The Maternity Monologues (Dream Up 2019)

See it if you enjoy short takes on the subject, some funny, some serious, well presented in a lively and demanding performance by four actors.

Don't see it if you have difficulty with accents - I lost some meaning not being able to catch every word. Lighting is harsh. You want a linear play.

See it if you want to a fabulous show with great writing and great acting with a subject we can all embrace

Don't see it if British/Irish/Welsh/Cockney/American accents bother you. Each actress does one or more of these as a reflection of the individual on stage.

Also The reason the score isn't higher is because there are technical difficulties with the set changes making them very slow. These are probably caused by the venue and the fact that this is a festival. They should easily be corrected at a better venue with a longer run.

The British, Irish, Welsh and Cockney slang is sometimes difficult to understand, but I wouldn't change any of it.

The score screams for a producer who wants to make money investing in an Off Broadway show. It demands an open ended run at a better house and will generate national tours and productions in multiple languages.

There is a good reason that the author, Catherine Higgins-Moore, has written for the BBC and the Times Literary Supplement and those reason are on display here.

The performances of the 4 actresses are all exquisite and the direction as flawless as possible in this environment.

Tell your producer friends to run to see this show.... Read more Read less

See it if Enjoy a show about trials and tribulations of maternity, the humorous and sad parts of pregnancy & motherhood. Are OK w/ a bare minimum set

Don't see it if you have difficulty with Irish accents. Aren't interested in maternity and motherhood.

Also Well acted, interesting, but I found the last couple of acts confusing and the ending not complete enough... Read more Read less

See it if If you want to see the dark side of maternity, you've come to the right place. Written by a depressive on a bad day.

Don't see it if You like linear, plot or character-driven theater. This is a diatribe.

See it if You’ve had a baby - or are planning to have one.

Don't see it if You have trouble with accents. You don’t shows that are a series of short scenes.

Also Some of the “scenes” are better than others, but this is still an entertaining show. As a man, I can’t identify with all of it. But as a dad, much of the show spoke to me. Having a kid is great, but this show reminds us that there are tough moments and challenges too.... Read more Read less

See it if You know someone in the cast

Don't see it if I really wanted to like this show since it was compared to the Vagina Monologues. Unfortunately, I didn't. It was slow and boring.

Also The actors really tried but missed the mark.

See it if you are expecting or had a child. You may enjoy some parts of the show

Don't see it if A linear story

See it if You have nothing else to do

Don't see it if You want to be entertained with meaningful acting