncomfortable with violence or want a picture-perfect love story with a happy ending.

Also Unfortunately, the pace of the show dragged and many of the characters felt like flat caricatures. Several scenes felt repetitive, adding nothing to the storyline and could have been cut to make the show a half hour shorter. The actors, especially the lead actress, did not seem as if they were responding to one another in real time, but rather that they were trying to recall words from the script. Overall it was mediocre and did not leave me feeling any particular emotion.... Read more Read less