The Ladies of Glen Ross

See it if you're ok w broad stereotypes used for laughs. Underlying issue is impt: few meaty roles for women. By "Koalas Are Dicks" Larry Phillips.

Don't see it if you have high stds for acting/prodn design. Not much grander than NJ community theater it portrays...but very entertaining. Gr twisty ending

See it if You’re in the mood for a silly show that’s a lot like a sitcom...doesn’t take itself too seriously or get bogged down with too much detail.

Don't see it if You want Masterpiece Theatre. This is just a silly story, done well enough to keep your attention and make you laugh and have a good time.

See it if Hilarious send-up of self-absorbed suburban theater women. Backbiting one minute; hugging & crying the next. Delicious caricatures.

Don't see it if You don’t enjoy small off-off-B satires. I was only a little familiar with Mamet, but still got the digs at him (loved the ellipsis thing).

See it if you enjoy laughing while watching a talented cast bring a varied set of women to life in a theatrical story that plays off Mamet very well.

Don't see it if a small budget, comedy staging keeps you from enjoying good theater.

See it if you know the backstage as well as the front. This play about a community theater is an amusing send up of the production process. It's fun!

Don't see it if you prefer big productions, dislike theatrically centered plots or find small auditoriums claustrophobic.

See it if You enjoy send-ups of the theatre world & community theatre. You want a fun night out. You enjoy comedies.

Don't see it if You don't like satire. You have little/no experience w/community theatre and/or David Mamet. You don't like intimate theatre spaces.

See it if Very enjoyable. The acting was good and the story moved along. I actually liked the last third the best, although whole play was good.

Don't see it if Simply produced show in a very small theater. Totally a theater focused show which is fun for those into that.

Also Not the first show I'd see in NYC, but great for the person who has seen a lot of NYC theater and knows the Mamet play Glengarry Glen Ross, in particular. I thoroughly enjoyed it. All the actors were very good in their roles. The playwright, in particular!... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a comedy that is incredibly charming and lovable

Don't see it if Are looking for a dark comedy which Larry also does very well

Also I can’t believe this playwright. It’s one thing to put out a few shows every few years but he has had about six shows in the last 13 or 14 months and they have all been incredible. They are also very different. He really pays attention to every detail in his writing. The lighting and music are always spot on. And the scene changes are either well done or not noticeable which is about the best compliment I can give to a scene change. This show was perfectly cast every actress looked exactly as they should and the director got great performances out of all of them There is so much crap out there but you always know what you’re getting when you go to see a Larry Phillips play. You may not know how you’re going to love the play but you just know you always will!!... Read more Read less

See it if Like a satiric look at community theatre with a relevant theme of needing more women onstage and behind scenes.

Don't see it if Don't like bare bones production, characters/actors who are drawn so broadly they obscure any poignancy in the humor.

See it if You like community theater and enjoy silly plays that don’t take themselves to seriously. A nice diversion. Good acting.

Don't see it if You want humor that isn’t cliche. All the humor is stereotypical and banal in my opinion. Not unenjoyable but nothing super meaty.

See it if You need a really good laugh! Small scale production but a real hoot for those knowledgeable about theatre and even those who aren’t

Don't see it if You’re looking for serious drama or big scale production

See it if you like comedy that doesn’t take anything too seriously. Funny the way High School Musical's funny—cute, good natured. Many NY actor jokes.

Don't see it if you want to see women do Glengarry Glen Ross; are looking forward to comedy that bites or stings with more to say than actor jokes.

Also This sounds cooler than it is. A nice diversion but not even a very strong one at that. Too much self-deprecation becomes one-note. An extra point because it was so short.... Read more Read less

See it if A community theater group tries very hard to produce a new show. Funny and at times touching.

Don't see it if Do not see if you expect a polished theater piece.

See it if WOW! Phillips and the ensemble cast capture the (exaggerated) ladies of Tom Cruise's hometown of Glen Ridge, NJ perfectly

Don't see it if you want drama, Phillips usual "black" comedy, or a musical. If a slight writing slip at the end will ruin a play for you

Also Phillips work capturing suburbia continues to be amazing. Here it is backed by an exceptional ensemble cast and terrific direction.

The only flaw is that the "flip" at the end needs to be much harsher while remaining humorous - something well within Phillips' skills. That would (will?) make the show much more controversial (something Phillips' other works have benefited from)

Randomly Specific needs much better marketing. The theater was half-empty, but there are few who wouldn't enjoy this.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to laugh. You want to have a nice, funny, entertaining night out. You want to see a predominantly female cast perform well.

