Squeamish

See it if You like suspenseful, dark, storytelling. This one person Show is a fine example of how to weave a great story.

Don't see it if You don’t like kind of creepy stories. I wouldn’t call it scary but, we’ll, the title is very appropriate.

See it if A twisted and absorbing tour-de-force performance by Alison Fraser. The story is tight and horrifying. Wonderful one person show.

Don't see it if You don’t like horror as a genre. You want action. This is all words... haunting words.

See it if Manhattan therapist with problems goes on a journey to the dark side. Delicious triumphant black comedy. Plot twists. Great acting.

Don't see it if You don’t like vampire stories. You don’t want to hear graphic descriptions of blood gorged events.

See it if you want to see the fabulous Fraser sink her teeth into a fresh & unexpected horror story & give a gripping, subtly eerie solo tour de force

Don't see it if you have hemophobia; you need special effects and high production values to spoon-feed you your thrills. [This is real theatre of the mind.]

See it if Another one of Mark's solo psycho-dramas, this time involving a sanguinous cult A tour-de-force for Fraser who kisses the heart of darkness

Don't see it if Well staged despite the static underpinings of the script Fraser spurs us over the more grand guingol aspects of the drama (aka the ending)

See it if You enjoy horror w/a bit of camp ala "Tales From the Crypt". You want to see a captivating acting turn from Alison Fraser.

Don't see it if You are, as the title, squeamish, & uncomfortable w/hearing a horror story. You dislike one-performer shows. You prefer more serious horror.

See it if you enjoy edgy solo performances and have a strong stomach. The show is all dialogue, so you’ll also need an active imagination.

Don't see it if the thought of blood terrifies you, or you need visual stimuli.

See it if Downtown Fraser brings merit to a monologue in the dark. Seriously, just a keylight and some atmospherics, and a client in session spinning

Don't see it if The "oh, bro" reveal is ludicrous, but the talented Fraser is the only reason to see this solo thriller.

See it if you want to witness Alison Fraser's magnificent performance, like shows w/ clever endings, enjoy creepy storytelling & off-kilter characters

Don't see it if you would prefer a show with more visuals and more than one actor. Drink a coffee before the show because the lighting is very dim.

See it if You want to see a great performance from a woman who does a magnificent job telling a very detailed and graphic story.

Don't see it if If you can’t handle a one person show. I normally don’t go to one person shows but I made an exception for this because of the subject

Also I hope no one reads all these reviews on here and decided not to go to the show because they feel they are squeamish. While the show does tell a graphic story it’s really not that bad. If someone actually has to leave the theater and vomit there something wrong with them. I normally have a problem with one person shows because while the acting can be good sometimes it’s hard to find an actor That can pull this off. This woman does an incredible job her cadence and emotional performance is something to see... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy other-worldly stories or would be interested in a psychological drama.

Don't see it if you do not like one-woman shows or do not care for fantastical stories, e.g. about vampires.

See it if You enjoy a sick and twisted tale told well. The art’s all in the telling and Fraser’s a consummate professional.

Don't see it if You want a big, meaningful moral, or would be uncomfortable listening to taboo acts described in vivid detail in public.

Also The critics’ reviews are giving a bit too much away of this show. If you’ve already researched too much, it helps to bring an unsuspecting friend (who meets the above criteria) and feel the shocks through their reactions. This is less The Shining and a little more The Silence of the Lambs—not the sort of supernatural horror that scares you senseless, but the kind that unveils what could be just past the outer limits of normal. Disturbing, but in a fun way! See it if you’d pick reading horror fiction over watching horror films—the script's graphic language makes up for the lack of visual stimulation.

The show's been edited to a trim 90 minutes so it didn't feel slow. Small theater and no obstructive scenery so there are no bad seats in the house.... Read more Read less

See it if Solo performance about bizarre & dark occurrences remarkably performed by Fraser while seated in her therapist's chair. Persuasive & compel-

Don't see it if ling but needs editing. Yes, the subject matter gets dark and graphic but bring your sense of humor as well.

