Nibbler

See it if Tepid material from usually bold Amoralists Confused mash-up of coming of age teen drama & sci-fi terror movie Acting saves it (sort of)

Don't see it if Urban's poignant scenes of teens growing up undercut by ludicrous alien consumption subplot At times, plot veers toward the cliched

See it if you want to see a play with a really fun and clever concept that sheds light on the ways life changes after high school.

Don't see it if low production values get in the way of your enjoyment of a play.

See it if You'd enjoy a fun coming-of-age tale about a group of teenagers growing up in a small town in NJ. The "alien" scenes are quite fun!!

Don't see it if You'd be offended by brief on-stage nudity (2 men and 1 woman).

See it if you want to see a real, raw and gritty show.

Don't see it if you want a happy play or if you don't want to think

Also The ammorlists are the best. they only do a few shows a year and they are always great. Rattlestick always does a nice job as well so this is a great combo. I don't like or see musicals. This play features a song at the end. Just one song and it is perfect. the song actually means something. So good, please see this play.... Read more Read less

See it if you like your teen angst dramedy spiced up with a space invader for no reason. Raunchy sex comedy introduced a kinda pathetic gay angle

Don't see it if good acting and direction still left me scratching my head. Most people in the audience liked it, though.

See it if You want to see a portrait of teenagers growing up and discovering themselves in an inventive way.

Don't see it if You have a problem with nudity because there is plenty of it (both male and female). Or if supernatural elements are a turn off.

Also I love Ken Urban and I think this play has a lot of potential but it needs a little tightening. The majority of the play is kind of absurd and campy to a point but it ends on a very powerful note (and song).... Read more Read less

See it if you like the work of the Amoralists and enjoy a goofy approach to nostalgia.

Don't see it if you're tired of plays about groups of friends about to go their separate ways.

See it if enjoyable coming of age type dramady; early 90's high school grad nostalga

Don't see it if you are offended by some brief nudity and graphic language

See it if You want a play with " aliens ", nudity and teenagers dreaming about their future after graduating high school and discovering themselves

Don't see it if You don't have a very open mind. This play is kind of absurd and the story revolves around an alien landing on the jersey shore

See it if You like your coming of age plays to be laced with monsters and random nudity. Premise isn't uninteresting but execution is inconsistent

Don't see it if you want more complex characters and a more original story, or if you have little tolerance for silly supernatural shenanigans

See it if You like to witness a writer indulge his own history and angst.

Don't see it if You want an enjoyable time in the theater.

See it if You want a fun night out with friends that won't break the bank.

Don't see it if You are offended by onstage nudity.

See it if you want a real portrayl of coming to age. The story is a lot. there's a lot going on, but the acting and story are engaging

Don't see it if nudity makes you uncomfotable...

See it if you want to see a realistic comedy/drama about coming of age in the '90's which features a supernatural twist.

Don't see it if The sexually explicit scenes may be a bit too disconcerting for more sensitive audience members.

Also A coming-of-age mix of comedy and drama (with more than a touch of fantasy thrown in), Nibbler is set in 1992, when mix tapes were still in vogue and there was a distinct absence of I-Phones and social media.Fantastical elements aside, Nibbler is a very real story about crossing that not-always-defined line between teenhood and adulthood. The play explores the challenges of moving on. One of the young characters, however, is conflicted in that he is either unable or unwilling (or both) to do just that— and he’s painfully aware of that fact. Nibbler may be set in the grunge era, but the transitional pains depicted by the five high school seniors, as well as by the play's middle-aged policeman, are timeless. The sincerity and realism of Urban’s script is matched by all of six of the easy-on-the-eyes human characters, who are unilaterally fearless, passionate, and energetic with their roles. Like the titular character, you’ll want to sink your teeth into this one.... Read more Read less

See it if You're open to seeing plays with partial nudity

Don't see it if You're expecting to see a play with high-quality content

Also The play was just ok. The young actors have potential.

See it if You are endlessly intrigued by aimless youths being so clueless that even a monster from outer space can't really shake up their world.

Don't see it if Your tolerance for sad sack youths being clueless and aimless is as limited as mine. I hated this show. (But I'm old)

See it if you would enjoy a somewhat new spin on coming of age stories.

Don't see it if you don't like elements of the absurd.

Also Good production, acting (especially James Kautz) and an honest take on a familiar theme.... Read more Read less