See it if you like period pieces, costumes, mix ups, convoluted plots. Funny. Excellent acting. TACT always had good productions. Goldsmith important
Don't see it if you have a hard time with English cadence of the 1600's. Kinda like Shakespeare (but not). Not for everyone although well done.
See it if You enjoy revivals, watching competent actors have a thoroughly good time on stage and silly & fun comedy of manners
Don't see it if You are interested in high budget productions, fancy sets, and prefer serious drama or more realistic, contemporary plots
See it if you're interested in so-called classic theatre, very inventive direction, good acting, the company is a delight, a fun evening
Don't see it if you are only familiar with contemporary theatre and you are hesitant to expand your theatre experience.
See it if Farces
Don't see it if dislike farces
See it if Great acting from a winning cast very well staged.
Don't see it if Want more meat to your shows - then again, it's the script not the production.
See it if Fun old-fashioned but freshly done comedy of manners. Fun characters & staging. Well acted. Smart strong women.
Don't see it if This is not a lavish or polished production. It is fun nonetheless. The language is old, but not overly so.
See it if you've never seen a version of this play, and don't want to wait around for the next one. Be forewarned: This production is terrible.
Don't see it if you know there is a better version elsewhere. Read more
See it if ...enjoy classic British stage comedies, or their modern counterparts.
Don't see it if you have little patience for language that isn't dumbed down, contemporary speech or prefer toilet humor.
"Goldsmith’s characters are imperfect, and therein likable. The Actors Company Theatre is staging a slightly imperfect (and therein quite likable) production...The moments when this production shines most are when it is faithful to Goldsmith’s unique genre of 'laughing comedy,' aimed to elicit belly laughs with physical ridiculousness and silly twists of plot...A fun night at the theater as well as an opportunity to experience one of England’s most important and beloved plays."
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