See it if you're ok w/being equally enthralled & disturbed by the plot that unfolds. If Alison Fraser isn't nominated this season awards mean nothing.

Don't see it if you're alarmed that two people left w/nausea, brought about simply by Fraser's ability to fully immerse the audience in this garish tale.

See it if You enjoy long-form pieces that play with elements from the horror genre.

Don't see it if You dislike podcasts or one-person shows. This relies heavily on text rather than performance or staging.

See it if Alison Fraser is phenomental in this superb one-woman show full of twists, turns, and nice dashes of horror!

Don't see it if While never shown, there are descriptions of gore that might not sit well with the... well... squeamish.

See it if You like intense monologues, Allison is great.

Don't see it if You need character interaction. My mind wandered halfway, but the ending is great.

See it if You are interested in mesmerizing one person shows with great acting and absorbing story lines.

Don't see it if You feel claustrophobic in dark theatres, or are frightened by stories of violent death.

See it if you are looking for a good old-fashion story telling experience with a shocking conclusion you DON’T see coming!!!!

Don't see it if you live in a bubble and believe that there is only goodness inside of all of us.

Also Sometimes what’s brings us to an experience turns out to be even more of a surprise than expected. I am a fan of actress Alison Fraser. She was the reason that drew into seeing the play. OMG! I was immediately drawn into this 90 minute monologue as Ms. Fraser, who portrays the character of Sharon, weaves together the story of a neurotic therapist with a shitload of her own problems. Sharon adopts an unorthodox way of escaping from her unhappy life which leads to several surprising circumstances you just don’t see coming. Ms. Fraser calls upon all her theatrical training in her bag of acting tricks to pull off a tour de force performance of Aaron Mark’s play. BRAVA to the collaborative effort of actress and playwright. This is a production NOT TO BE MISSED!!!!... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a seamless & engaging tour de force by Fraser, fully on, committed & inventive, to the smallest gesture, & in total control.

Don't see it if You have no patience, don't like monologues, solo plays or the dark — literal or figurative.

Also Alison Fraser delivers a quiet, subtle and thoroughly engaging tour de force here, a virtual master class on risk, going all in, fully inhabiting a role and commanding attention for the duration of this difficult script.

Seated in the dark for its 90 minute length, Fraser's every small gesture, curl of toe, shift of weight has meaning and propels the narrative action, and she manages to totally inhabit several characters, each distinctly etched by gesture and small adjustments of voice. Even the voice of her main character is layered with depth and hint of a varied past. It's a remarkable performance that carries, makes plausible and almost pulls off the end, the weakest part of the evening, and the script.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see an extremely well acted monologue, describing some very dark & gruesome acts.

Don't see it if you are a bit squeamish, even though the graphic, vivid, but sick acts are only verbally described. You want a show with action.

Also Although it moves slowly, the show is intense and extremely well acted. The whole show is performed by a very skilled actress sitting in her psychiatrist's chair for the whole 90 minutes, graphically describing to him some very horrific acts. Prepare for a twist at the end.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a tour-de-force performance by Alison Fraser. She is magnificent handling a 90+ minute monologue.

Don't see it if you are looking for a fully staged production or a fun show. This is a stationary, long monologue. I guessed the final twist immediately.

See it if for the extraordinary performance of Alison Fraser.She shows a willingness to take surprising bold risks with this role.Chilling and intense

Don't see it if you prefer something funny, light and fluffy.

See it if You want to hear a one-sided psychoanalytical talk about funny family vampirish issues but so revel ant. Very humorous and dramatic

Don't see it if Not into solo shows or psychoanalytical issuses

Also This show was fabulous Alison Fraser was fantastic. She kept you glued to the topic and in the edge of your seat. The humor was shuttle but lol. Staging was minimalistic yet creative to see your shrink. Do not pass this show by. Get your ticket now... Read more Read less

See it if enjoyed getting to see alison fraser

Don't see it if this was not a play; this was someone sitting in a chair for 90 minutes telling a (not very) scary story