Don't see it if You need elaborate staging. You don't want to laugh. You are looking for a dramatic performance. You want to miss out on a great show.

See it if You love theatre and want to have a good laugh in a play about a play! Super fun and witty the entire time. Perfect length too.

Don't see it if You don’t want to laugh at all the fun things putting on a play can entail or you want a serious play.

Also Great cast of ladies bringing all the characters you’d expect to see in a “community theatre” group - some stereotypes, but all in good fun. Hope this gets seen by all those that enjoy the stage!... Read more Read less

See it if you want 90 minutes with lots of laughs. An interesting idea brought to life by a talented ensemble. The audience today had a great time.

Don't see it if you need big. Maybe if you're in a women only community theater group, you might recognize some of the stereotyped yet true to life ladies.

Also This was just so much fun. I had seen a male production of Glengarry Glen Ross (how dull!) fairly recently, so the dialogue was so familiar.... Read more Read less

See it if you want a breezy, tongue-in-cheek production that both celebrates & satirizes community theatre & participants. Great ensemble of actors

Don't see it if you want something polished, serious, or elaborate; averse to bare-bones staging or dialogue dripping with sarcasm; offended by some cussing

See it if You enjoy a fun small show about community theater. Great interaction among the characters and enjoyable dialogue and Mamet twists.

Don't see it if It has stereotypes in the characters but feels like a genuine community theater group and so enjoyable to watch. Give small shows a chance!

See it if you like intimate theater up close and personal, you enjoy a good laugh at the expense of suburbanites, you enjoy interpersonal interactions

Don't see it if you want big and splashy, you want famous actors, you want serious drama

See it if You love a good comedy with a large cast.

Don't see it if You don’t like silly and fluffy plays.

Also The writing is clever. The cast of 9 is fantastic. Might not appeal to those who don’t like plays about plays. Had a great time, 80 minutes flew by.... Read more Read less

See it if 80 minutes of light funny performance by 8 charming actresses; the author also on stage; no politics, no superdrama, sit back and enjoy it

Don't see it if Not a black box theatre fan, like huge productions , too blase and do not want to give a chance to unknown actors

Also Happy and simple show, but definetely it worth your time. It was sold out on Show Score, but I was surprised to see too many empty seats. Maybe Show Score should negotiate more seats, the performance doesn't decerve to be neglected and the cast earned the full house appreciation... Read more Read less

See it if You want to laugh from start to finish, then this is your play. It was a lot fun,great cast.suburban theater grp challenges for all wmn grp

Don't see it if You want bigger production, dont enjoy comedy, suburban characters & dialogue (hello jersey)

Also I loved this show, casting was great, the twisted ending was good, also I’d like that they brought the light on even a small budget production changes the life of its participants by giving them opportunity to come out from their comfort zone, face challenges, and change ordinary lives to extraordinary even if it is small scale... Read more Read less

See it if you deplore the fact that few meaty roles are written for females; you like comedy; you won't mind if it doesn't adhere too closely to Mamet

Don't see it if you dislike indie theatre & stripped down productions; you're expecting big laughs or a consistently fresh, funny show; stereotypes irk you

Also Play relies too much on very tired jokes you can see coming. Simple staging & some amateurish acting.

Yes, it had touches of David Mamet's infamous profanity. Be prepared for it, especially if f-bombs offend you.

I had seen a production of "Glengarry Glen Ross" awhile back. However, the most vivid scenes and Mamet's punchiest dialogue were absent here, unfortunately.

Some clever twists at the end were a happy surprise.

What's next for the all-female troupe of Glen Ridge Community Theater? A revival of "Calendar Girls"?

Note: Audience was 99% female when I attended (on Feb. 27th).
Note: Another comedy by "Koalas Are Dicks" Larry Phillips [playwright & actor].... Read more Read less

See it if you're up for new plays in off-the-beaten-path independent theaters. You might get to experience a little gem, and the find - enjoyable.

Don't see it if you're not into small, intimate theater with bare bones staging. Try and branch out, though. This is a cute one.

Also Such an entertaining play, I was tickled throughout the whole show. Smooth performances, each role well acted. This is the third play I've seen by this playwright and I've enjoyed them all. Well done.... Read more Read less